A late surge by the All Blacks was able to put away Ireland 26-13 in Chicago to start their norhtern tour with a win.

The All Blacks XV's have started their northern tour with a win, but not in the most regulation way.

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.

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.

Canterbury reclaimed the Bunnings NPC crown with a 36-28 victory over Otago in Christchurch their 15th national title but first since 2017.

All Blacks Assistant Coach Jason Holland has confirmed he will finish his role when his current contract expires at the end of the 2025 season.

The Blues have signed experienced midfielder Pita Ahki for the next two Super Rugby Pacific seasons.

Canterbury worked their way into the the Bunnings NPC final with a win over Hawke's Bay to face Otago PHOTO: BUNNINGS NPC Canterbury have earned their place in an all-South Island NPC final, with a strong second half to beat Hawke's Bay 43-19 in their semi-final at Christchurch. Second-five Dallas McLeod scored a quick double midway through the second half to to help with the win and secure the final hosting rights against neighbours Otago for the title next weekend. LATEST H

Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, an alternating tour between South Africa and New Zealand, has been confirmed..

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

The All Blacks selectors have named their squad for the 2025 Grand Slam tour, which kicks off with ‘The Gallagher Cup – The Rematch’ against Ireland in Chicago, followed by matches against Scotland, England and Wales.

Otago have been joined by Bay of Plenty and Hawke’s Bay in the semi-finals of the 2025 Bunnings NPC. 

Mid Canterbury and Thames Valley will meet in the 2025 Meads Cup final, whilst Horowhenua Kapiti will host North Otago in the Lochore Cup final next weekend. 

The Hurricanes are set to return to Napier to host the Western Force during round five of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.

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

A total of seven members of the All Blacks Rugby Championship squad will represent their Provincial Unions in the National Provincial Championship quarter-finals this weekend.

The All Blacks have claimed a 28-14 bonus point win and a record 11th consecutive win over the Wallabies in the wet in Perth.

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.

The All Blacks team for the second Bledisloe Cup clash in Perth this Saturday has been confirmed with several injury-forced changes in the side.

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.