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.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011
    WRU boss aims to keep Gatland

    WRU boss aims to keep Gatland

    Wales rugby boss Roger Lewis has warned off possible suitors of coach Warren Gatland following their run to the World Cup semi-finals.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011
    Cooper: Pressure on All Blacks

    Cooper: Pressure on All Blacks

    Australia's maverick fly-half Quade Cooper has cranked up the pressure on the All Blacks ahead of Sunday's semi-final.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011

    All Blacks dismiss McCaw concerns

    The All Blacks have denied that there are fitness concerns over captain Richie McCaw after Crusaders openside flank Matt Todd trained with the squad on Wednesday.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011

    All Blacks draw inspiration from legends

    As they move closer to their ultimate goal at the World Cup, the All Blacks are getting advice and inspiration from the men who lifted the Webb Ellis Cup in 1987 and had 'New Zealand' inscribed on rugby’s greatest prize.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011

    The bringer of bad news

    Deb Robinson is the person New Zealanders have come to dread seeing at an All Blacks news conference during the World Cup as the team doctor has brought nothing but bad tidings.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011
    All Blacks: No McCaw concerns

    All Blacks: No McCaw concerns

    New Zealand have played down fears over the fitness of captain Richie McCaw after Crusaders flanker Matt Todd appeared at training Wednesday.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011
    Sonny silences his critics

    Sonny silences his critics

    Sonny Bill Williams believes he has proved his critics wrong after playing a key role in New Zealand's charge to the Rugby World Cup semis.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011

    Sonny Bill: The best is yet to come

    New Zealand are yet to play their best rugby at the World Cup, All Blacks backline ace Sonny Bill Williams warned ahead of Sunday's semifinal against trans-Tasman rivals Australia.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011
    Beale worry for Wallabies

    Beale worry for Wallabies

    Australia are sweating over the fitness of star full-back Kurtley Beale ahead of Sunday's Rugby World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011
    Donald never gave up on World Cup

    Donald never gave up on World Cup

    New Bath signing Stephen Donald is ready to do a job for New Zealand after answering an injury SOS sent out by the World Cup favourites.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011

    Lomu leaves hospital

    New Zealand media is reporting that All Blacks great Jonah Lomu has been released from hospital 16 days after being admitted for kidney failure.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011

    Rankings shuffle but All Blacks still reign

    New Zealand remained officially the world's best team after the latest edition of the IRB rankings was published on Tuesday ahead of this weekend's World Cup semifinals.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011
    Smith: Cooper still dangerous

    Smith: Cooper still dangerous

    New Zealand assistant coach Wayne Smith is refusing to take Australia fly-half Quade Cooper lightly ahead Sunday's World Cup semi-final.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011

    Smith: All Blacks still have leaders

    All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith believes there is enough depth and maturity in the New Zealand squad to fill the void left by Dan Carter and Mils Muliaina.

  • Monday, 10. October, 2011
    England agree to 2015 changes

    England agree to 2015 changes

    England have agreed to play midweek matches when they host the 2015 Rugby World Cup after the leading nations backed proposals over fixtures.