All Black coach Graham Henry is expected to name a squad based on experience rather than youth for the upcoming fixtures.
Justin Marshall's hopes of returning to see out his career in New Zealand have been dashed.
Paul Tito, one of four New Zealand-born stars with the Cardiff Blues, has said he would recommend life in Wales to other Kiwi players thinking of moving to Europe.
Gordon Tietjens will be without the services of Victor Vito for the final two legs of the IRB Sevens World Series.
Highlanders and Otago captain Craig Newby has confirmed he will be leaving New Zealand at the end of the year to join Guinness Premiership club Leicester.
Long-serving Crusaders utility back Caleb Ralph has announced he will leave New Zealand at the end of the Super 14 competition to play in Japan with club side Sanix.
New Zealand linchpin Dan Carter has revealed he is still mulling over his options as Europe's top clubs continue to bide their time.
Auckland and Blues back Nick Evans continued the player drain from New Zealand by confirming he will join Guinness Premiership club Harlequins following the Air New Zealand Cup in October.
New Zealand's domestic rugby competitions will be played under 16 of the Experimental Law Variations (ELVs), the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) has announced.
Former New Zealand captain Todd Blackadder says Crusaders flanker Kieran Read should replace Jerry Collins in the All Blacks line-up this season.
Auckland coach Pat Lam is the first candidate to throw his name into the hat for the soon to be vacated coaching position at the Blues.
Wales will celebrate 100 years of Test rugby against Australia with an international against the Wallabies in Cardiff this November as part of a four-match series the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) announced on Wednesday.
Experienced All Blacks full-back Mils Muliaina says the amounts of money being offered by foreign rugby clubs were so great that it would be "foolish" for players not to consider them.
Two of New Zealand's brightest young players, Lelia Masaga and Zac Guildford, have extended their contracts with the New Zealand Rugby Union.
The New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) are believed to have tailored a deal for Dan Carter that will allow him to ply his trade overseas next season, before returning back to New Zealand.