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

The Hurricanes have a plethora of X-factor players as they prepare to enjoy themselves at tomorrow's Brisbane Tens, and Jonah Lowe

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.

Injured All Blacks hooker James Parsons hopes to begin his Super Rugby season a month into the Blues campaign.

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 Hurricanes appear not to be taking this weekend's Brisbane 10s all that seriously. While that may not be music to the ears of

Former Wallaby Scott Higginbotham has been charged with assaulting a police officer and illegally entering a police establishment

Tana Umaga will meet the All Blacks coaches tomorrow to discuss the early-season plan for his top players.

Who needs dancing girls when you have Super Rugby grinch Martin Devlin starring in the latest Super Boom Boom ad?

Dave Rennie is happy to be talking on-field rugby issues again after two separate sagas since the Chiefs last kicked a ball in anger. The

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

Apia Park has come a long way from the basic ground where Michael Jones made his test debut - for Manu Samoa - back in 1986. "It's

The Blues have a massive first week of June planned. Locked into a Wednesday June 7 fixture with the touring Lions, before around

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

Super Rugby campaign #Superbangbang has been given the red card - with women's advocates hoping its replacement will send a better message.

The Blues are poised to announce they will play an official Super Rugby match in Samoa this year.

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

BMW is reviewing its ambassador deal with Sonny Bill Williams after complaints about his links with controversial Muslim clerics.

Duco Events insist next month's Brisbane Tens tournament will feature top All Black talent.

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

Former All Black skills guru Mick Byrne reckons he can turn future Wallaby Taniela Tupou into a top class player.

Blues coach and former All Blacks captain Tana Umaga has given a cautious endorsement of rugby's controversial new tackling laws.

COMMENT: By design or accident, it doesn't matter, rugby has decided to deal with the "high shots", writes Wynne Gray.

Victim advocate Louise Nicholas says allegations Chiefs rugby players verbally abused two female parking wardens are "disappointing".

Stars are intrigued by talk of a rugby union adaptation of State of Origin, which could be launched in June.

A clean slate, full pre-season and a backline full of potential has Quade Cooper right where he wants to be.

Charlie Faumuina will play for French club Toulouse next year.

Former Hurricanes coach Colin Cooper has been named the next Chiefs coach, taking over from Scotland-bound Dave Rennie in 2018. Rennie