International fixtures will take place in a temporary window towards the end of 2020, if proposals by World Rugby are approved.
Former All Blacks boss Steve Hansen says Rugby Australia has "gone missing" in the past when NZ Rugby has needed help.
Beauden Barrett's move to Japanese side Suntory Sungoliath for 2021 was confirmed.
A rugby union versus rugby league match between New Zealand's All Blacks and Australia's Kangaroos could take place this year.
Scott Barrett will play no further part in Crusaders' Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign.
Tiger Woods claimed his first U.S. Open title on June 18 in 2000, while Eoin Morgan and Jonah Lomu both shone on this day as well.
There was more good news for the Blues on Monday, when All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu signed a new contract.
Bill Sweeney says it is "key" for fans to be allowed into Twickenham to watch England later this year for financial reasons.
A suggested 'Coronavirus Cup of World Rugby' will not be pursued by governing body World Rugby as it makes its own plans.
With travel restrictions in place around the world, Australia could be a hub for the Rugby Championship.
A new global rugby union calendar is being discussed by 10 of the leading nations in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
Scott Barrett recommitted to New Zealand Rugby on Tuesday.
Ben Smith says he will be no more than a spectator when the Super Rugby Aotearoa gets under way next month.
There will be no international rugby in July after Tests involving South Africa, New Zealand and England were among those postponed.
New Zealand have a new captain in the form of 28-year-old Sam Cane, a 68-cap loose forward.
RA chief executive Raelene Castle spoke about a potential domestic competition and 2020 Bledisloe Cup series.