New Zealand Rugby News

The New Zealand All Blacks is the most popular rugby team in the world and also one of the most successful.  The All Blacks won the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987 and won a second in 2011, both hosted in New Zealand.  They have won an impressive 75% of all matches they have played since 1903.

  • Friday, 26. April, 2013
    Geech: Lions are big box office

    Geech: Lions are big box office

    Sir Ian McGeechan reckons the British and Irish Lions are bigger than the All Blacks when it comes to box office.

  • Wednesday, 24. April, 2013

    Strong year for New Zealand Rugby

    New Zealand Rugby had a strong 2012 marked by significant success on and off the field, Chairman Mike Eagle said on Wednesday.

  • Monday, 22. April, 2013
    Savea remanded on bail

    Savea remanded on bail

    Hurricanes and New Zealand winger Julian Savea has been remanded on bail without plea after being charged with common assault.

  • Monday, 22. April, 2013

    Depression and despair rule Kiwis

    As many as 15 percent of NZ's players may be wrestling with stress, anxiety, substance abuse and behavioural and mental health issues.

  • Monday, 22. April, 2013

    Saili axed over driving offence

    The fall-out over misbehaving NZ players escalated further when it was revealed that Blues midfielder Francis Saili has been dropped over a driving offence.

  • Monday, 22. April, 2013

    All Black released on bail

    All Blacks wing Julian Savea entered no plea and was remanded on bail when he appeared in court Monday, charged with assaulting his girlfriend.

  • Sunday, 21. April, 2013

    Another All Black in court for violence

    All Black Julian Savea admitted Sunday he has been charged with assault following a domestic incident.

  • Sunday, 21. April, 2013
    Savea charged with assault

    Savea charged with assault

    New Zealand winger Julian Savea will appear in court on Monday charged with common assault in an incident involving his partner.

  • Thursday, 18. April, 2013

    Leaky bouncer guilty of Tindall theft

    A New Zealand bouncer who leaked CCTV footage of former England centre Mike Tindall's drunken antics during the 2011 World Cup was convicted of stealing the video.

  • Saturday, 13. April, 2013
    McCaw set for August return

    McCaw set for August return

    All Blacks captain Richie McCaw will miss the entire Super Rugby season, extending his sabbatical from the sport.

  • Saturday, 13. April, 2013

    McCaw's 'sabbatical' extended

    All Black captain Richie McCaw will miss the entire Super Rugby season as he continues his sabbatical with the aim of prolonging his career.

  • Wednesday, 10. April, 2013
    Hansen extends All Blacks deal

    Hansen extends All Blacks deal

    Coach Steve Hansen has signed a new contract with the All Blacks through to the 2015 World Cup.

  • Wednesday, 10. April, 2013
    NZRU would welcome Williams

    NZRU would welcome Williams

    The New Zealand Rugby Union would welcome the return of Sonny Bill Williams, but he must earn a World Cup spot.

  • Wednesday, 10. April, 2013

    Hansen stays on to the next WC

    All Blacks coach Steve Hansen will oversee New Zealand's World Cup title defence in 2015 after being given a two-year contract extension.

  • Tuesday, 9. April, 2013

    No money worries in Wellington

    Wellington Rugby has announced a second consecutive profit for the first time in six years after doubling their profit from 2011.