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.

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011
    All Blacks ready for the unexpected

    All Blacks ready for the unexpected

    Dan Carter believes New Zealand must "expect the unexpected" when they face France in Sunday's World Cup final.

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011

    'Try from the end of the world' still vivid

    France play New Zealand in the World Cup Final at Eden Park on Sunday, a ground where the All Blacks last tasted defeat on July 3, 1994, after Les Bleus snatched a win in the final minute with a memorable try.

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011

    More than just a game...

    The World Cup Final on Sunday is more than just a game for New Zealanders, it represents a chance to end 24 years of sporting pain and lift the spirits of a nation reeling from a string of disasters, experts say.

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011

    Feature: Final to define Henry's legacy

    Graham Henry has an incredible weight of statistics backing him as the greatest All Blacks coach, yet he knows his career could boil down to just one match - this year's World Cup Final.

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011
    Clerc's warning to All Blacks

    Clerc's warning to All Blacks

    Vincent Clerc insists France will head into Sunday's World Cup final against New Zealand confident of victory despite their indifferent form.

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011
    Pape relishing underdog status

    Pape relishing underdog status

    Pascal Pape has warned that France are fully motivated to upset the odds after being written off ahead of Sunday's World Cup final.

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011

    The world's most famous groin is fixed

    All Black star Dan Carter said Thursday that the surgery he underwent on his World Cup-ending groin injury had been successful.

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011
    Hansen stays focused on final

    Hansen stays focused on final

    Steve Hansen has played down speculation he is the favourite to succeed Graham Henry as New Zealand coach after the World Cup final.

  • Wednesday, 19. October, 2011
    Read ready for 'big battle'

    Read ready for 'big battle'

    Kieran Read knows New Zealand face a "big battle" in Sunday's World Cup final against France.

  • Wednesday, 19. October, 2011
    Thomson confident over fitness

    Thomson confident over fitness

    New Zealand back-rower Adam Thomson is confident he will be fit to face France in Sunday's World Cup final at Eden Park.

  • Wednesday, 19. October, 2011

    All Black comedians fail to entertain

    All Black centre Sonny Bill Williams and lock Ali Williams arrived at a news conference Wednesday with a carefully rehearsed routine designed to lighten the mood four days out from New Zealand's World Cup Final against France.

  • Wednesday, 19. October, 2011
    IRB name Player of Year shortlist

    IRB name Player of Year shortlist

    Four players set to star in Sunday's Rugby World Cup final have been named on the shortlist for the IRB Player of the Year award.

  • Wednesday, 19. October, 2011

    Sonny Bill: Past form counts for nothing

    Previous results will have no bearing on Sunday's World Cup Final, New Zealand back Sonny Bill Williams warned as he reflected on France's rocky road to the climax of the game's showpiece tournament.

  • Wednesday, 19. October, 2011

    'Poor' Kiwis won't host WC again

    Australia coach Robbie Deans fears the World Cup may never return to New Zealand, as the International Rugby Board places commercial returns over the experience.

  • Tuesday, 18. October, 2011
    Cruden to quiz Carter for final

    Cruden to quiz Carter for final

    Aaron Cruden will "pick the brains" of New Zealand's absent star Dan Carter as the All Blacks prepare to tackle France in the World Cup final.