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

New Zealand Rugby will need to write out million-dollar-a-year cheques to keep Ben Smith, Aaron Cruden and Israel Dagg here.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen expects other senior players to follow Owen Franks in inking new contracts with NZ Rugby.

Munster director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has denied reports that his club are trying to sign All Blacks fullback Ben Smith.

The second most capped All Blacks prop of all time and one of the best players in world rugby, Owen Franks, has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby.

How do you try and convince a committee you're not guilty of using performance enhancing drugs? Compare yourself to the All Blacks of course.

New Zealand Rugby are open to the idea of giving All Blacks skipper Kieran Read a Richie McCaw-esque sabbatical before the 2019 World

New Zealand Rugby boss Steve Tew has summarised the code's year as a mixed bag, with some exceptional on-field performances tempered

All Blacks great Richie McCaw and fiancee Gemma Flynn have splashed out on a spectacular $2.5m family home.

Beauden Barrett hadn't spent this much time with his brothers since they were in primary school.

One of the major sponsors of the All Blacks admitted last night that they have 'despaired' at the controversy that has enveloped the sport in 2016.

The world's best rugby player is now confirmed as New Zealand's best rugby player - Beauden Barrett.

An elite group of All Blacks are in line to join the millionaires club following moves by New Zealand Rugby to give players a significant rise in pay.