Wednesday Morning Round up

All Blacks and Japan Rugby confirm 2018 Test

New Zealand Rugby has confirmed that the Test will be played on 3 November 2018, with the venue to be confirmed later this year when the locations for Rugby World Cup 2019 are announced. (Read more)

Hayden Triggs confirms retirement

 Hayden Triggs has confirmed his retirement from rugby after a 'stressful' season where the former Maori All Blacks lock had to cope with losing his three-week old baby daughter. (Full story)

Edinburgh Rugby confirm signing of Duhan van der Merwe

Edinburgh Rugby have confirmed the signing of Montpellier wing Duhan van der Merwe on a two-year deal, which will see him don the black and red until at least May 2019.

Kings duo to miss Brumbies clash

The Kings will be with the services of Chris Cloete, CJ Velleman for their clash against the Brumbies. Cloete is suffering from a concussion while Velleman has re-injured his knee that kept him out earlier in the year.

Blues v Stormers Highlights | 1997-2017

Commentators Cut | Sean Maloney gives the run down on the Paris sevens

Sam Whitelock returns to captain the Crusaders against the Chiefs

Tim Nanai-William returns to the starting XV to face the Crusaders

SBW returns from concussion to face the Stormers in Cape Town