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Coach Steve Hansen is sticking by the All Blacks' Aussie-based security expert.

Australian and New Zealand rugby are drawing dangerous battlelines, writes Gregor Paul.

Patrick Tuipulotu received cheers and applause from his teammates when he entered the Blues' headquarters this morning.

All Black and Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu has talked about being the relief of being cleared of a positive drugs test.

NZ Rugby boss Steve Tew has expressed dismay at leaks that exposed All Black Patrick Tuipolutu's positive drugs test.

The head of Drug Free Sport New Zealand says there is no question about All Black Patrick Tuipulotu's integrity.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says it's "wonderful news" to hear Patrick Tuipulotu has been cleared of his doping charge. The lock

The doping charge against Patrick Tuipulotu has been dropped after his B-Sample tested negative for banned substances.

Comment: With the latest development in the "Spygate" saga, the relationship between the NZ and Australia rugby unions is irreparably damaged, writes Gregor Paul.

The arrest of a security consultant employed by the All Blacks in the infamous "Spygate" case has been described by a private investigator as "cringeworthy".

With Ben Smith signed until 2020, the All Blacks are in great shape to build a team to win a third consecutive World Cup.

COMMENT: An arrest may have been made, but it's unlikely Spygate is over. It may, in fact, just be beginning.

All Blacks coach has described as "bizarre" the arrest today of a security consultant who has worked for the ABs for a "long time".

A man has been charged after a listening device was located in a room at a hotel in Sydney last year, as ARU boss says the affair leaves a "bitter taste".

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has no doubt about the importance of fullback Ben Smith's decision to re-sign with New Zealand Rugby.

The All Blacks Sevens will enjoy a month of rest, recovery and recharging after the hottest conditions of the season in Sydney sapped

All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu is said to be shocked by a positive drugs test result which has seen him suspended.

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.

Tony Veitch writes: Asking All Blacks to turn up, train their backsides off, plus learn a new format of the game in 10 days. Why not?

There will no excuses around poor preparation should the All Blacks Sevens fail to fire in their title defence at this weekend's Wellington

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.