All Blacks Centurion Sam Whitelock has had a fairytale finish to his last professional rugby match in France.

The Blues and All Blacks have taken a hit with the loss of powerful lock and Blues captain Patrick Tuipulotu.

Crusaders captain Scott Barrett and centurion Codie Taylor have extended their contracts with NZ Rugby.

The Blues have confirmed the re-signing of prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi for an additional two years.

All Blacks captain Sam Cane has made the decision to bow out of the test arena at the end of 2024.

Powerful No.8 and form player of DHL Super Rugby Pacific, Hoskins Sotutu, has extended his time at the Blues through to the end of the 2026

Hurricane Jordie Barrett has become the first All Black to commit to play for NZ Rugby beyond the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Sam Whitelock has announced he will retire from all professional rugby at the end of the current club season in France.