Former All Blacks loose forward Shannon Frizell will return to the Highlanders for the 2027 Super Rugby season.

Josh Lord has extended his contract with New Zealand Rugby, the Chiefs and Taranaki through to the end of 2029.

The Crusaders and All lacks will be without Tamaiti Williams for the remainder of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season as he receives treatment for a serious infection in his back.

The desire to play at a Rugby World Cup next year has helped Emoni Narawa' decide to stick with New Zealand rugby.

All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has confirmed his assistant coaching group and head of performance through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Tickets have been snapped up in just a few hours for the All Blacks opening Nations Championship Test against France on Saturday 4 July in Christchurch's new Te Kaha stadium.

An injury-hit Black Ferns Sevens side have scored a hard fought victory over Australia in the Vancouver Sevens final as the two nations continue to meet in finals.

Dave Rennie has been appointed as All Blacks Head Coach through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

All Blacks halfback Cortez Ratima has signed to stay with New Zealand Rugby and the Chiefs to the end of 2028.

Two relatively new All Blacks Leroy Carter and Simon Parker have re-signed with New Zealand Rugby and the Chiefs until after next year's World Cup.

The All Blacks will start their 2027 Rugby World Cup campaign with a Pool A match against Chile in Perth, Saturday 2 October.

New Zealand Rugby has confirmed All Blacks, Hurricanes and Counties Manukau halfback Cam Roigard has re-signed through to the end of 2029.

The All Blacks and Springboks have announced Baltimore, Maryland as the host city for fourth test match.

The so-called saviour of All Blacks coaching, Scott Robertson has been dumped from his role by New Zealand Rugby after alleged player power and a review after the Grand Slam Tour last year.

Former All Blacks loose forward Hoskins Sotutu has signed with English Premiership side Newcastle Red Bulls and will join the club after the conclusion of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season

Ardie Savea’s dominant performances across the rugby season have been reflected in the New Zealand Rugby Awards, with the 32-year-old acknowledged as the best player in the country in 2025.

The Hurricanes have confirmed the return of former coach Jason Holland for their 2026 Super Rugby Pacific campaign.

All Blacks and Crusaders wing Sevu Reece will leave New Zealnad at the conclusion of the 2026 season, having signed with French side Perpignan.

The All Blacks will kick off the 2026 Test season against France at Christchurch’s new One NZ Stadium in the first of four home fixtures.

The All Blacks are in the same pool as the Wallabies at the 2027 Rugby World Cup, after the completion of the tournament draw in Sydney.