Two of NZ sport's biggest names are headed to the Japanese League One club.
The Barrett brothers lived in Ireland for 15 months, while dad Kevin played professionally there.
The stars have aligned for the 80-test international, says Newshub's Ollie Ritchie.
The defending champions improved to 1-5 before their bye.
Newshub understands a women's competition is also in the works.
Aaron Isaia aimed the abuse at Irish Television Match Official (TMO) Brian MacNeice and his family.
NZ coaching great Sir Steve Hansen and Sir Graham Henry explain what set Sam Whitelock apart from the pack.
Cam Roigard has undergone surgery for a ruptured patella.
The legendary lock finishes his career as the most-capped NZ international.
Mike Cron spent over 200 tests with the All Blacks, including two World Cup victories.
The outstanding No.9 has been arguably the competition's best player this season.
The whistleblower is best known for calling Wallaby Bernard Foley for time-wasting.
Board chair Dame Patsy Reddy has presented the new model to voting members.
The halfback said he shares similar views to the women's team.
Enhancing rugby's global appeal was top of the agenda.
The second-rower is already the most-capped All Black ever.
Some of the rules are already being trialed in Super Rugby Pacific.
You know it's great when your opposition is talking about it.
He will wear his dad's iconic No.14 number as a cyclor on the Italian challenge.
In the meantime, the former first-five will guide the South African attack strategy.
