An October contest is under discussion after the covid-19 enforced cancellation of the quad series.

Last June the men took the honours as an entree to the World Cup.

Watson says it was mutually beneficial.

>> More Rugby News

Other Rugby News

25 Dec: Crusaders coach Rob Penney's revealed what's on his 'Dear Santa' wish list as he plots their Super Rugby title defence in 2026

25 Dec: Kiwi high jumper Hamish Kerr is giving a sneak peek into the weekly schedule of a world champion

25 Dec: A new season, but the goals for Scott Dixon remain the same

25 Dec: Whitney Hansen will mix business with relaxation over the Christmas break

25 Dec: A shorter than usual Christmas break for newly appointed Black Ferns rugby coach Whitney Hansen

25 Dec: All Blacks prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi is embracing his role as a locker room leader for the Blues

24 Dec: Four-time Formula One world drivers champion Max Verstappen has revealed he won't carry any scars from this season

Top Stories

RUGBY
Crusaders coach Rob Penney's revealed what's on his 'Dear Santa' wish list as he plots their Super Rugby title defence in 2026 More...

BUSINESS
Retailers have their last push of the year - as Kiwis hit the shops for Boxing Day sales More...

Today's News

Business:
Retailers have their last push of the year - as Kiwis hit the shops for Boxing Day sales 7:26

Living & Travel:
Busy times at SPCA sites across the country, as pet adoptions lag 7:26

Entertainment:
Zooey Deschanel is feeling "a lot of pressure" with planning her and fiance Jonathan Scott's wedding 7:20

Soccer:
Tottenham football captain Cristian Romero's ban could extend beyond one match 7:17

Entertainment:
Anne-Marie turned to pal Ed Sheeran for advice on how to juggle being a parent and a pop star 6:50

Entertainment:
Will Arnett has revealed the text his ex-wife Amy Poehler sent him after they were both nominated in the Best Podcast category at the 2026 Golden Globes 6:20

Law and Order:
A 29-year-old man's due in court today - after turning himself into Police for questioning yesterday, over a double homicide in Ruatiti 5:16

International:
North Korea has released new images of what it claims is its first nuclearpowered submarine 21:56

Entertainment:
Kate Winslet puts salt in her shoes and pockets to protect herself from "tricky individuals" 21:50

Entertainment:
Kris Jenner claims her grandson Tatum "can see" and has conversations with her late husband Robert Kardashian 21:20

News Search

Power Search