New Zealand have called-up Chiefs hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho as an injury cover in the squad for the first Test against Fiji to be played in Dunedin on Saturday.
All Blacks legend Richie McCaw has backed his former team-mate Sam Whitelock to take over New Zealand captaincy in the absence of regular skipper Sam Cane.
All Blacks scrum-half TJ Perenara has put an end to the speculation of switching codes by signing a new contract with New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2023.
All Blacks hooker Dane Coles becomes the latest player to commit his immediate future with New Zealand Rugby after signing a new deal until the 2023 season.
Former Wallaby Matt Burke believes TJ Perenara has all the qualities to be a ready-made “classic nine” in rugby league, as the Sydney Roosters target the union star to solve their issues at hooker.
Success is something which Charlie Faumuina knows all about and the former All Black and World Cup winning prop spoke to Joe Harvey ahead of Toulouse's Champions Cup quarter-final showdown with Clermont.
All Blacks scrum-half Aaron Smith has committed his immediate future with New Zealand Rugby and Highlanders after signing a new deal through until 2023.