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, 23. November, 2012

    Preview: Wales v New Zealand

    World Cup champions New Zealand go into their Test match against Wales as overwhelming favourites.

  • Thursday, 22. November, 2012

    Carter in doubt for Cardiff clash

    All Black flyhalf Dan Carter is in doubt for Saturday’s encounter against Wales in Cardiff after pulling up with a leg injury in training.

  • Thursday, 22. November, 2012
    Report: Carter fitness concerns

    Report: Carter fitness concerns

    World champions New Zealand are reportedly sweating on the fitness of Dan Carter for Saturday's Millennium Stadium clash against Wales.

  • Thursday, 22. November, 2012

    Friday D-Day for Thomson

    The hearing for the IRB’s appeal against All Black flank Adam Thomson’s sanction will take place in London on Friday.

  • Thursday, 22. November, 2012

    Wales wing withdraws

    Wales have suffered a late blow ahead of Saturday's clash with New Zealand in Cardiff with wing George North forced to withdraw due to injury.

  • Thursday, 22. November, 2012
    NZ omit Thomson against Wales

    NZ omit Thomson against Wales

    New Zealand have decided not to recall flanker Adam Thomson for Saturday's Test match against Wales at the Millennium Stadium.

  • Thursday, 22. November, 2012

    All Black big guns unleashed in Cardiff

    All Black coach Steve Hansen pulled out the big guns for New Zealand's encounter with Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 21. November, 2012

    IRB appeal Kiwi's 'unduly lenient' ban

    The IRB will appeal what it strongly believes to be an “unduly lenient" ban handed down to All Black flank Adam Thomson.

  • Wednesday, 21. November, 2012
    IRB launches Thomson appeal

    IRB launches Thomson appeal

    The International Rugby Union has confirmed it will appeal against the "lenient" ban given to New Zealand flanker Adam Thomson last week.

  • Wednesday, 21. November, 2012

    Roberts wants to 'make a statement'

    Wales centre Jamie Roberts has urged the struggling Six Nations champions to put their best foot forward when they face New Zealand.

  • Tuesday, 20. November, 2012

    Read expects Cardiff cracker

    All Black No.8 Kieran Read says Wales remain a top side and will provide a stern challenge in Cardiff on Saturday despite their recent form.

  • Tuesday, 20. November, 2012
    Read not taking Wales lightly

    Read not taking Wales lightly

    New Zealand number eight Kieran Read expects nothing less than a "bloody tough Test match" when the world champions face struggling Wales.

  • Tuesday, 20. November, 2012

    Triple blow for Maori

    Injury has ruled out three New Zealand Maori players for the team’s final match of their European tour against Canada this weekend.

  • Tuesday, 20. November, 2012

    Gatland rings the changes for AB's

    Warren Gatland wasted little time in making his presence felt upon his return as Wales coach, making five changes for Saturday's clash against world champions New Zealand.  

  • Tuesday, 20. November, 2012

    Wales banking on Gatland factor

    Wales assistant coach Shaun Edwards cannot wait for Warren Gatland to return to the fold as the team face the daunting challenge of taking on the All Blacks.