Former Ireland coach joins All Blacks’ ranks
Joe Schmidt has been named as an All Blacks selector, but will not take up the role until after his former team Ireland tour New Zealand next year.
Skipper Cane commits to All Blacks, NZ Rugby
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed that captain Sam Cane signed a contract extension to stay with the All Blacks until 2025.
Savea commits to All Blacks, ditches code switch
All Blacks superstar Ardie Savea committed to play rugby in New Zealand for another four years Tuesday, jettisoning talk of a code switch to rugby league.
Chiefs relieve Gatland of head coach duties
The Chiefs will move returning coach Warren Gatland into a new director of rugby position with this year’s head coach Clayton McMillan remaining in the role for the 2022 season.
All Black escapes conviction as criminal charges dropped
The charges of assault against All Black Shannon Frizell for abusing a woman and her partner, have been dismissed after he completed police diversion.
World Rugby welcomes Pasifika’s Super Rugby inclusion
World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has hailed the inclusion of Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby as “a game changer” for rugby in the Pacific region.
Umaga makes clean break from rugby
All Blacks legend Tana Umaga has stepped down from his role as Blues assistant coach to focus on his new family business.
Can Cruden’s Chiefs overcome Larkham’s Brumbies?
It’s Aaron Cruden and Sonny Bill Williams against Stephen Larkham and Matt Giteau as the 2012 Chiefs travel to face the 2004 Brumbies in Game 16 of the Greatest Super Rugby Team tournament.
Crusaders, NZR lock in Robertson
Scott Robertson has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby and the Crusaders for the next three years, announcing on Friday that he will lead the Crusaders through to the end of 2024.
Matfield’s Bulls too strong for ‘Men in Black’
The titanic 2009 Bulls overwhelmed the 1999 Stormers for a 42-12 victory in Game 12 of the interactive Greatest Super Rugby Team tournament.
