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.

  • Monday, 17. June, 2013

    Midfield poser for All Blacks

    Conrad Smith's upcoming sabbatical has left All Black management with a mild headache as to who is going to be the long-term replacement.

  • Sunday, 16. June, 2013

    All Blacks' defence broke French

    The All Blacks hailed their resolute defending after they held France scoreless for the first time ever in Christchurch on Saturday.

  • Sunday, 16. June, 2013

    All Black causes homophobic storm

    All Black fullback Israel Dagg sparked a torrent of criticism on Sunday after he used a homophobic slur on Twitter.

  • Sunday, 16. June, 2013

    Carter boost for NZ; French setback

    All Black flyhalf Dan Carter has been cleared to play in the third Test against France, while Les Bleus have lost two key players.

  • Sunday, 16. June, 2013
    Carter fit for final NZ Test

    Carter fit for final NZ Test

    Dan Carter could return to the New Zealand side for next week's third and final Test against France in New Plymouth.

  • Saturday, 15. June, 2013

    All Black kicking game wins the day

    All Black coach Steve Hansen said a switch to an unusual kicking game was behind the big 30-0 win over France.

  • Saturday, 15. June, 2013

    Player ratings: Outclassed

    The French were thoroughly outclassed in their 0-30 humbling at the hands of the All Blacks in Christchurch on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 15. June, 2013

    All Blacks crush France

    New Zealand ran in three tries as they cruised past France with a 30-0 victory in Christchurch on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 15. June, 2013

    Player ratings: Black dominance

    The All Blacks returned to their brilliant best as they sealed the series against France with a dominant 30-0 win in Christchurch on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 15. June, 2013

    All Blacks rout hapless French

    New Zealand took an unassailable 2-0 series lead when they routed a hapless French team 30-0 in Christchurch on Saturday.

  • Friday, 14. June, 2013
    New Zealand v France preview

    New Zealand v France preview

    New Zealand captain Kieran Read has backed Sam Whitelock after his inclusion in the team for the second Test against France at the last minute.

  • Friday, 14. June, 2013

    Preview: New Zealand v France

    Injury forced the The All Blacks into a late reshuffle on Friday as they prepared to mark their 500th Test.

  • Thursday, 13. June, 2013

    Contract conundrum for Ranger

    Rene Ranger might have to honour his contract with Montpellier and give up on his Test ambitions.

  • Thursday, 13. June, 2013

    SA flank gets French call-up

    France coach Philippe Saint-Andre made four changes to his starting line-up for the second Test against the All Blacks on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 12. June, 2013

    Captain Read reaches half-centery

    All Black No.8 Kieran Read will reach 50 Test caps when he leads the All Blacks out in their 500th Test against France in Christchurch on Saturday.