Blues and Counties Manukau loose forward Dalton Papali’i has been selected to captain a strong All Blacks XV against the Barbarians at the start of their three-match European tour in London on Sunday.

Southland hooker Jack Taylor has been selected for the All Blackx XV PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER/ACTION PRESS Eight capped Test players and a group of rising young stars have been included in the 30-man 2025 All Blacks XV squad for three international fixtures in Europe. Head coach Jamie Joseph has selected his squad in collaboration with the All Blacks selectors led by Scott Robertson to play two matches in England, against the Barbarians and England A, and a third match against Ur

The Highlanders have confirmed the signing of exciting Taranaki playmaker, Josh Jacomb for the 2027 and 2028 Super Rugby Pacific seasons.

New Zealand Rugby has confirmed former All Black and current Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph as the new Head Coach of the All Blacks XV for 2025 and 2026.

The Highlanders have strengthened their forward pack with the signing of seasoned Argentinian lock Tomas Lavanini for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.

Highlanders secure three young players from the New Zealand World Rugby Under-20 champion side.

The Highlanders have confirmed the signings of two mainstay players for their future in Super Rugby Pacific.

More contract extenstions in Super Rugby Pacific for both the Highlanders and Blues as they struggle to make the playoffs.

Highlanders announce Hugh Renton and Timoci Tavatavanawai as co-captains for 2025 Super Rugby Pacific.

The only head coach to lead the Highlanders to a Super Rugby title is back in charge in Dunedin.