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, 22. May, 2013

    All Blacks to 'attack from everywhere'

    Dan Carter says New Zealand are developing a more attacking gameplan in the hope of confounding opponents' analysis.

  • Friday, 17. May, 2013

    Carter calls for global revamp

    All Black great Dan Carter backed calls to overhaul the global playing calendar, saying the off-season is too short and risks player burnout.

  • Friday, 17. May, 2013

    Blues go 'private'

    The licence to operate the Blues Super Rugby franchise has been partially sold-off to a private investment firm.

  • Wednesday, 15. May, 2013

    Eaton sits out after wife's death

    Force scrumhalf Chris Eaton will sit out the rest of the Super Rugby season, following the death of his wife in a car accident in his native New Zealand.

  • Tuesday, 14. May, 2013

    Hansen keeps his options open

    All Blacks coach Steve Hansen named 10 uncapped players in a 38-man training group ahead of New Zealand's three-Test series against France.

  • Tuesday, 14. May, 2013
    New look for All Blacks

    New look for All Blacks

    New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has called up 10 uncapped players to his training squad for the series against France.

  • Monday, 13. May, 2013

    Players threaten 'strike action'

    The head of New Zealand's Rugby Players Association said players could take strike action "as a last resort" to press claims for an integrated season.

  • Friday, 10. May, 2013

    Assault: Another black mark for NZ

    New Zealand rugby was dealt another black eye with the news this week that two Southland players appeared in court for off-field indiscretions.

  • Tuesday, 7. May, 2013

    Cane able to fill McCaw’s boots

    Chiefs flank Sam Cane is being earmarked to wear the All Black No.7 jersey in the absence of regular captain Richie McCaw.

  • Sunday, 5. May, 2013
    South Africa win Sevens final

    South Africa win Sevens final

    South Africa edged out rivals New Zealand 28-21 to lift the Ned Haig Cup in the Emirates Airline Glasgow Sevens.

  • Friday, 3. May, 2013

    'Significant chapter' for big bad Brad

    Plaudits are flowing freely for one of the toughest competitors in New Zealand, veteran lock Brad Thorn.

  • Friday, 26. April, 2013
    Geech: Lions are big box office

    Geech: Lions are big box office

    Sir Ian McGeechan reckons the British and Irish Lions are bigger than the All Blacks when it comes to box office.

  • Wednesday, 24. April, 2013

    Strong year for New Zealand Rugby

    New Zealand Rugby had a strong 2012 marked by significant success on and off the field, Chairman Mike Eagle said on Wednesday.

  • Monday, 22. April, 2013
    Savea remanded on bail

    Savea remanded on bail

    Hurricanes and New Zealand winger Julian Savea has been remanded on bail without plea after being charged with common assault.

  • Monday, 22. April, 2013

    Depression and despair rule Kiwis

    As many as 15 percent of NZ's players may be wrestling with stress, anxiety, substance abuse and behavioural and mental health issues.