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The Japan-based Sunwolves will not play in Australia's Super Rugby competition this year.
An Australia-based Super Rugby competition starting later this year will include the Force.
Discussions are ongoing over whether the Sunwolves can face Australian Super Rugby sides in an alternative competition.
Izack Rodda, Isaac Lucas and Harry Hockings were released from their RA and Reds contracts on Saturday.
Scott Barrett recommitted to New Zealand Rugby on Tuesday.
Super Rugby side the Reds have stood down three players amid a pay dispute.
Ben Smith says he will be no more than a spectator when the Super Rugby Aotearoa gets under way next month.
World Rugby Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit took the opportunity to request that his contract is cancelled.
The Highlanders confirmed the signing of former All Blacks wing Nehe Milner-Skudder.
Kurtley Beale and Luke Jones are returning to Europe to join top 14 heavyweights Racing 92 next year.
Super Rugby Aotearoa, to be played by New Zealand's five teams, will begin on June 13.
New Zealand's five Super Rugby teams are on track to return to action amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Matt Toomua thinks a domestic or trans-Tasman competition could be a more sustainable alternative to Super Rugby.
RA chief executive Raelene Castle spoke about a potential domestic competition and 2020 Bledisloe Cup series.
After weeks of talks, professional players in Australia have agreed a deal over an average 60 per cent pay cut.
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) reached a pay agreement with players.
