Former NZ-born French international Tony Marsh doubts All Black first-five Aaron Cruden is suited to French club rugby.

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: 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.

All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith is comfortable sharing information with rugby league club Melbourne Storm saying both codes

France will host the All Blacks for the second straight year after announcing their home tests schedule for the end of the year. France

Richie McCaw may be a hard man on the field, but as the woman who would be his wife walked towards him, he admits he "choked up a wee bit''.

Richie McCaw and his sporting sweetheart Gemma are celebrating their union with friends and family at a low-key after function.

Former All Black Nick Evans admits he fears for the future of rugby under the controversial new tackling laws.

Richie McCaw swept hockey sensation Gemma Flynn off her feet when he proposed to her early last year - and again when they wed yesterday.

North Harbour sevens coach Allan Pollock says coaches should not worry too much about stopping offloads but focus on chop (low) tackles.

It seems someone important is getting married at the Olive Grove venue in Wanaka this weekend.

Eddie Jones has said every game England play they are working on a plan to beat the All Blacks.

The French rugby paper Midi Olympique says star All Blacks back Ben Smith is set to sign for the French top 14 team Pau.

All Black lock Patrick Tuipulotu will take on a fresh challenge in the new year, having been named a family chief in Samoa this week. The

Passionate French rugby supporters save their greatest admiration for the men in the front row, writes Wynne Gray.

Charlie Faumuina will play for French club Toulouse next year.

New Zealand Rugby will need to write out million-dollar-a-year cheques to keep Ben Smith, Aaron Cruden and Israel Dagg here.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen expects other senior players to follow Owen Franks in inking new contracts with NZ Rugby.

Munster director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has denied reports that his club are trying to sign All Blacks fullback Ben Smith.

The second most capped All Blacks prop of all time and one of the best players in world rugby, Owen Franks, has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby.

How do you try and convince a committee you're not guilty of using performance enhancing drugs? Compare yourself to the All Blacks of course.

New Zealand Rugby are open to the idea of giving All Blacks skipper Kieran Read a Richie McCaw-esque sabbatical before the 2019 World