Tana Umaga is not taking the rumours of Sonny Bill Williams' possible return to New Zealand all that seriously, but does want him in his team.
Falcons skipper and former All Black Carl Hayman has said that he is yet to make a decision with regards to a possible return to New Zealand.
New Zealand's Sunday News and a French agency, have claimed that Tana Umaga and Sonny Bill Williams may head to Counties Manukau.
All Blacks half-back Jimmy Cowan has re-signed with the New Zealand Rugby Union until the end of 2012.
Rodney So'oialo has stepped down as Hurricanes captain ahead of the Super 14, handing over the duties to Andrew Hore.
England will play four Test matches in November and December 2010 at Twickenham, against Australia, Samoa, South Africa and New Zealand.
Star fly-half Daniel Carter has admitted his excitement is growing nicely ahead of a Super 14 playing return with the Crusaders.
Leicester Head Coach Richard Cockerill admits he expects Aaron Mauger to return to New Zealand at the end of the season.
The NZRU has confirmed that an approach has been made to both Aaron Mauger and Carl Hayman to bring them back home ahead of 2011.
Six New Zealand captains were rewarded for their leadership efforts at the New Zealand rugby awards in Auckland on Thursday.
The All Blacks coaching team will meet with Super 14 coaches on Friday to plan periodic breaks to avoid burnout of top players.
All Black captain Richie McCaw has insisted Saturday's 25-18 loss to the Barbarians at Twickenham has not soured their tour.
Barbarians captain Victor Matfield was delighted with his side's 25-18 win over New Zealand before a 63,554 crowd at HQ.
Man-of-the-match Bryan Habana hailed the Barbarians' spirit on Saturday after they defeated New Zealand 25-18 at Twickenham.
New Zealand ended 2009 on a low point on Saturday as a Bryan Habana hat-trick-inspired Barbarians beat them 25-18 at Twickenham.