The Rugby Championship is wide open with each side on a win and loss as the All Blacks struggled in the air, and at breakdowns and Argentina claimed their first win at home over New Zealand 29-23.

All Black captain Scott Barrett returns from injury to face Argentina in Córdoba. in one of nine changes to the team that beat France last month in Hamilton.

A new year and new selections for Scott Robertson's as four players are set to make their debut in Dunedin against France on Saturday.

Two-test All Black Billy Proctor, has recommitted to the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby through to 2027.

Hooker Codie Taylor and first-five Beauden Barrett will miss the All Blacks' test against Ireland.

The Wellington Lions advance to the National Provincial Championship semifinals for a third straight season.

A total of 14 players from the All Blacks squad announced this week will be available to represent their teams in the NPC quarterfinals.

Twelve All Blacks will represent their provincial sides this weekend during Round 6 of the NPC.

A dozen All Blacks squad members will represent their provincial unions in the NPC pre-season this weekend.

All Blacks score impressive win over Fiji in San Diego with several new players making positive impacts.

All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has made 11 changes to his All Black starting side to face Fiji.

The Hurricanes and Blues have confirmed their places in the Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinals.

The Hurricanes have taken a stranglehold on the Super Rugby Pacific regular season title.