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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Wild weather threatens to dampen the wedding of the year in Wanaka, with gusty winds and rain forecast.

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.