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, 13. April, 2012
    No RFU contact yet for Smith

    No RFU contact yet for Smith

    Kiwi Wayne Smith has not received any contact from the Rugby Football Union over the England coaching job Andy Farrell turned down.

  • Friday, 6. April, 2012

    Is Nonu still the best No.12?

    All Blacks and Blues inside centre Ma'a Nonu is expecting a fresh challenge from a number of Kiwi centres for his No.12 jersey this season.

  • Wednesday, 4. April, 2012

    Tietjens has an Olympic dream

    Sevens legend Gordon Tietjens will coach New Zealand at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics after signing a four-year contract extension.

  • Tuesday, 3. April, 2012

    McCaw goes under the knife... again

    All Blacks and Crusaders captain Richie McCaw has had his final operation on his troublesome right foot, but it won't affect the timing of his return to Super Rugby.

  • Monday, 2. April, 2012

    Pezza – A Legend!

    How on earth can a pro rugby player still be competing in the front row of France’s notoriously tough Top 14 at almost 39 years of age? Rugby Rugby’s Howard Johnson salutes Perry Freshwater’s remarkable achievement

  • Wednesday, 28. March, 2012

    All Blacks heading to Rome

    Italy has chosen the intimidating 72,000-seat Stadio Olimpico in Rome to host their Test clash with world champions New Zealand on November 17 this year.

  • Wednesday, 28. March, 2012

    Cowan's agent on the prowl

    All Black scrumhalf Jimmy Cowan revealed that his agent is 'on the prowl' for a contract abroad.

  • Tuesday, 27. March, 2012

    No WC hangover for All Blacks

    New All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says New Zealand's top rugby players are not suffering an emotional letdown after last year's World Cup victory despite some rusty performances at the start of the new season.

  • Sunday, 25. March, 2012
    England fourth in Sevens

    England fourth in Sevens

    England had to be content with fourth place at the Hong Kong Sevens following a 28-0 defeat to South Africa in their third-placed play-off.

  • Sunday, 25. March, 2012

    Sabbatical for NZ's World Cup winners

    New Zealand's two most prominent World Cup winners, captain Richie McCaw and flyhalf Dan Carter, may soon head to play in Italy.

  • Thursday, 22. March, 2012
    2011 WC a financial success

    2011 WC a financial success

    The 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand is set to become the second-most financially successful event in the tournament's 25-year history.

  • Monday, 19. March, 2012

    Wales relish All Black challenge

    Six Nations champions Wales will face World Cup holders New Zealand in one of four year-end Tests at the Millennium Stadium, the Welsh Rugby Union announced Monday.

  • Monday, 19. March, 2012
    Wales line up All Blacks clash

    Wales line up All Blacks clash

    Six Nations champions Wales have confirmed a four-Test autumn schedule later this year, the highlight of which sees them face New Zealand.

  • Friday, 16. March, 2012

    Wellington ends year in the black

    Wellington Rugby has emerged from a challenging year, on and off the field, with its finances in the black.

  • Thursday, 15. March, 2012

    Jane won't leave the 'Canes

    All Blacks, Hurricanes and Wellington fullback and wing Cory Jane is the latest high-profile player to re-sign with New Zealand rugby.