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, 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.

  • Monday, 25. March, 2013

    Another All Black gone in a 'Flash'

    Chiefs' wing Lelia Masaga will head off shore at the conclusion of the Super Rugby competition.

  • Friday, 22. March, 2013
    England lose Hong Kong opener

    England lose Hong Kong opener

    England will aim to make up ground on the second day of the Hong Kong Sevens after losing 28-7 to Samoa in their opening Pool C game.

  • Wednesday, 20. March, 2013

    Concern as Kiwi remains in Japan jail

    All Black great Tana Umaga said he was as surprised as anyone and worried after his cousin Jerry Collins was arrested in Japan.

  • Wednesday, 20. March, 2013

    BoD and Umaga 'kissed and made up'

    Former All Black captain Tana Umaga said he'd made peace with Brian O'Driscoll over his infamous 2005 B&I Lions tour spear tackle.

  • Sunday, 17. March, 2013

    All Black arrested for carrying a knife

    All Blacks loose forward Jerry Collins has been arrested in Japan on charges of illegally carrying a kitchen knife.

  • Wednesday, 13. March, 2013

    Guildford's conditional return

    The New Zealand Rugby Union has decided to reinstate Zac Guildford to professional rugby and the Crusaders.

  • Saturday, 9. March, 2013

    Kiwi bad boy back in the game

    Wayward All Blacks wing Zac Guildford has been cleared to return to club rugby in New Zealand.

  • Wednesday, 6. March, 2013

    All Black Carter denies Japan deal

    All Blacks star flyhalf Dan Carter on Wednesday denied speculation he had signed a deal to play Japanese club rugby.

  • Tuesday, 5. March, 2013

    Guilford faces judgment day

    Crusaders wing Zac Guildford's playing future could be determined at a New Zealand Rugby Union disciplinary hearing on Thursday.

  • Tuesday, 26. February, 2013

    Canterbury claim Holland's services

    Former  Manawatu, Taranaki and Munster Centre Jason Holland has been appointed as Canterbury Assistant Coach for the 2013 National Provincial Championship campaign.

  • Friday, 22. February, 2013

    All Black veteran heads to Japan

    Forward Adam Thomson has become the latest All Black to sign a lucrative contract to play in Japan, joining the Canon Eagles on a two-year deal.

  • Tuesday, 19. February, 2013

    Hansen not happy with Kahui move

    All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has expressed his disappointment at utility back Richard Kahui's decision to play in Japan next year.