Successful Waratahs mentor Michael Cheika is set to be announced as the new Wallabies coach.

The Queensland Reds have signed a former All Blacks flanker for the 2015 Super Rugby season.

George Moala has played every minute of every game for Auckland this season, and the team's ironman has also just inked a new Super Rugby deal with the Blues as reward for his solid 2014 ITM Cup.

With three weeks left in the ITM Cup’s regular season, Daniel Richardson takes a look at what has happened so far.

The Blues will start next year's campaign with a home match against New Zealand rivals the Chiefs at North Harbour Stadium, a slightly controversial venue for their defeat to the Sharks this year.

Former All Blacks halfback Jimmy Cowan has signed with the Blues for next season, a move coach John Kirwan says will help make up for Piri Weepu's departure.

The All Blacks' already strong outside back division is about to get stronger with the possible addition in the next few weeks of Charles Piutau.

Gregor Paul writes: It's not just politics that is dirty. Rugby recruitment is heading that way, too.

The Highlanders have announced that 39-year-old Brad Thorn won't be back at the franchise in 2015 and is heading overseas.

Blues rugby star Tevita Li's bid to avoid a conviction after being caught drink driving has hit a stumbling block.

The All Blacks dropped gentle reminders yesterday that test football is all crunch and grind and an entirely different business from Super Rugby.

Former All Black and Super Rugby centurion Hosea Gear has signed with the Chiefs for the next Super Rugby season.

There might be a few players from the Crusaders who will have extra motivation in the All Blacks' camp this week.

I never want the Wallabies to win - unless they are playing England. And I have no desire for any Australian sides to succeed in the Super 15.

Warriors back-rower Feleti Mateo says his side need to be on their guard when they face the struggling Cronulla Sharks at Mt Smart Stadium tomorrow.

All Black lock Sam Whitelock has defended himself and Crusaders teammates after images of them posing with dead big-game animals were posted online.

All Blacks' halfback Piri Weepu has farewelled New Zealand rugby with a special shout out to his fans, as he looks to end his glittering career with English club London Welsh.

Dan Carter's latest injury will be more evidence for those who believe the 32-year-old won't last until the next World Cup, or should be behind younger five-eighths.

Daniel Carter will not play any rugby for at least a month after breaking his leg in the Super Rugby final on Saturday.