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.
The appearance of the World Cup-winning All Black team in Soweto and the process to appoint a new Springbok coach appear to be the main bullet points on the agenda this week.
Twenty-eight new faces feature in New Zealand's five Super Rugby franchises, who named their squads for the 2012 season on Wednesday.
World Cup-winning coach Graham Henry has officially stepped down from his role in charge of the All Blacks.
All Black coach Graham Henry, one of the world's most successful coaches, announced Tuesday he is stepping down just nine days after guiding the team to win the World Cup in New Zealand.
Injury-prone World Cup All Black Colin Slade is determined to overcome his latest injury setback.
The Chiefs have secured the signing of All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams from the Crusaders for next season.
While World Cup-winning All Black coach Graham Henry is yearning for some 'down time', he is being bombarded with 'offers' and suggestions from around the world about what to do in future.
Aaron Cruden, one of the All Blacks' four World Cup flyhalves, doesn't need surgery for the knee injury which forced him out of the Final against France in Auckland last Sunday.
All Black legend John Kirwan, due to quit as Japan coach after the Brave Blossoms' disappointment at the World Cup, came under fire Saturday for his use of foreign-born players.
All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams is under the spotlight once again as his decision on where his future lies comes into question once again.
World Cup-winning All Blacks coach Graham Henry is poised to step down in the coming days, but he won't step away from the game.
New Zealand's World Cup-winning coach Graham Henry admits he would be interested in working with the RFU in a development role.
Four days after beating France in the World Cup Final, the New Zealand Rugby Union has announced it will open a commercial office in Paris.
Just call 2011 the Year of the Kiwi! The All Blacks have just won their second World Cup title, three of four coaches in the semifinals of that tournament were New Zealanders and the Kiwi foreign legion are also top of the pops in the Currie Cup.
France have been fined £2500 for advancing on the New Zealand haka before Sunday's World Cup final.
Gilbert has released a new line of rugby cleats. The Gilbert Virtuo 8S is part of the exciting new product. Check it out.
The entire All Blacks apparel line has been updated for 2013/14. Check out the New Zealand All Blacks polo.
The Nike Tiempo is a solid rugby cleat and one of few styles still made from full-grain natural leather.
The Gilbert Blitz 8S rugby cleat is a great cleat at a great price of $69.99. Get a new pair of cleats today.
A cool looking all black rugby cleat with the high performance adidas is known for. Get in the Gear!
Wear the crest of the British and Irish Lions on your t-shirt. A great look for the summer.
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The All Blacks Performance t-shirt is black with hints of blue from the training jersey. Very Cool.
The New Zealand All Blacks training jersey for 2013/14. Get in the Gear!
The USA Rugby Pro Alternate rugby jersey is perfect for any fan of the Eagles. Get yours to wear during the summer Test matches.
The NEW All Blacks 2013/14 jersey has arrived at World Rugby Shop. Dare to wear the colors of the All Blacks.