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.

  • Sunday, 10. June, 2012

    Hansen finds his winning recipe

    New All Blacks coach Steve Hansen didn't take long to find a winning recipe and it is a strategy he will not deviate from.

  • Sunday, 10. June, 2012
    Irish concede speed gap

    Irish concede speed gap

    Jamie Heaslip has conceded that Ireland could not deal with the devastating pace of New Zealand's play after their first Test defeat.

  • Saturday, 9. June, 2012
    All Blacks crunch the Irish

    All Blacks crunch the Irish

    New Zealand have sent out a sharp reminder that they are world champions with a 42-10 demolition of Ireland in Auckland on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 9. June, 2012
    Ratings: Ireland out-gunned

    Ratings: Ireland out-gunned

    Ireland played with heart against New Zealand, but will concede the match was over by half-time. We rate the Irish players...

  • Saturday, 9. June, 2012
    Ratings: Classy All Blacks run riot

    Ratings: Classy All Blacks run riot

    The All Blacks for full value in their opening match of the season and repaid the faith put in them by new head coach Steve Hansen. We rate the All Blacks players...

  • Saturday, 9. June, 2012
    All Blacks' Bus drives over Irish

    All Blacks' Bus drives over Irish

    The man the All Blacks have dubbed "The Bus", Julian Savea, announced himself on the world rugby stage with a hat-trick of tries on his debut.

  • Saturday, 9. June, 2012
    ODriscoll rues Ireland mistakes

    ODriscoll rues Ireland mistakes

    Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll believes mistakes proved costly as his side lost 42-10 to New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland.

  • Saturday, 9. June, 2012
    Ireland crushed by All Blacks

    Ireland crushed by All Blacks

    Julian Savea scored a hat-trick on his New Zealand debut to inspire the All Blacks to a 42-10 win over Ireland in the first Test at Eden Park.

  • Friday, 8. June, 2012
    Preview: New Zealand v Ireland

    Preview: New Zealand v Ireland

    Surely New Zealand will be too ready, too canny, too proud to fall to Ireland in the first Test in Auckland on Saturday.

  • Friday, 8. June, 2012
    All Blacks primed to strike

    All Blacks primed to strike

    The All Blacks launch a four-year build up to their defence of the World Cup against Ireland on Saturday.

  • Friday, 8. June, 2012

    Super comeback for Mils

    All Blacks legend Mils Muliaina said Friday he misses the intensity of Super Rugby and would consider a return from Japan to the struggling Blues if he got the call.

  • Friday, 8. June, 2012

    All Blacks primed to strike

    The All Blacks launch a four-year build up to their defence of the World Cup on Saturday against Ireland with new faces, a new head coach and a pledge to be even better than before.

  • Friday, 8. June, 2012
    Best back on familiar ground

    Best back on familiar ground

    Rory Best believes Ireland can take heart from their last appearance at Auckland's Eden Park when they meet New Zealand in Saturday's Test.

  • Thursday, 7. June, 2012
    Three rookies for experienced ABs

    Three rookies for experienced ABs

    All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has gone for experience, as well as introducing three new caps.

  • Thursday, 7. June, 2012

    Preview: New Zealand v Ireland

    Surely New Zealand are not going to ape their big neighbours across the Tasman. Surely they will not let rain and well-prepared northern visitors cause them to fall over their own feet and sidle off in embarrassed defeat at the final whistle. Surly the All Blacks will be too ready, too canny, too proud for that to happen.