Richie Mo'unga has been named in the All Blacks midweek team against the Lions in Johannesburg on Wednesday morning.

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Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu will captain the All Blacks for their opening clash of the South Africa tour while Prop Siale Lauaki and inside back Josh Jacomb are set to make their debuts

The All Blacks scored six tries to three to deal to Ireland and keep their 32-year unbeaten run at Eden Park in a largely one-sided Nations Championship contest.

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.

The Hurricanes are into the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final against the Chiefs after a 57-21 win over the Blues.

The Blues put on a strong second half performance to defeat Moana Pasifika 45-19 at North Harbour Stadium to take second place on the Super Rugby Pacific table.

Super Rugby round 10 starts in Auckland with All Blacks Patrick Tuipulotu and Dalton Papali'i named for the Blues to face the Highlanders and then NSW Waratahs hosting Moana Pasifika in Sydney.

Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu has been ruled out of the All Blacks' Northern Tour against Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales with a shoulder injur

All Blacks lock Tupou Vaa’i has been ruled out of the second Bledisloe Cup and final Rugby Championship match in Perth on Saturday night.

An experienced replacement and newbie have been called into the All Blacks for the second test against France in WellingtoN, a venue the visitors have never won at.

ABs captain Scott Barrett ruled out of rest of France test series with calf tear and no definitive timeline.

Patrick Tuipulotu is staying with the Blues and New Zealand Rugby (NZR), until the end of the 2028 Super Rugby Pacific season

The All Blacks have started their Northern Tour with a 64-19 test victory over Japan in Yokohama.

Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu will captain the All Blacks for the first time when they take on Japan in Yokohama this Saturday.

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

Calf injuries will prevent All Blacks Patrick Tuipulotu and Stephen Perofeta from travelling to South Africa.

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett likely to miss opening game of the Rugby Championship with a finger injury.

Sam Darry has replaced Blues teammate Patrick Tuipulotu in the All Blacks squad travelling to San Diego.

Scott Robertson has named his first All Blacks squad to face England and Fiji, with a couple of surprises.