Two in a row for the Chiefs as they easily put away the Crusaders in Hamilton 49-25 to start the season unbeaten.

Three All Blacks loose-forwards have been ruled out of Saturday weeks test against Japan in Yokohama.

A total of 14 players from the All Blacks squad announced this week will be available to represent their teams in the NPC quarterfinals.

There are four changes to the All Blacks starting team named to play South Africa in Cape Town.

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson names side to face Argentina in the opening Rugby Championship clash.

A dozen All Blacks squad members will represent their provincial unions in the NPC pre-season this weekend.

The Crusaders simply refuse to die in the race for the final Super Rugby Pacific playoffs berth.

The Crusaders remain alive for the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs after springing the upset of the season.

Round eight Super Rugby sides have been named as the Chiefs face the Hurricanes in Wellington