The Māori All Blacks have named their team to face Scotland this weekend, as the squad returns home to New Zealand following a 50-23 win over the Japan XV in Tokyo.

Crusaders captain David Havili has been announced as part of the AUNZ Invitational XV squad for the British & Irish Lions tour match on July 12 in Adelaide.

The New Zeland selectors have confirmed a 33-player squad for the upcoming July matches against Black Ferns XV (trial) and Australia (Test), the last games on home soil for 2025. .

Barbarians coach Robbie Deans has picked six former All Blacks and another five New Zealanders for this weekend's game against South Africa in Cape Town.

No major surprises in the All Blacks squad to face France next month with Highlanders lock Fabian Holland and outside back Timoci Tavatavanawai the two new players of note.

The Crusaders are back on top of the Super Rugby Pacific after a 16-12 win over the Chiefs in Christchurch.

The Crusaders and Chiefs are set for battle for the Super Rugby Pacific 2025 title with a bit of fun niggle added by the home side management..

Ardie Savea has announced he will take up a one-year stint with the Kobelco Kobe Steelers in 2026 but still be available for the All Blacks next year.

Brumbies' Andy Muirhead tackled by Chiefs' Leroy Carter during the Super Rugby semifinal match between the Chiefs and Brumbies at FMG...

Scott Barrett makes a charge in the Crusaders semifinal win over the Blues PHOTO: CRAIG BUTLAND/LINTOTT PHOTOGRAPHY The Crusaders have...

Twenty-two talented athletes, including sprinters, kickboxers, and rowers have been selected to attend the Next Ferns national combined event.

Can the Blues carry on their form from sixth going into the playoffs and beat the Crusaders in Christchurch and can the Brumbies upset the Chiefs in Hamilton in Super Rugby semifinals.

Powerful wing Caleb Clarke has re-signed with the Blues, and New Zealand Rugby through to the end of the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season.

Former All Blacks midfielder Ngani Laumape has signed for Moana Pasifika for the 2026 and 2027 Super Rugby Pacific seasons.

The Brumbies forward pack kept the ball tight to beat the Hurricanes PHOTO: SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC Heartache for the Hurricanes as they miss...

The Crusaders have claimed a 32-12 win over the Reds in the cold in Christchurch scoring five tries to two.

The Hurricanes will be without All Blacks hooker Asafo Aumua for Saturday night's Super Rugby Pacific playoffs match against the Brumbies in Canberra.

Playoffs time in Super Rugby Pacific and the Crusaders look to be the biggest favourites as they host the Reds on Friday in Christhurch

Chiefs Captain Luke Jacobson has re-signed with the franchise and New Zealand Rugby for another two years.

Chiefs and Bay of Plenty outside back Shaun Stevenson's time in New Zealand rugby is almost over.