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, 13. April, 2013

    McCaw's 'sabbatical' extended

    All Black captain Richie McCaw will miss the entire Super Rugby season as he continues his sabbatical with the aim of prolonging his career.

  • Wednesday, 10. April, 2013
    Hansen extends All Blacks deal

    Hansen extends All Blacks deal

    Coach Steve Hansen has signed a new contract with the All Blacks through to the 2015 World Cup.

  • Wednesday, 10. April, 2013
    NZRU would welcome Williams

    NZRU would welcome Williams

    The New Zealand Rugby Union would welcome the return of Sonny Bill Williams, but he must earn a World Cup spot.

  • Wednesday, 10. April, 2013

    Hansen stays on to the next WC

    All Blacks coach Steve Hansen will oversee New Zealand's World Cup title defence in 2015 after being given a two-year contract extension.

  • Tuesday, 9. April, 2013

    No money worries in Wellington

    Wellington Rugby has announced a second consecutive profit for the first time in six years after doubling their profit from 2011.

  • Monday, 8. April, 2013

    All Black blow for Blues

    All Black prop Charlie Faumuina will miss the rest of the Blues' Super Rugby season with a calf injury and is in doubt for NZs Test series against France.

  • Tuesday, 2. April, 2013

    Duo commit to All Blacks

    Wyatt Crockett and Brodie Retallick have agreed new two-year deals with the New Zealand Rugby Union.

  • Monday, 1. April, 2013

    All Black duo not going anywhere

    Crusaders prop Wyatt Crockett and Chiefs lock Brodie Retallick have re-signed with New Zealand Rugby.

  • Wednesday, 27. March, 2013

    Barnes adds spice to June Tests

    The All Blacks versus France World Cup final replay in June was given added spice Wednesday with the appointment of Wayne Barnes as the referee.

  • Tuesday, 26. March, 2013

    Kiwi finances in great shape

    New Zealand Rugby (NZR) have announced an ambitious set of goals for the next four years as well as reporting a profit improvement for the 2012 financial year.

  • Monday, 25. March, 2013

    Another All Black gone in a 'Flash'

    Chiefs' wing Lelia Masaga will head off shore at the conclusion of the Super Rugby competition.

  • Friday, 22. March, 2013
    England lose Hong Kong opener

    England lose Hong Kong opener

    England will aim to make up ground on the second day of the Hong Kong Sevens after losing 28-7 to Samoa in their opening Pool C game.

  • Wednesday, 20. March, 2013

    Concern as Kiwi remains in Japan jail

    All Black great Tana Umaga said he was as surprised as anyone and worried after his cousin Jerry Collins was arrested in Japan.

  • Wednesday, 20. March, 2013

    BoD and Umaga 'kissed and made up'

    Former All Black captain Tana Umaga said he'd made peace with Brian O'Driscoll over his infamous 2005 B&I Lions tour spear tackle.

  • Sunday, 17. March, 2013

    All Black arrested for carrying a knife

    All Blacks loose forward Jerry Collins has been arrested in Japan on charges of illegally carrying a kitchen knife.