Friday Morning Round Up
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Colin Cooper steps down from Maori All Blacks role
Cooper has announced he will stand down from the special team as he focusses on his new role in charge of the Chiefs Super Rugby campaign next year. Full story
Seta Tamanivalu re-signs with the Crusaders
Despite interest from the Chiefs, and several undisclosed offshore clubs, the three-test All Black has declared that he will stay with the Crusaders for another year. Full Story
Whiteley & Pollard in race against time for Rugby Championship
Whiteley is still recovering from his injury that he picked up against France, while Pollard underwent a minor 'surgical procedure' last week. Full story
SBW will miss the Rugby Championship opener
The World Rugby Judiciary dashed New Zealand's hopes of fielding suspended centre Sonny Bill Williams in the All Blacks' opening Rugby Championship match against the Wallabies. Full story
Sam Canes ode to his departing Chiefs teammates
Gareth Evans signs for the Hurricanes
The 25-year-old will join the defending Super Rugby champions after spending the past four seasons with the Highlanders. Full story
Glasgow Warriors new signing George Turner
Lions and Hurricanes season stats