More clinical finishing and renewed accuracy at the breakdown are uppermost on the mind of the All Blacks Sevens as they look to move

All Black's fullback to reject Pau move but Dagg in doubt.

All Blacks great Richie McCaw says there is nothing between the All Blacks and England and couldn't pick a winner between the two sides if they were playing this year.

His star was on the rise in 2016 but long-term concussion symptoms have prevented All Black Charlie Ngatai from taking any training contact.

All Blacks fullback Ben Smith is set to re-sign with NZ Rugby, after turning down an offer from French side Pau.

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England coach Eddie Jones has urged his team to follow the example of Richie McCaw and evolve to a truly great team.

Fewer than 10,000 people turned out to Westpac Stadium yesterday, with only about 1000 left to cheer on New Zealand at the end of the night.

The Blues rugby franchise is gearing up for a Super Rugby season without All Black lock Patrick Tuipulotu.

Only three All Blacks who were on the end-of-year tour to the northern hemisphere will be released to play in the Brisbane Global 10s next month.

The Brisbane 10s situation has raised questions about how deals were done and what was known about the availability of All Blacks.

All Blacks lock won't join his Super Rugby franchise for undisclosed personal reasons.

There's no slumming it in the McCaw household, as the newlyweds continue to celebrate married life in beautiful Central Otago locations.

Sonny Bill Williams' manager has lashed out at the "malicious" coverage of the All Black's links to controversial Muslim clerics.

It's hard to work out whether BMW is speeding towards a crisis or away from one, writes Chris Rattue.

Nehe Milner-Skudder has extended his contract with the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) for the next three years. Milner-Skudder's

The All Blacks Sevens have a tasty Wellington opener against Gordon Tietjens' Samoans, but interim coach Scott Waldrom is keen not

No current All Blacks will be released to play in the Brisbane Global Tens, dealing a crippling blow to the tournament.

All Black halfback Tawera Kerr-Barlow is the latest name linked with a move overseas.

All Blacks TJ Perenara and Anton Lienert-Brown and All Black Sevens star Scott Curry were among several top rugby players to strip down for a Jockey shoot.

the Aaron Cruden deal left more questions than answers, writes Tony Veitch.

New Zealand's depth at first-five - and shortage in other positions - was key to Aaron Cruden's move to Montpellier.

Fullback has long been a position of strength for the All Blacks. So who will step up if Ben Smith or Israel Dagg leave?

The NRL Auckland Nines has been using a photo of All Black Aaron Smith's partner to promote the 'singles zone'.

France-based freelance rugby writer Gavin Mortimer believes that Ben Smith's move to Europe is as good as done.

Money talks, and All Blacks will continue to listen. That's the message from Montpelier owner Mohed Altrad, who has snared Aaron Cruden.

COMMENT: All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is building a squad for the 2019 World Cup and would love most of his men to stay.

Steve Hansen said keeping two out of three ain't bad. Now it must be two out of two after Aaron Cruden signed with French club Montpelier.

COMMENT: Aaron Cruden's career has not been what we expected after falling short as the heir to Dan Carter, writes Chris Rattue.

All Blacks first five-eighth Aaron Cruden has signed a deal with French Top 14 side Montpellier for next season, the club has confirmed.