New Zealand

Six capped players in All Blacks XV for clash against Japan

All Blacks XV coach Leon MacDonald has named six capped players for the upcoming game against Japan XV to be played in Tokyo on Saturday.
6 July 2023

Rugby Championship will be a great preparation to World Cup - Ian Foster

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster wants his side to be ruthless in their preparations leading to the Rugby World Cup tournament in France.
29 June 2023

Black Ferns announce squad ahead of Test against Wallaroos

Black Ferns head coach Allan Bunting has named six debutants in the squad ahead of the O'Reilly Cup clash with Australia scheduled on Thursday in Brisbane.
27 June 2023

New Zealand centre Anton Lienert-Brown handed three-game ban

All Blacks centre Anton Lienert-Brown will miss the start of the Rugby Championship tournament following a three-week suspension.
27 June 2023

New Zealand include five debutants in Rugby Championship squad

Australia head coach Ian Foster has included five debutants in the 36-man squad named for the Rugby Championship.
18 June 2023

New Zealand centre David Havili to miss upcoming Rugby Championship

New Zealand centre David Havili will miss the upcoming Rugby Championship competition due to a hamstring injury.
1 June 2023

Israel Folau should not be continuously punished for his past actions - Steve Hansen

Steve Hansen suggests that Israel Folau should not be continuously punished for his past actions, following the former Wallabies player being booed at Twickenham during the Barbarians' victory over the World XV.
29 May 2023

Wayne Smith appointed as Performance Coach of Black Ferns and All Blacks

New Zealand Rugby has confirmed that Wayne Smith has been appointed as Performance Coach of the All Blacks and Black Ferns.
26 May 2023

Black Ferns announce list of contracted players

New Zealand Rugby have announced a list of 34 contracted Black Ferns players as they look to strengthen their preparations towards the 2025 Rugby World Cup.
17 April 2023

All Blacks hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho recommits with New Zealand Rugby until 2027 World Cup

All Blacks hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho has committed his long term future with New Zealand Rugby after signing a new deal until the end of 2027 Rugby World Cup.
11 April 2023

Ethan de Groot re-signs with New Zealand and Highlanders until 2026

All Blacks prop Ethan de Groot has recommitted his future to New Zealand Rugby, Highlanders and Southland after signing a new contract until 2026.
4 April 2023

All Blacks wing Sevu Reece sidelined for remainder of year

All Blacks wing Sevu Reece will miss the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France following a knee ligament injury.
30 March 2023

Scott Robertson to replace Ian Foster as New Zealand head coach after 2023 Rugby World Cup

New Zealand Rugby has announced that Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson will take in charge of the All Blacks post the upcoming Rugby World Cup.
21 March 2023

Favourites tag could add to Ireland's pressure at World Cup - Steve Hansen

Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said the expectations of Ireland following their Grand Slam triumph will add to their pressure of performing in the upcoming Rugby World Cup scheduled in France later this year.
21 March 2023

David Havili commits his future with New Zealand Rugby until 2025

All Blacks back David Havili has committed his immediate future with New Zealand Rugby after signing a contract extension until 2025.
16 March 2023

Eddie Jones wants Australian Super Rugby clubs to beat New Zealand counterparts

Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones has urged the Australian Super Rugby clubs to make a statement by beating the New Zealand counterparts.
6 March 2023

Ian Foster will not reapply for All Blacks head coach role

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster slammed the board's decision to look for his successor in the middle of Rugby World Cup preparations.
2 March 2023

With LA and Vancouver ahead Dallen Stanford catches us up with the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series

Ahead of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series return to North American shores, former Eagles international and current World Rugby commentator Dallen Stanford has offered his insight on how the biggest show of rugby is shaping up.
24 February 2023

Dane Coles to retire at end of 2023 season

New Zealand international Dane Coles has announced that he will be retiring from professional rugby at the end of the 2023 season.
9 February 2023

Brodie Retallick to join Kobelco Kobe Steelers at end of World Cup

New Zealand international Brodie Retallick becomes the latest player to announce a move to Japan after signing a new contract with Kobelco Steelers.
8 February 2023