Former Blues coach Pat Lam has hit out at Steve Hansen after the All Blacks coach branded him an "ex-New Zealander".

Leading the All Blacks is not a job that anyone ever has or ever will wriggle into and find everything fits snugly.

Steven Luatua has no regrets about signing with Bristol, saying securing his family's financial future was paramount.

COMMENT: Does Auckland and Blues rugby have a race issue?

All Blacks hooker Nathan Harris is targeting an April return to competitive rugby after tearing his ACL last year.

All Blacks captain Kieran Read describes himself as 100 per cent fit, as he continues rehabilitating from wrist surgery.

COMMENT: It is wrong to judge, but later this year, Luatua may wonder if he has done the right thing.

Former All Black and Chiefs player Sione Lauaki will be farewelled at a funeral service in Auckland on Saturday.

All Black captain Kieran Read is "really disappointed" Steven Luatua is heading to Bristol.

Chris Rattue remembers well the first time he saw the big forward in action.

COMMENT: History can give NZ Rugby admin some great bugging tips.

A "flawed genius" who was quiet off the field and thundering in the tackle, former All Black Sione Lauaki yesterday died.

Sir Graham Henry says the All Blacks were unaware of Sione Lauaki's illness.

Sione Lauaki's death at 35 led to an outpouring of grief and tributes in the New Zealand rugby community.

Ben Smith's could be the first of a flurry of All Blacks signings for 2019.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is 'confident" back-line utility Israel Dagg will re-sign with New Zealand Rugby soon.

sup110217nadtrio.jpg - this pic is for cyber only Getting into the tour safari spirit are from left, IRC co-founder Tristan Tuckey

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

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.

All Blacks security contractor Adrian Gard has denied involvement in the bugging scandal that has rocked world rugby.

Adrian Gard - also known as "Gardie'' - has had more than 30 years' experience in the security game.

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".