Kaino to stick with All Blacks

Wellington - Loose forward Jerome Kaino re-signed to play in New Zealand for a further three years Tuesday, as the All Blacks look to shore up their stocks post the Rugby World Cup this year.

"This is a huge announcement for us. Jerome is one of our leading players and the first to re-sign through to 2018," New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew.

"While we will see players depart our shores, we are buoyed by the news which demonstrates that the rugby environment we provide here in New Zealand remains stimulating and attractive to our top players."