New Zealand

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.

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen revealed that All Blacks skipper Kieran Read is unlikely to feature in the upcoming Test series against France in June after failing to make sufficient recovery from a back injury.

New Zealand international TJ Perenara has slammed the comments made by Wallabies star Israel Folau on homosexuality.

South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina Rugby (SANZAAR) has confirmed the schedule for the 2018 edition of Rugby Championship.

Folau to League, Barrett's bankrole, Mogg's move and Hardie out of contract

In a historical move, New Zealand Rugby has announced Harlequins as the first club it will form an official overseas relationship for All Blacks stars seeking sabbatical.

New Zealand back-row Jerome Kaino has decided to head to France next season effectively ending his association with the All Blacks.

All Blacks legend Sean Fitzpatrick believes All Blacks, who will almost certainly be the favourites for the 2019 World Cup will face their biggest challenge in the 2019 World Cup from one of the Northern Hemisphere teams.

New Zealand skipper Kieran Read will spend a lengthy period on the sidelines as he is set to undergo a surgery on his back.

Rugby Rumours: Liam in Lyon, Saracens move on Lewington, the Bordeaux Beast and Moala to France

New Zealand international Julian Savea admitted that he is weighing up options to switch code to rugby league after he was overlooked by All Blacks.