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

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

Chiefs and All Blacks midfielder Quinn Tupaea has been named Super Rugby Player of the Year.

Highlanders co-Captain Ethan de Groot has been named the supreme winner at the southern franchises 2026 prizegiving as the prestigious, Highlander Man.

There are four changes to the side that beat the Wallabies in Perth in the final round of the Rugby Championship as the All Blacks face Ireland in Chicago.

All Blacks test against Italy will be the final match in the black jersey for long-serving Sam Cane and TJ Perenara.

There are four changes to the All Blacks starting team named to play the Wallabies in Sydney and two in the reserves.

The All Blacks bolstered by return of Ethan de Groot ahead of Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship test.

Canterbury solidify their place in the top-eight of the NPC after a tough win against Southland in Invercargill.

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

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

Round eight Super Rugby sides have been named as the Chiefs face the Hurricanes in Wellington