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French club owner reveals his special link with Cruden

Money talks, and All Blacks will continue to listen. That's the message from Montpelier owner Mohed Altrad, who has snared Aaron Cruden.

Four big stars still to sign with All Blacks

COMMENT: All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is building a squad for the 2019 World Cup and would love most of his men to stay.

Can NZ rugby keep Smith and Dagg?

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.

Chris Rattue: Aaron Cruden - NZ Rugby's nearly man

COMMENT: Aaron Cruden's career has not been what we expected after falling short as the heir to Dan Carter, writes Chris Rattue.

Cruden - It's going to be a fantastic challenge

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 and Storm bridging cross-code divide

All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith is comfortable sharing information with rugby league club Melbourne Storm saying both codes

France confirm rematch with All Blacks

France will host the All Blacks for the second straight year after announcing their home tests schedule for the end of the year. France

Hard man Richie gets emotional over bride

Richie McCaw may be a hard man on the field, but as the woman who would be his wife walked towards him, he admits he "choked up a wee bit''.

All Black Patrick Tuipulotu becomes a chief

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

Gray: Faumuina will quickly become French favourite

Passionate French rugby supporters save their greatest admiration for the men in the front row, writes Wynne Gray.

AB Faumuina signs to play in France

Charlie Faumuina will play for French club Toulouse next year.

$1m and rising to keep ABs star trio

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

Hansen's master plan on track with Franks re-signing

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

Munster dismiss Ben Smith talks

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

Key All Black re-signs with NZR

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.

All Blacks used to try avoid drugs accusation in British Cycling

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.