All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has named his first squad of the year, who will face off with France over a three Test series.
After a superlative season with Moana Pasifika, All Blacks superstar Ardie Savea will miss the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season to play in Japan.
All Black Shannon Frizell and Ireland centurion Cian Healy have been confirmed as the latest names to join up with the Barbarians to face the Springboks in June.
Former All Black Tana Umaga has been appointed as Assistant Coach for the historic First Nations & Pasifika Invitational XV match against the British and Irish Lions.
All Blacks and Leinster bolter Jordie Barrett said he will use the knowledge he's gleaned in Ireland and take it back home to New Zealand.
Ardie Savea has earned an insurmountable lead in the Player of the Year race for the Super Rugby Pacific season.