The requirement to generate a huge financial windfall for World Rugby will leave the two nations off future schedules says Rian Oberholzer.
Rugby
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Nic Gill, who assisted the All Blacks during a career spanning more than 240 Tests, will join the Baltimore Ravens next month.
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The news will be welcome for All Blacks staff and assistant coaches, with many of them on tenterhooks following Scott Robertson's dismissal.
Monday 4:58pm
It will be Scott Robertson's first assignment since he was sacked as All Blacks coach in January.
Wed, Feb 25
Chris Lendrum, NZ Rugby's general manager of professional rugby and performance, has stepped down after 20 years.
Tue, Feb 24
The new collective contract for New Zealand's rugby players will focus on wellbeing and retention.
Mon, Feb 23
A year out from the World Cup, Beauden, Scott and Jordie are under pressure to prove themselves all over again, writes Patrick McKendry.
Thu, Feb 19
"Baby Barrett 3.0 has arrived, we are all so smitten," the pair wrote on social media.
New Zealand
Angus Ta'avao, who played for the Highlanders on Friday, wrote on social media that his son Leo has passed away.
Tue, Feb 17
He will be heading to France to play with Top 14 side Castres Olympique.
The organisation has announced two new executives but is yet to find a replacement for boss Mark Robinson, who resigned eight months ago.
Mon, Feb 16
An open and exciting club competition is not the best preparation for the All Blacks, and the gulf to Test rugby is growing, writes Patrick McKendry.
Thu, Feb 12
Big lock Fabian Holland requires surgery on his dislocated shoulder and will likely also miss the three Nations Championship Tests in July.
Wed, Feb 11
Dalton Papali'i did not see eye to eye with former All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson – but a change in personnel is unlikely to alter his plans.
Tue, Feb 10
After Scott Robertson's dismissal, New Zealand Rugby's priority now is clear, argues Patrick McKendry.
The hard-working lock dislocated the joint in a pre-season game and will miss the start of Super Rugby Pacific, which kicks off on Friday.
There is no holding back the Blues skipper who occasionally sets off airport X-ray alarms due to the steel in his body.
Thu, Feb 5
Taylor said he was "gutted" for Scott Robertson but there was now an opportunity for a new head coach to reassert New Zealand's dominance.
Wed, Feb 4
The rugby minnows, rather than the All Blacks, will help open the global rugby tournament in Perth next year.
Tue, Feb 3
The Highlanders coach has been groomed to take over the top job since last year, so missing out now would qualify as a huge shock, writes Patrick McKendry.
Fri, Jan 30
Cam Roigard, New Zealand's top No.9, has extended his contract to take in the British and Irish Lions tour.
Wed, Jan 28
The move rules the Blues head coach out of a role with the All Blacks following Scott Robertson's dismissal.
Tue, Jan 27
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed the process to appoint the new All Blacks head coach, following the removal of Scott Robertson two years into his four-year tenure.
Mon, Jan 26
Appointing a new captain – and Ardie Savea will be favourite – is one immediate task for Scott Robertson's replacement, writes Patrick McKendry.
Wed, Jan 21
The Springboks' attack coach has been heavily linked to an All Blacks coaching position, alongside Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph
Tue, Jan 20
