New Zealand

The ninth edition of the World Rugby U20 Championship kicks off in Manchester this weekend and marks the first time that two-time winners England have hosted the event.

Wales attack coach Rob Howley urged his team to create history by defeating All Blacks for the first time in New Zealand during the first Test at Eden Park on Saturday.

Former All Blacks fullback Christian Cullen believes Wales will face an uphill task during the Test series against New Zealand which begins on 11th June.

The New Zealand U20 side began their preparations for the World Rugby U20 Championship last week, comfortably beating their local rivals Australia, 30-10, at Bond University on Tuesday.

Wales skipper Sam Warburton said his side will be relishing the challenge of facing the All Blacks team during the upcoming tour of New Zealand which starts on 11th June.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland is wary of the challenges that lie ahead during their upcoming tour of New Zealand in this month.

All Stars centre Sonny Bill Williams has signed a new three-year contract with New Zealand Rugby which will be effective until after the 2019 World Cup.

Wales centre Scott Williams wants his team to remain positive for the upcoming tour of New Zealand despite losing the Old Mutual Wealth Cup against England at Twickenham on Sunday.

The Welsh Rugby Union on Sunday announced Cardiff Blues flanker Ellis Jenkins as the replacement for injured Dan Lydiate for the Wales tour of New Zealand in June.

Wales captain Sam Warburton is likely to miss the game against England on Sunday after failing to make satisfying progress from the shoulder injury he sustained last month.

World Cup winning former All Blacks coach Graham Henry has confirmed on Tuesday that he will be switching codes and will join the National Rugby League.

Wales have announced an experienced 35-man squad for the clash against England later this month and also for their three-Test tour to New Zealand in June.

Former New Zealand captain Richie McCaw has become the youngster person to receive his country’s highest honour.

Justin Tipuric has been ruled out of Wales' tour to New Zealand this summer as the flanker continues to battle concussion symptoms sustained during the RBS 6 Nations clash against Italy last month.

A concise roundup of this week's Super Rugby action.

The legendary duo of Dan Carter and Richie McCaw have moved on and there is a fresh look to the Crusaders in the opening two rounds of the 2016 Super Rugby season.

The Crusaders responded to their opening-round defeat with a 28-13 win over the Blues on Friday.

The Highlanders got off to a losing start in the defence of their Super Rugby title as they went down 33-31 to the Blues.

New Zealand great Dan Carter has won the prestigious Rugby Union Writers' Club Pat Marshall Memorial Award as the sport's personality of the year for 2015.

British and Irish Lions manager John Spencer has revealed that only a head coach in a position to take a year-long sabbatical will be considered to lead the tour to New Zealand in 2017.