A man has been charged after a listening device was located in a room at a hotel in Sydney last year, as ARU boss says the affair leaves a "bitter taste".

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 All Blacks Sevens will enjoy a month of rest, recovery and recharging after the hottest conditions of the season in Sydney sapped

All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu is said to be shocked by a positive drugs test result which has seen him suspended.

All Blacks wing Nehe Milner-Skudder has marked another milestone in his comeback from a serious shoulder injury.

Atlanta Falcons NFL coach Dan Quinn is a big fan of the All Blacks, all because of a book he has read.

More clinical finishing and renewed accuracy at the breakdown are uppermost on the mind of the All Blacks Sevens as they look to move

All Black's fullback to reject Pau move but Dagg in doubt.

All Blacks great Richie McCaw says there is nothing between the All Blacks and England and couldn't pick a winner between the two sides if they were playing this year.

Watch NZ Herald Focus: Henry Vaeoso is honouring the late Jonah Lomu with community driven aerobics.

England coach Eddie Jones has urged his team to follow the example of Richie McCaw and evolve to a truly great team.

Fewer than 10,000 people turned out to Westpac Stadium yesterday, with only about 1000 left to cheer on New Zealand at the end of the night.

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.

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.

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'.