All Blacks backline utility David Havili confirmed as the new Crusaders captain for the 2025 season.

The All Blacks have made two injury-enforced changes to the side to play No 1 ranked Ireland in Dublin.

No bolters or newbies selected for All Blacks’ Northern Tour, with only one change to Rugby Championship squad.

Former captain Sam Cane is back in the All Blacks starting lineup to face the Springboks in the first test.

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.

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett likely to miss opening game of the Rugby Championship with a finger injury.

Halfback Finlay Christie is the only change to the All Blacks starting XV named for the second test.

Showing level heads and staunch defence, the All Blacks earned a 16-15 first test win over England.

Scott Robertson has named his first All Blacks squad to face England and Fiji, with a couple of surprises.

Crusaders captain Scott Barrett and centurion Codie Taylor have extended their contracts with NZ Rugby.