New Zealand rugby is not exactly flush with emerging playmakers demanding they are ready to assume the mantle. One candidate, though, is proving a promising prospect who could, in time, evolve into a future All Blacks first five-eighth.
Chiefs centre Anton Lienert-Brown has been ruled out of the rest of the Super Rugby Pacific season with a collarbone injury while flyhalf Damian McKenzie is also expected to miss Saturday's crunch match against the Hurricanes.
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 come together. Liam Napier runs the rule over the contenders.
All Blacks centre Rieko Ioane will join the Irish rugby union club Leinster next season on a sabbatical break.
All Blacks skipper Scott Barrett has responded to criticism surrounding his slow start to the year, agreeing that his performances have not been up to scratch so far in 2025.
Here's the full list of international rugby fixtures, including the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia, the Rugby Championship and the Autumn Nations Series.
All Blacks utility Damian McKenzie has rejected lucrative overseas deals to remain in New Zealand, recommitting to NRU and the Chiefs for another four years.
Rugby Australia chief Phil Waugh has ruled out a potential return for Israel Folau in the Australia-New Zealand combined XV team.
All Blacks stars Aaron Smith and Richie Mo'unga playing alongside Samu Kerevi and Tim Ryan? What about a farewell for Michael Hooper?
Israel Folau has expressed interest in returning to Australia and playing in the combined Australia-New Zealand XV to face the British & Irish Lions.
New Zealand coach Scott Robertson will be open to an approach from Newcastle Knights captain Kalyn Ponga should the National Rugby League (NRL) talent want to switch to rugby union.
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has walked back his comments on New Zealand's eligibility rules, instead falling into line with the New Zealand Rugby board, ending calls for Richie Mo'unga's return while overseas.
All Blacks veteran Ma'a Nonu will play for Toulon until the end of the season at the age of 42.
Hurricanes flanker Du'Plessis Kirifi has scored one of Super Rugby Pacific's fastest tries ever after he ran in within the opening minute.
The All Blacks will face Ireland in Chicago in November, a rematch of their historic 2016 clash where Ireland recorded their first-ever victory over New Zealand.
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has launched legal action against former sponsor INEOS for alleged breach of contract, saying the global chemicals producer had walked away from a six-year deal three years early.
Has the chance of an early return for Richie Mo'unga evaporated? Is this the year the All Blacks amazing Eden Park run ends?
Another Super Rugby Pacific season is upon us, but things are looking a little bit different this time around. So what's changed in 2025?
World Rugby are confident that any developments around potential breakaway leagues won't distract players or fans from this year's Women's Rugby World Cup.
All Blacks star Jordie Barrett has been given the "royal treatment" upon arriving in Dublin as he prepares to start life at Irish club Leinster.
There has been a bumper schedule of international rugby in November, with the Six Nations sides hosting the best from the southern hemisphere.
Week 4 put the icing on the cake for some teams but left a bad taste for others. With the year drawing to a close, it's time to overreact to how next year could shape up.
As the post-World Cup rugby year draws to a close this weekend, there is no denying the world's leading rugby nation.
England fullback Ellie Kildunne was named women's player of the year at the World Rugby awards on Sunday, while Springboks forward Pieter-Steph du Toit took out the men's award.
New Zealand laboured to a 29-11 win over a brave, battling Italy on Saturday as the All Blacks wrapped up their autumn series with a win and farewelled veterans Sam Cane and TJ Perenara.
| Rugby Championship | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | Team | GP | PD | P |
| 1 | South Africa | 6 | +94 | 24 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 6 | +37 | 16 |
| 3 | Argentina | 6 | -25 | 14 |
| 4 | Australia | 6 | -106 | 5 |
