New Zealand

New Zealand captain Sam Cane has taken the sabbatical option in his contract to play for Japanese Rugby League One club Suntory Sungoliath for the 2024 season.

All Blacks hooker Dane Coles has backtracked from his retirement as he heads to Japan to continue his professional rugby career.

All Blacks loose forward Luke Jacobson has recommitted his future with New Zealand Rugby, Gallagher Chiefs and Waikato until the end of 2025.

South Africa have retained their number one place in the World Rugby Rankings following their historic triumph over New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final last weekend.

All Blacks captain Sam Cane expressed his enduring regret about being shown a red card in the Rugby World Cup final, acknowledging that he will carry the weight of that moment for the rest of his life.

South Africa managed to overcome a spirited effort from New Zealand as they sealed a 12-11 victory to win the Rugby World Cup for the fourth time. Watch all the key moments from the close encounter.

A spirited fight from 14-man New Zealand wasn't enough as South Africa sealed a thrilling one-point victory to clinch a historic fourth Rugby World Cup title.

Interview: The Quins flyer will be cheering on South Africa in Saturday's World Cup final against the All Blacks but before then, he will be hoping his club side can do the business against Bristol Bears in the Premiership.

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has made two changes to the matchday squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup final against South Africa on Saturday.

New Zealand back row Ardie Savea is among the four players shortlisted for the World Rugby Men's Player of the Year Award.

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has made two changes to the starting line up for the upcoming Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand.

All Blacks legend Dan Carter feels South Africa should start with veteran Handre Pollard at fly-half for the Rugby World Cup final against South Africa scheduled on Saturday.

All Blacks legend Dan Carter credited the New Zealand side for their performance in the ongoing Rugby World Cup campaign.

All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams stated that they will be wary of the scrum power of the Springboks as the two teams lock horns with each other in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday.

New Zealand defence coach Scott McLeod emphasized on the need to have a positive start in the upcoming Rugby World Cup final against South Africa on Saturday.

The legendary All Blacks No.9 will play his final game for New Zealand in the World Cup final - and he is hoping for a memorable conclusion to his international career.

New Zealand have narrowed down the gap with the top positioned South Africa in the World Rugby Rankings following the Rugby World Cup semi-finals.

New Zealand displayed dominance as they stormed into the Rugby World Cup final following a 44-6 victory over Argentina in Paris on Friday. Watch the highlights from the clash.

New Zealand are into a fifth World Cup final after beating Argentina 44-6 in a largely underwhelming clash in Paris.

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster insisted that they have immense respect for Argentina as the two teams meet each other in the semi-final of the Rugby World Cup on Friday.