A 44-strong All Blacks squad has been named to travel to South Africa and the United States to face the Springboks and provincial sides.

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has made four changes to his side fo face Ireland at Eden Park including Tupou Vaa'i at blindside flanker.

Former Blues wing or midfielder Reiko Ioane has been called into the All Black squad.

The All Blacks continued their unbeaten record over Italy with a 47-17 win in Wellington but only after a scrappy first half turned into a benefit in the second spell.

All Blacks Head Coach Dave Rennie has named his team to play Italy in Wellington this Saturday with five changes to the starting 15 that beat France, and six new faces on the bench including two potential debutants.

It was the start of a new era and a night of firsts for the All Blacks in Christchurch on Saturday night.

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has selected Super Rugby Pacific star Ruben Love to start at first-five in the opening test of 2026.

After seven seasons, Crusaders loose froward Cullen Grace will join Welsh club Scarlets after a final NPC campaign with Canterbury. The one-test All Black missed out on Dave Rennie's first squad of the year, and said he felt the time was right to experience a new chapter offshore. "I was just a teenager when I came into this environment, so I've grown a lot both on and off the field in my time here. Red and black will always be a part of my life, and I'll miss this place an

Flamboyant Hurricanes wing Fehi Fineanganofo is one of four uncapped players named in Dave Rennie's first squad as All Blacks coach.

Sir Graham Henry has joined the All Blacks as a selector to assist the Dave Rennie coached side.

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.

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