International sport back up and running in New Zealand - Grant Robertson

The Government is welcoming today’s announcement that the West Indies and Pakistan cricket teams will tour New Zealand this summer.

Change of date for Hawke's Bay game due to All Blacks clash

A positive outcome for all involved with a change of date by 24 hours for the QBE North Harbour against Hawkes Bay Mitre 10 Cup clash.

New Zealand Bledisloe Cup matches confirmed

The dates for the two Bledisloe Cup Tests in New Zealand have been confirmed by New Zealand Rugby (NZR), with the All Blacks to play the Wallabies at Wellington's Sky Stadium on Sunday 11 October and a week later at Eden Park in Auckland on Sunday 18 October.

'NZ to host Bledisloe Cup and ready to attract other international sporting events'

The Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson says while it is disappointing the Rugby Championship will not be held in New Zealand, the country will host two Bledisloe Cup games in October and has the capacity in managed isolation facilities to host other international sporting events.

NZ to host two Bledisloe Cup Tests ahead of Rugby Championship to be played in Australia

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) says its looking forward to the resumption of international rugby following confirmation from SANZAAR that the Investec Rugby Championship will be staged in Australia this year.

Black Ferns first 2020 Test matches announced

The Black Ferns will play eight Test matches in 2020 - including seven at home - giving fans around New Zealand more opportunities than ever to cheer on the women in black.

Sonny Bill Williams says 'thank you' as he confirms overseas move

All Blacks midfielder Sonny Bill Williams has given thanks to the New Zealand rugby community and fans following the announcement that he will leave New Zealand to play overseas.

All Blacks team named for Investec Challenge Bledisloe Cup Test

The All Blacks team has been named to play Australia in the Bledisloe Cup Investec Challenge Test at Eden Park, Auckland, on Saturday 17 August. (Kick-off: 7.35PM NZT).

The matchday 23 is as follows (with Test caps in brackets):

1. Joe Moody (39)

2. Dane Coles (63)

Two debutants in Black Ferns squad for first Australia Test

Two new caps have been named to make their Black Ferns debut in the first Laurie O’Reilly Memorial Trophy match against Australia on Saturday in Perth.

The team is (Number of caps in brackets, - denotes debut):

1.Toka Natua (20)

2.Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate (28)

All Blacks team named for first Bledisloe Cup Test against Australia

The All Blacks team has been named to play Australia in the first Bledisloe Cup Investec Rugby Championship Test at Optus Stadium, Perth, on Saturday 10 August. (Kick-off: 5.45PM Australian Western Standard Time, 9.45PM NZT).

The matchday 23 is as follows (with Test caps in brackets):