New Zealand

France have named scrum-half Morgan Parra as the captain for the third and final Test against New Zealand set to be played in Dunedin on Saturday.

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has named four uncapped players in the squad for the third and final Test against France to be played in Dunedin on Thursday.

?Ireland have confirmed the autumn international schedule this November that includes games against Argentina, New Zealand and the USA.

France fullback Benjamin Fall will be available for the third and final Test against New Zealand in Dunedin after his red-card was rescinded by World Rugby.

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has called-up Hurricanes hooker Ricky Riccitelli and Highlanders lock Jackson Hemopo in the squad for the third and final Test against France.

Toulon have confirmed the signing of New Zealand international Julian Savea for the upcoming 2018/19 season of Top 14.

Jordie Barrett impressed with a double as New Zealand eased past a 14-man France with a 26-13 victory in the second Test at Westpac Stadium to complete a 2-0 series victory.

?France have made five changes to the starting line-up for the second Test against New Zealand to be played in Wellington.

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has named an unchanged line-up for the second Test against France to be played in Wellington on Saturday.

?Beauden Barrett contributed with 17 points while Rieko Ioane scored a double as New Zealand came up with a dominating second-half performance to beat France 52-11 in the first Test at Eden Park.

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has recalled fullback Jordie Barrett in the line-up for the first Test against France to be played in Auckland on Saturday.

Australia will have the services of Pete Samu for the upcoming season after New Zealand Rugby has agreed to release the loose forward.

New Zealand continued to maintain their winning streak as they went on to beat Wales 42-10 in their Super Rugby encounter in Beziers on Sunday.

New Zealand Rugby on Wednesday announced the first-ever Black Ferns contracts for 15s side with 17 players included from the 2017 Women's World Cup winning side.

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has confirmed the squad for the upcoming summer tour of France with forward Shannon Frizell, loose forward Jordan Taufua and Chiefs and Taranaki halfback Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi finding a place.

New Zealand captain Kieran Read said he is looking forward to returning to action in July for his club Crusaders as he continues his recovery from a back injury.

New Zealand lock Patrick Tuipulotu is set to miss the upcoming three-game tour to France in June following a shoulder injury.

New Zealand captain Kieran Read has returned back to training earlier this week for his club Crusaders as he continues his recovery from a long-term back injury.

Hurricanes captain Brad Shields was included in the England squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa after New Zealand Rugby reluctantly granted him an early release from the contract with the Super Rugby club.

Hurricanes skipper Brad Shields admitted on Thursday that he is unsure about his chances of featuring for England in the upcoming tour of South Africa despite reports circulating around that he is in Eddie Jones' radar.