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.

  • Friday, 30. November, 2012
    Robshaw: We've learnt lessons

    Robshaw: We've learnt lessons

    England captain Chris Robshaw has insisted "anything is possible" ahead of Saturday's clash with New Zealand.

  • Friday, 30. November, 2012

    All Blacks wary of England 'lift'

    New Zealand may be overwhelming favourites to beat England, but coach Steve Hansen is adamant the world champions won't take their hosts lightly.

  • Friday, 30. November, 2012
    NZ hold no fear for Farrell

    NZ hold no fear for Farrell

    Owen Farrell's no-fear mentality marks him out as a special player - and that is how he will approach England's clash with New Zealand.

  • Friday, 30. November, 2012
    Hansen: England not ready yet

    Hansen: England not ready yet

    New Zealand coach Steve Hansen believes England have taken too long to blood their current generation of Test stars.

  • Friday, 30. November, 2012

    Preview: England v New Zealand

    Dan Carter is back. That makes an enormous difference to New Zealand and the game against England at Twickenham on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 29. November, 2012
    NZ embarrassed by Hore attack

    NZ embarrassed by Hore attack

    Steve Hansen has admitted New Zealand are embarrassed by Andrew Hore's assault on Bradley Davies.

  • Thursday, 29. November, 2012
    Farrell to face NZ star Carter

    Farrell to face NZ star Carter

    Owen Farrell will face fellow world player of the year nominee Dan Carter after being confirmed as England's fly-half against New Zealand.

  • Thursday, 29. November, 2012

    Lancaster faces All Black puzzle

    Stuart Lancaster has become the latest coach tasked with Test rugby’s greatest challenge - solving the All Black Rubik’s Cube.

  • Thursday, 29. November, 2012

    All Blacks' Suzi visits London

    Suzi, the name given to a stomach bug that flattened the 1995 All Black before the World Cup Final, has resurfaced ahead of New Zealand's final year-end Test against England in London.

  • Thursday, 29. November, 2012
    Farrell handed No 10 jersey

    Farrell handed No 10 jersey

    Owen Farrell has been confirmed as England's starting fly-half against New Zealand on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 29. November, 2012
    Hansen plays down concerns

    Hansen plays down concerns

    New Zealand have fallen victim to the Norovirus that is sweeping the nation, but do not anticipate any withdrawals.

  • Thursday, 29. November, 2012

    Farrell in Carter face-off

    Owen Farrell will start his first year-end international, when England face New Zealand at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 29. November, 2012

    Hore: Davies' shocking injury

    Bradley Davies said he holds 'no grudge' against disgraced All Black Andrew Hore, despite the force of the hooker's cheap shot landing him in hospital.

  • Thursday, 29. November, 2012
    Carter returns for All Blacks

    Carter returns for All Blacks

    Dan Carter has been cleared to return to the New Zealand starting line-up for Saturday's Test against England.

  • Thursday, 29. November, 2012

    Hore: 'I am sorry'

    Disgraced New Zealand hooker Andrew Hore apologised for his cheap shot from behind on Wales lock Bradley Davies.