All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has named his match-day 23 for the second Test against the Springboks in Cape Town with several changes from the team that won 33-16 in Johannesburg.

Not the game the All Blacks wanted but a victory all the same 41-36 over the Lions at Ellis Park in Johannesburg

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

The All Blacks have called two more replacements with veteran prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi who has been playing NPC for Auckland and promising lock Jamie Hannah from Canterbury to their tour squad.

A dominantn second half has taken the All Blacks to a 33-16 victory over the Springboks in the first test over South Africa.

New Zealand's Black Ferns have retained the Laurie O'Reilly Cup by romping to a convincing 66-19 victory over the Wallaroos.

Northland have stunned Canterbury to lift the Ranfurly Shield for the first time since 1978 winning 36-12 in Christchurch.

Halfback Cam Roigard will make his first appearance for the All Blacks on the tour of South Africa in the first test PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER/ACTION PRESS The All Blacks have recalled a trio of star players who have no game time on the tour of South Africa to face the Springboks in the first test in Johannesburg. Cam Roigard, Will Jordan and captain Ardie Savea will lineup in a settled side while Damian McKenzie will play at fullback after recovering from injury. LATEST HEADLINES

Three debutantes for the Black Ferns' team to face Australia in Auckland on Saturday afternoon including Blues forward Amarante Sititi.

More injury worries for hte All Blacks on their tour of South Africa with the first test less than a week away.

The All Blacks ran in eight tries in a commanding 50-19 victory over the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld, keeping their unbeaten tour record intact.

Canterbury have held on in their first defence of this Ranfurly Shield tennure with a thrilling 33-28 win over Bay of Plenty in Christchurch.

Wing Caleb Clarke will return from the All Blacks tour of South Africa after suffering a serious shoulder injury.

Codie Taylor will captain the All Blacks against the Bullls PHOTO: LINTOTT PHOTOGRAPHY Hooker Codie Taylor will lead the All Blacks for the first time when they play the Bulls on Sunday in Pretoria. All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie is also handing Josh Jacomb the reins at first-five while Beauden Barrett drops to fullback. LATEST HEADLINES: Fairweather bronze at Pan Pacifics Richie Mo'unga called into All Blacks Satterthwaite new Canterbury coach Breakers sign kiwi Kael Robi

It's been officially confirmed that All Blacks midfielder, Billy Proctor, will return home to New Zealand today after fracturing his shoulder blade in the game against the Stormers.

All Blacks prop Ethan de Groot has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby the Highlanders and Southland through to the end of 2029.

The All Blacksn have produced an improved performance as they put away the Sharks 54-0 in Durban in their second fixture of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour.

The Black Ferns XV squad to play the Black Ferns has been confirmed by head coach Blair Baxter and assistants Kelly Brazier, Carla Hohepa and Charmaine McMenamin.

Black Ferns Head Coach Whitney Hansen and assistants Tony Christie, Riki Flutey and Simon Kneebone have confirmed a 31-player strong squad for the remainder of 2026.

All Blacks centre Billy Proctor will return home after suffering a tour-ending injury against the Stormers over the weekend.