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New Zealand and the Highlanders have been boosted by Ben Smith's imminent return to Super Rugby action this week.
Newcastle Knights will do everything in their power to keep Kalyn Ponga, with Michael Cheika eager to lure him to rugby union.
Brodie Retallick will remain with New Zealand Rugby until 2023, a contract that includes a stint in Japan.
Toulon-bound back Nehe Milner-Skudder will not give up in his bid to play in the World Cup despite requiring more surgery.
The Chiefs and the All Blacks should be boosted by Brodie Retallick's return to fitness after "a long eight weeks".
After 12 years as New Zealand Rugby chief, Steve Tew will leave the position at the end of 2019.
London Irish continued their spending spree ahead of their return to the Premiership by sealing a move for Waisake Naholo.
Although there was no lasting damage from a chin injury, Ben Smith strained his hamstring on Saturday and will miss six to eight weeks.
Ben Smith damaged his hamstring and suffered a cut chin in a pulsating Super Rugby encounter at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Beauden Barrett says "if all things fall into place" he will soon be able to end speculation over his future.
New Zealand Rugby has signed Sam Whitelock to a new four-year deal, but he will miss the 2020 Super Rugby season to play in Japan.
Owen Franks does not require surgery but the prop will not be back in action until the start of June at the earliest.
New Zealand have been handed a boost after Richie Mo'unga committed his future to the All Blacks.
All Blacks star Damian McKenzie is set to miss up to ninth months due to an ACL injury suffered during the Chiefs' win against the Blues.
Sonny Bill Williams will undergo minor arthroscopy surgery on Friday, ruling him out until late next May.
Akira Ioane was among 41 players selected by New Zealand as they step up their preparations for a huge year of international rugby.
