New Zealand Rugby has confirmed the purchase of 40 percent stake in the Auckland Blues after the Super Rugby side failed to make a mark both on and off the field.
Bulls have confirmed that South Africa international Trevor Nyakane has penned a new deal that will keep him with the Super Rugby club at least until the end of the 2019 season.
World Cup winning former All Blacks fly-half Dan Carter has ruled out the option to return back to Super Rugby for the 2019 season after he was linked up with Highlanders.
Australia warmed up for the Bledisloe Cup opener against New Zealand with a comfortable 50-12 win over Super Rugby Selection side in a trial game at Leichhardt Oval in Sydney on Friday.