The All Blacks' bruising 23-13 victory over then-world No 1 Ireland in Dublin last weekend has come at a cost.

Hooker Codie Taylor and first-five Beauden Barrett will miss the All Blacks' test against Ireland.

The All Blacks XV outlast a passionate Irish club Munster 38-24 at Thomond Park in Limerick.

Wellington captain Du’Plessis Kirifi to lead the All Blacks XV in first match of their Northern Tour against Munster.

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

Twelve All Blacks will represent their provincial sides this weekend during Round 6 of the NPC.

Calf injuries will prevent All Blacks Patrick Tuipulotu and Stephen Perofeta from travelling to South Africa.

With Scott Barrett out, All Blacks confirm Ardie Savea will captain the side in both tests against Argentina.

Twenty-one years of frustration and pain were blasted away by the Blues in the Super Rugby Pacific final.

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

The Blues continue to rise in Super Rugby Pacific, while the Crusaders continue their downfall.

The Hurricanes and Blues have confirmed their places in the Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinals.