From blockbuster Tests and new competitions to emerging stars and historic milestones, 2026 shapes as a huge year for New Zealand rugby.

A leading New Zealand rugby player who had advocated for closer study of the connections between concussion and long-term brain injury has died at the age of 39. Police were called early Wednesday ...

Chicago and Soldier Field have a special place in the hearts of Irish rugby union fans. As coached by Joe Schmidt, the Irish national team beat the New Zealand All Blacks here in 2016 (before some ...