NZ introduce second-tier national team
New Zealand Rugby has announced that the newly formed All Blacks XV team will assemble this year and undertake a mini tour of northern-hemisphere venues.
Lienert-Brown extends NZ stay
All Blacks midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown has signed a new contract with New Zealand Rugby to take him through until the end of the next World Cup in 2023.
Rugby Champs set for radical revamp
As part of a radical overhaul to the Rugby Championship, the Springboks could reportedly host the All Blacks once every two years.
Radical five-point plan to transform rugby
Australian John Singleton has outlined five law changes he believes would revolutionise the game and attract more fans.
Franks calls time on his career
Former All Blacks prop Ben Franks has announced his retirement from all rugby action at the end of the current European season.
Savea keen on switch to rugby league
Hurricanes and All Blacks loose-forward Ardie Savea says he wants to play rugby league and would consider joining the 13-man code as soon as next year.
All Blacks to review player restriction policy
All Blacks coach Ian Foster has defended New Zealand Rugby’s player management policy but says it will be reviewed after coming under criticism.
Ireland sneak above Wales in rankings
Ireland climbed to fourth in the World Rugby rankings following their 24-14 win over Wales in Dublin on Saturday.
Opportunity knocks for ambitious Boks
The structure and scheduling of the 2020 Test season will present opportunities as well as challenges for Jacques Nienaber’s Springbok team, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Boks to host All Blacks in Nelspruit
The Springboks will play their home Tests in the 2020 season at six different venues across five provinces.
