England reportedly want to play the All Blacks in November and a revenue-sharing move could earn New Zealand Rugby more than $5 million for the London showdown.

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All of New Zealand should be cheering on England on Saturday in Dublin as they look to eclipse the All Blacks' winning streak of 18 consecutive victories.

Angry Racing 92 owner Jacky Lorenzetti has accused Dan Carter and his teammates of too much partying as the defence of their French Top 14 title hangs by a thread.

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In my Super Rugby season preview, I suggested the Australian teams could see the heels of the Kiwi teams and, just maybe, they might close the gap this year. But the gap is as wide as ever. So what is driving the men from across the ditch?

Dan Carter is facing massive scrutiny – being labelled "a shadow of his former self" – as he gets ready for a return to action with his French club this weekend.

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New Zealand Rugby is concerned about the state of Australian and South African rugby but probably not as concerned as it should be.

Former All Blacks halfback Byron Kelleher has been found guilty of domestic assault and fined in a French court.

Dan Carter has lost a lucrative sponsorship with a car company because of his drink-driving charge.

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All Blacks great Dan Carter is reportedly facing a drink-driving charge after being stopped by police in Paris.

Former Blues Super Rugby rugby coach Pat Lam has hit back at what he perceives as some heavy-handed criticism from All Blacks boss Steve Hansen around back-rower Steven Luatua's decision to sign a two-year deal with Bristol in England.

Former All Blacks and Chiefs loose forward Sione Lauaki has died aged 35.

Drug Free Sport New Zealand boss Graeme Steel says Patrick Tuipulotu's doping case is a "one in 10,000" occurrence after the All Blacks lock was cleared of taking a banned substance.

Former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw says he feels fortunate to have escaped any long-term head issues from his lengthy time at the top of rugby.

Atlanta Falcons NFL head coach Dan Quinn will look just about anywhere for a winning edge ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl in Houston, and said he has been hugely inspired by the extraordinary legacy of the New Zealand rugby team.

The Brisbane Global Tens rugby event will be lacking the star power of current All Blacks players, with the New Zealand Test representatives reportedly being ruled out of the tournament.

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All Blacks five-eighth Aaron Cruden will pack his bags and head to Montpellier for the 2017-18 Top 14 season after signing a lucrative three-year deal.

The All Blacks will return to France in 2017 for a second successive end-of-year tour Test.

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There is not a stakeholder in the English game who does not crave to see the All Blacks at Twickenham.

All Blacks prop Charlie Faumuina will quit New Zealand rugby to join French club Toulouse from the start of the next European season.