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.

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.

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

England have turned to mixed martial arts in search of techniques that will aid their quest to become rugby's No.1 team.

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'.

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.

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.

Richie and Gemma finally say "I do" surrounded by friends and family in Wanaka.