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, 22. April, 2013

    All Black released on bail

    All Blacks wing Julian Savea entered no plea and was remanded on bail when he appeared in court Monday, charged with assaulting his girlfriend.

  • Sunday, 21. April, 2013

    Another All Black in court for violence

    All Black Julian Savea admitted Sunday he has been charged with assault following a domestic incident.

  • Sunday, 21. April, 2013
    Savea charged with assault

    Savea charged with assault

    New Zealand winger Julian Savea will appear in court on Monday charged with common assault in an incident involving his partner.

  • Thursday, 18. April, 2013

    Leaky bouncer guilty of Tindall theft

    A New Zealand bouncer who leaked CCTV footage of former England centre Mike Tindall's drunken antics during the 2011 World Cup was convicted of stealing the video.

  • Saturday, 13. April, 2013
    McCaw set for August return

    McCaw set for August return

    All Blacks captain Richie McCaw will miss the entire Super Rugby season, extending his sabbatical from the sport.

  • 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.