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.

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011
    Woodcock blow for All Blacks

    Woodcock blow for All Blacks

    The All Blacks have played down their latest injury scare after prop Tony Woodcock suffered a hamstring problem.

  • Sunday, 4. September, 2011
    WIilliams: Nottingham helped me

    WIilliams: Nottingham helped me

    New Zealand lock Ali Williams owes Nottingham a debt of gratitude for helping to rekindle his World Cup dream after two years of injury hell.

  • Saturday, 3. September, 2011
    All Blacks set for World Cup bid

    All Blacks set for World Cup bid

    Graham Henry has learned from New Zealand's disastrous 2007 World Cup campaign - and steeled his men for the perils of sudden-death rugby.

  • Saturday, 3. September, 2011
    Kiwi praise for England

    Kiwi praise for England

    Martin Johnson has been praised for transforming England into "strong contenders" for the World Cup - by tournament favourites New Zealand.

  • Friday, 2. September, 2011
    Lomu: This is NZ's time

    Lomu: This is NZ's time

    World Cup legend Jonah Lomu believes New Zealand can finally end 24 years of hurt by lifting the Webb Ellis Trophy.

  • Wednesday, 31. August, 2011
    O'Neill: NZ are favourites

    O'Neill: NZ are favourites

    Australian Rugby Union chief John O'Neill claims World Cup hosts New Zealand remain favourites - but insists the Wallabies have a "real shout".

  • Monday, 29. August, 2011
    All Blacks' Read suffers injury

    All Blacks' Read suffers injury

    New Zealand expect Kieran Read to miss most of the World Cup round-robin stage after tests showed he has torn a ligament in his left ankle.

  • Sunday, 28. August, 2011
    McCaw takes positives from loss

    McCaw takes positives from loss

    New Zealand captain Richie McCaw claims their Tri Nations loss to Australia will help their squad eliminate complacency ahead of the World Cup.

  • Saturday, 27. August, 2011
    Aussies lift Tri Nations trophy

    Aussies lift Tri Nations trophy

    Australia lifted the final-ever Tri Nations trophy after a narrow 25-20 win over New Zealand at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday.

  • Friday, 26. August, 2011
    Australia gunning to end drought

    Australia gunning to end drought

    Australia head into their decider with New Zealand on Saturday night motivated by the chance to end a 10-year Tri Nations drought.

  • Thursday, 25. August, 2011
    All Blacks go for experience

    All Blacks go for experience

    New Zealand have included Richie McCaw, Dan Carter and Piri Weepu in their starting XV for Saturday's Tri Nations decider against Australia.

  • Thursday, 25. August, 2011
    Smith wary of Wallabies

    Smith wary of Wallabies

    New Zealand centre Conrad Smith insists Australia will still pose a considerable threat in Saturday's Tri Nations decider in Brisbane.

  • Thursday, 25. August, 2011
    Alexander: Aussies up for fight

    Alexander: Aussies up for fight

    Ben Alexander says World Cup spots will be up for grabs when Australia face New Zealand in the Tri-Nations this weekend.

  • Wednesday, 24. August, 2011
    Kepu out to trump All Blacks

    Kepu out to trump All Blacks

    Sekope Kepu thinks the winner of Saturday's Tri Nations game with the All Blacks in Brisbane will take a psychological edge into the World Cup.

  • Tuesday, 23. August, 2011
    All Blacks announce squad

    All Blacks announce squad

    Sitiveni Sivivatu, Wyatt Crockett, Liam Messam, Jarrad Hoeata and Hosea Gear have all been left out of New Zealand's 30-man World Cup squad.