A big blow for England head coach Steve Borthwick as George Furbank is ruled out of Saturday's second Test against New Zealand.
England sense an opportunity ahead of their second Test vs the All Blacks, while Ireland and Wales face difficult tasks in their series vs South Africa and Australia.
Fin Baxter replaces the injured Joe Marler as England name their side for Saturday's second and final Test against New Zealand
Goalkickers will now have sight of a countdown timer as England look to level their series with New Zealand at Eden Park on Saturday, live on Sky Sports.
Stephen Perofeta has warned New Zealand they must be prepared for the threat posed by England full-back George Furbank in the second Test on Saturday.
Will Greenwood and Kyle Sinckler assess Maro Itoje's impact for England against New Zealand in the opening Test.
England, Wales and Ireland suffer defeats to New Zealand, Australia and South Africa live on Sky Sports.
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Former England international Will Greenwood says Steve Borthwick's side have the strength of character, plus the "rock stars", to challenge the All Blacks.
TJ Perenara will start at scrum-half in Scott Robertson's first All Blacks team for Saturday's series-opening Test against England, live on Sky Sports.
Head coach Scott Robertson has chosen Scott Barrett as his first All Blacks captain to lead the 32-man squad he named for the Tests against England and Fiji.
Super Rugby player Connor Garden-Bachop has died at the age of 25, New Zealand Rugby has confirmed.
International rugby returns to Sky Sports this summer as England, Ireland and Wales travel to face the might of New Zealand, South Africa and Australia.
Former All Blacks fly-half Dan Carter believes England can move away from "risk-free" tournament rugby and will want to make a statement against New Zealand this summer.
New Zealand captain Sam Cane is set to retire from Test rugby after the 2024 season.
Damian McKenzie's second-half penalties thwarted England's hopes of a first win away to New Zealand since 2003.
Leinster have announced the signing of New Zealand international back Jordie Barrett.
Former Maori All Blacks scrum-half Billy Guyton, who died last year, has become the first professional rugby player to be diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
New Zealand wing Will Jordan will miss the entire Super Rugby season and the July Test series against England due to shoulder surgery.
The 2024 Rugby Championship takes place between August 10 and September 28, with the southern hemisphere's best looking for silverware.
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