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NZR regional referees squads confirmed
A revamped regional referee squad programme features 82 of the country’s top and emerging referees split across five regional squads
Apr 8


McKenzie re-signs with Chiefs, NZ Rugby
All Blacks and Chiefs fans can look forward to at least four more years of Damian McKenzie magic.
Mar 31


Aumua re-signs with Hurricanes, NZ Rugby
Hooker Asafo Aumua has recommitted to the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2027.
Mar 20


2025 Farah Palmer Cup draw confirmed
A busy year of women's rugby will continue in August with the Farah Palmer Cup kicking off.
Mar 18


Ruben Love extends with NZR until 2028
All Blacks back Ruben Love recommits to Hurricanes and NZ Rugby through to the end of 2028. Â
Mar 12


Big night for Miller, Sevens at NZR Awards
The Olympic Gold medal-winning Black Ferns Sevens sweep the New Zealand Rugby Awards in 2024.
Dec 13, 2024


Black Ferns assistant coach steps down
Black Ferns assistant coach Mike Delany has resigned after a mixed season of results with the side.
Nov 23, 2024


NZ under-85kg team to tour Sri Lanka
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed the inaugural Under 85kg national team will tour Sri Lanka in May 2025.
Nov 20, 2024


MacDonald steps down from All Blacks role
NZR confirm All Blacks assistant coach Leon MacDonald has departed the coaching group.
Aug 22, 2024


Big scorelines to open Farah Palmer Cup
Auckland, Northland and Waikato score big wins in the opening round of the Farah Palmer Cup.
Aug 14, 2024


Two big games for Heartland XV in 2024
The New Zealand Heartland XV will play two matches against tough opponents in Whanganui in 2024.
Aug 13, 2024


Perenara to leave New Zealand for Japan
All Blacks and Hurricanes veteran halfback TJ Perenara will leave New Zealand at the end of 2024.
Aug 2, 2024


Caleb Clarke staying in NZ for 2025 season
Caleb Clarke extends his commitment to NZ Rugby, the Blues and Auckland through to the end of 2025
Jul 31, 2024


Black Ferns co-captain signs on until 2028
Black Ferns co-captain Kennedy Simon extends contract with NZ Rugby and Black Ferns through 2028.
Jul 17, 2024


NZ rugby mourning loss of Norm Hewitt
The New Zealand rugby community is mourning the loss of former All Black and Maori All Black Norm Hewitt.
Jul 17, 2024


NZ Rugby makes nearly $9 million loss
New Zealand Rugby has made a loss of almost $9 million for the last financial year, it's second consecutive deficit. .
Jun 25, 2024


Reece staying in NZ, transfers to Southland
All Blacks wing Sevu Reece has extended his contract with NZR and the Crusaders to the end of 2026.
Jun 20, 2024


Can Baby Blacks win World Rugby U-20 title?
After winning first Rugby Championship U-20 tournament, New Zealand name squad for world event.
May 31, 2024


Blues keep Tu'ungafasi for two more years
The Blues have confirmed the re-signing of prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi for an additional two years.
May 22, 2024


Sam Cane to call time on All Blacks career
All Blacks captain Sam Cane has made the decision to bow out of the test arena at the end of 2024.
May 13, 2024
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