New Zealand secured double glory at the Singapore Sevens on Sunday, winning both the men's and women's tournaments to signal their Olympic intent with the Paris Games fast approaching.

Rugby: New Zealand touch peak form with twin wins at Singapore 7s as Paris Games looms

All Blacks playmaker Beauden Barrett said Thursday that he plans to "mentally refresh" during his season-long sabbatical in Japan before returning to play for New Zealand next year.

Rugby: 'There's still a strong desire to play for the All Blacks' - Beauden Barrett

All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson hailed the "class" of Beauden Barrett after the playmaker committed to another World Cup cycle on Monday by signing with New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2027.

Rugby: Beauden Barrett commits to another All Blacks World Cup cycle, coach Scott Robertson lauds playmaker

A slew of New Zealand greats will don the All Blacks jersey for the last time in the World Cup final against South Africa and the players left to carry on are determined they will bow out with the trophy, hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho said.

Rugby World Cup final: All Blacks look to send off 'legends' with win over South Africa

Newly crowned World Rugby player of the year Ardie Savea said on Friday that he wanted to "try something new" and test himself after moving to Japan's big-spending league.

Rugby: All Blacks' Ardie Savea opens up on joining Kobe Steelers in Japan league

Aaron Smith will bow out of international rugby after the World Cup final against South Africa on Saturday, leaving a gaping hole at the heart of the All Blacks team.

Rugby: All Black Aaron Smith to retire after World Cup Final against South Africa

All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor will only play the tail end of the 2024 Super Rugby season because of an extended post-World Cup break, defending champions Canterbury Crusaders said Thursday as they unveiled their squad.

Crusaders' Codie Taylor to miss major part of 2024 Super Rugby season due to extended post-World Cup break

New Zealand's incoming prime minister joined his countrymen in heaping praise on an All Blacks side that has exceeded national expectations by reaching the Rugby World Cup final.

Rugby World Cup: All Blacks reach final against all odds after beating Argentina in semis

Uruguay captain Andres Vilaseca said facing New Zealand in the final match of their World Cup campaign was the perfect way to round out the tournament and that Los Teros would fight for every minute of Thursday's clash.

Uruguay promise All Blacks a fight in final match of their Rugby World Cup campaign

France made an impressive start to their attempt to win a first Rugby World Cup as the host nation beat New Zealand 27-13 in a hot and humid tournament opener on Friday.

France stun favourites New Zealand 27-13 to kick off Rugby World Cup 2023

Former New Zealand prop Carl Hayman has been diagnosed with early onset dementia at the age of 41, shining the spotlight on concussion-related illness in former rugby players.

Former All Blacks player Carl Hayman diagnosed with early onset dementia at 41

All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams paid tribute to the victims of the Christchurch shooting, sharing an emotional video. Williams took to Twitter to offer condolences to those who lost their lives in the shootings.

Christchurch shooting: Rugby player Sonny Bill Williams pays tearful tribute to victims

Foster said on Tuesday he had no problem with the All Black legend's damning verdict

RugbyU: 'Predictable' All Blacks suck up criticism

The device was found inside a chair in the hotel a day before the opening Rugby Championship clash

Bugging device found in All Blacks' hotel room ahead of Australia match

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