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.

  • Saturday, 20. August, 2011
    Boks stun NZ in Tri-Nations

    Boks stun NZ in Tri-Nations

    Morne Steyn returned to kick South Africa to their first win of this year's Tri Nations as they beat New Zealand 18-5 in Port Elizabeth.

  • Friday, 19. August, 2011
    Henry: Result is important

    Henry: Result is important

    New Zealand coach Graham Henry has rubbished claims from the South Africa camp that performance is more important than the result on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 18. August, 2011
    NZ coach rings the changes

    NZ coach rings the changes

    A host of fringe players have been named in the starting XV for Saturday's Tri Nations clash with South Africa.

  • Tuesday, 16. August, 2011
    Star McAlister severs NZ ties

    Star McAlister severs NZ ties

    Luke McAlister has negotiated an early release from his contracts with the New Zealand Rugby Union to join French side Toulouse.

  • Friday, 12. August, 2011
    Henry confident in NZ squad

    Henry confident in NZ squad

    New Zealand coach Graham Henry is confident his squad will be able to win in South Africa on August 20 despite making many changes.

  • Sunday, 7. August, 2011
    Deans disappointed by defeat

    Deans disappointed by defeat

    Australia coach Robbie Deans labelled Saturday's one-sided 16-point loss to New Zealand as a learning experience for his side.

  • Saturday, 6. August, 2011
    All Blacks too good for Aussies

    All Blacks too good for Aussies

    New Zealand's dominance at Eden Park continued as they made it two Tri Nations wins from two with a comfortable 30-14 victory over Australia.

  • Friday, 5. August, 2011
    Aussies aiming to end NZ run

    Aussies aiming to end NZ run

    Australia will be looking to end New Zealand's 15-year lockout at Eden Park on Saturday.

  • Friday, 5. August, 2011
    Carter ready to face Cooper

    Carter ready to face Cooper

    New Zealand's Dan Carter is set to line-up against the man many feel is set to take his crown as the best fly-half in the world, Quade Cooper.

  • Thursday, 4. August, 2011

    USRFF Auction Signed All Black Jersey

    The United States Rugby Football Foundation is auctioning off a New Zealand All Blacks jersey autographed by two of the greatest players to have ever played the game, Michael Jones and Richie McCaw.

  • Thursday, 4. August, 2011
    All Blacks announce changes

    All Blacks announce changes

    New Zealand have announced seven changes to their starting line-up for Saturday's Tri-Nations clash against Australia at Eden Park in Auckland.

  • Tuesday, 2. August, 2011

    2011 All Blacks Jersey

    The new All Black jersey, which has been designed and tested in conjunction with several senior All Blacks including captain Richie McCaw, was unveiled for the first time when the All Blacks took the field against South Africa in their opening Investec Tri Nations match at Westpac Stadium, Wellington, tonight, Saturday 30 July.

  • Tuesday, 2. August, 2011
    Cooper ready for All Blacks

    Cooper ready for All Blacks

    Australia's dynamic fly-half Quade Cooper insists he is ready for more extra attention from Richie McCaw in Saturday's Bledisloe Cup clash.

  • Tuesday, 2. August, 2011

    Kiwis lacking WC enthusiasm

    Barely one third of New Zealanders are enthusiastic about the World Cup, a mere five weeks out from the sport's global showpiece, according to a survey released on Tuesday.

  • Monday, 1. August, 2011

    All Blacks out to burst Wallaby bubble

    After witnessing some fairly exuberant Australian celebrations in recent times the All Blacks are determined to silence the Wallabies when the two sides square off in Auckland this weekend.