If the Blues are to haul themselves from the mire and prove their back-nine resurgence is no short-lived façade, they must overcome their Christchurch demo ...

Barrett’s influence on the Blues has been compelling, as he signals his intent to retain the All Blacks’ No 10 jersey he wrestled from Damian McKenzie last year. Before breaking his hand against the ...

With the Super Rugby Pacific now into is homeward stretch, it's time to take stock and look at how an All Blacks squad might ...

Tele'a will depart for Japan on a three-season contract later this year. Papali'i says he completely understands, but he will miss Tele'a. The Blues will also be without Rieko Ioane next year as he ...

The Crusaders have been boosted by the return of All Blacks star Codie Taylor for Friday's Super Rugby Pacific derby with the ...

Rieko Ioane and Johnny Sexton clashed after the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final between New Zealand and Ireland but that ...

New Zealand centre Rieko Ioane will join United Rugby Championship and Champions Cup frontrunners Leinster for the 2025-26 ...

Mark Tele'a, a New Zealand rugby star, will leave the Auckland Blues and join a Japanese club next year, making him ineligible for All Blacks selection from 2026. His move highlights a growing trend ...

Mark Tele'a will leave the Auckland Blues at the end of the season and play rugby in Japan next year, ruling him out of All Blacks selection in 2026, the New Zealand winger said on Tuesday.

The 28-year-old is therefore set to follow a number of All Blacks stars in moving to Asia and plying their trade in Japan ...

The Crusaders lead the competition with 28 points, one clear of the second-place Chiefs and four clear of the third-place ...

"When I didn’t make the All Blacks last year, the immediate reaction was to explore and think about it," Sotutu told the New Zealand Herald. "I can’t say I had a chat (with Borthwick), but my ...