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.

  • Sunday, 23. October, 2011

    Player ratings: Arise Sir Richie!

    New Zealanders will celebrate long and hard, after 24 years of World Cup heartache ended in Auckland on Sunday.

  • Sunday, 23. October, 2011

    Donald the unlikely hero?

    New Zealand found an unlikely hero in flyhalf Stephen Donald in their gripping 8-7 World Cup final win over France at Eden Park on Sunday.

  • Sunday, 23. October, 2011
    McCaw hails World Cup triumph

    McCaw hails World Cup triumph

    Richie McCaw spoke of his pride after New Zealand ended their 24-year wait to regain the World Cup with a hard-fought 8-7 victory over France.

  • Sunday, 23. October, 2011
    All Blacks earn World Cup glory

    All Blacks earn World Cup glory

    New Zealand ended 24 years of hurt by being crowned world champions with an 8-7 victory over battling France at Eden Park on Sunday.

  • Saturday, 22. October, 2011
    McCaw: NZ can't be complacent

    McCaw: NZ can't be complacent

    Richie McCaw has urged New Zealand not to waste their opportunity in Sunday's World Cup final against France in Auckland (kick-off 9am BST).

  • Saturday, 22. October, 2011

    Why New Zealand WILL win

    John Eric Paul Mitchell has first-hand experience of World Cup heartache, but he is adamant his successor, Graham Henry, will get to taste success on the biggest stage in the game.

  • Saturday, 22. October, 2011

    All Blacks look to 'superman' Weepu

    It has been a remarkable year for All Blacks scrumhalf Piri Weepu, rebounding from a broken leg to become the pivotal player in a New Zealand team that plays France in the World Cup Final on Sunday.

  • Saturday, 22. October, 2011
    Weepu keeping a clear head

    Weepu keeping a clear head

    New Zealand scrum-half Piri Weepu says they must stay relaxed ahead of Sunday's World Cup final against France.

  • Saturday, 22. October, 2011

    All Blacks legend praises joyful WC

    Sir Wilson Whineray, regarded as one of the greatest New Zealand rugby captains, said the World Cup would still be a "joy" for the country even if France beat the home side in Sunday's Final.

  • Saturday, 22. October, 2011

    McCaw's Final rallying call

    New Zealand captain Richie McCaw said that he will stress the opportunity awaiting the All Blacks shortly before they go out to play France in Sunday's World Cup Final against France at Eden Park.

  • Friday, 21. October, 2011

    Less talk, more music for All Blacks

    The World Cup Final may well be the biggest moment in New Zealand head coach Graham Henry's career.

  • Friday, 21. October, 2011
    Mealamu hails outgoing Henry

    Mealamu hails outgoing Henry

    Keven Mealamu has paid a glowing tribute to New Zealand coach Graham Henry as the All Blacks supremo prepares for his final game at the helm.

  • Friday, 21. October, 2011

    Road to the Final - New Zealand

    New Zealand's path to the World Cup final against France at Eden Park in Auckland on Sunday!

  • Friday, 21. October, 2011
    Triumph would mean world to Henry

    Triumph would mean world to Henry

    Graham Henry admits it would be "marvellous" to see his New Zealand team crowned world champions.

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011
    Unchanged team for All Blacks

    Unchanged team for All Blacks

    New Zealand coach Graham Henry has named an unchanged starting line-up for the World Cup final against France on Sunday.