New Zealand

All Blacks and Hurricanes wing Nehe Milner-Skudder has confirmed that his rehabilitation period after the shoulder surgery will prohibit him from from playing rugby until next year where he is aiming to make a comeback for the Hurricanes in next season's Super Rugby competition.

The British and Irish Lions already had a mountain to climb on their tour of New Zealand next summer and that mountain was seemingly made all the higher by the news that the Blues, Crusaders and Highlanders – the first three Kiwi Super Rugby teams the Lions face – will be able to pick their respective All Blacks.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has proposed for an annual showdown between the Rugby Championship winners and the Six Nations Champions as a part of rugby's refurbished global season.

The All Blacks handed over a convincing thrashing to the Springboks to secure an assertive 41-13 victory at the AMI Stadium in Christchurch during the 2016 Rugby Championship clash on Saturday.

Land Rover has announced former New Zealand star Dan Carter as their latest addition to the elite list of Global Ambassadors.

The All Blacks ran eight tries against the Pumas at Waikato Stadium to secure a dominant 57-22 win during the Rugby Championship clash on Saturday.

If you have been paying attention to New Zealand’s premiere domestic rugby competition, the Mitre 10 Cup, you’ll have noticed a number of English players plying their trade there over the past few seasons.

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has made just one change to the starting lineup for the Rugby Championship game against Argentina on Saturday.

British and Lions face a gruelling tour of New Zealand in June 2017 where they play 10 games overall, including a three-Test series against New Zealand.

South Africa lock Lood de Jager has affirmed that his team will be targeting Australia in the lineouts during their upcoming Rugby Championship encounter on 10th September at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

Wales chief Warren Gatland has been named as the British and Irish Lions coach for the upcoming tour of New Zealand next year.

New Zealand selector Grant Fox insisted that the Super Rugby sides that are scheduled to play the British and Lions next year will be loaded with All Blacks internationals.

Australian international Israel Folau has come out in support of captain Stephen Moore and head coach Michael Cheika after the duo have come under heavy criticism following Wallabies' dismal performance.

The All Blacks ran four tries against the Wallabies at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Saturday to secure a 29-9 victory and retain the Bledisloe Cup.

Australia coach Michael Cheika admitted that the upcoming Rugby Championship game against the All Blacks at Westpac Stadium on Saturday will be the biggest challenge for him in his coaching career.

Blues winger Rieko Ioane has been included in the All Blacks squad for the round two clash of the Rugby Championship against Australia at Westpac Stadium.

New Zealand Rugby has reported that the All Blacks room where the team meetings were held ahead of the opening game of the Rugby Championship against Australia had a listening device in it.

The All Blacks once again came up with a dominant performance as they trounced the Wallabies by 42-8 in the opening game of the Rugby Championship at ANZ Stadium on Saturday.

New Zealand have announced a 32-man squad that will travel to Sydney for the opening game of the Rugby Championship game against Australia on Saturday.

Australia openside flanker David Pocock believes New Zealand back-row will continue to remain formidable in the upcoming Rugby Championship despite the retirement of the legendary Richie McCaw.