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, 8. February, 2013

    SBW beats 'White Buffalo'

    World Cup-winning All Black Sonny Bill Williams added another crown to his career on Friday after beating veteran boxer Frans Botha.

  • Wednesday, 6. February, 2013

    All Black considers switch to Sevens

    All Black Liam Messam is considering switching to Sevens as the chance to win Olympic gold threatens to lure players from the 15-a-side ranks.

  • Saturday, 26. January, 2013
    Guildford to take a break

    Guildford to take a break

    New Zealand winger Zac Guildford will take an indefinite break from rugby as he seeks treatment for personal issues.

  • Saturday, 26. January, 2013

    Guildford quits rugby for treatment

    Troubled All Black wing Zac Guildford will take an indefinite break from the Crusaders as he seeks treatment for personal issues.

  • Tuesday, 22. January, 2013

    Bookmaker 'helps' troubled All Black

    As the proverb goes: An old poacher makes the best keeper. This certainly applies to New Zealand bad boy Zac Guildford.

  • Tuesday, 22. January, 2013
    Weepu's fitness boost

    Weepu's fitness boost

    A lean, mean Piri Weepu admits he is raring to go after teaming up with the Blues in top shape.

  • Monday, 21. January, 2013

    Deeply rooted issue: Zac needs help

    Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder believes that New Zealand bad boy Zac Guildford is in need of professional help for what he regards as a "deeply rooted" alcohol problem.

  • Sunday, 20. January, 2013

    End of the line for Guildford?

    All Black bad boy Zac Guildford has voluntarily stood down from the Crusaders following his involvement in a late-night incident.

  • Saturday, 19. January, 2013
    Toulon linked with Carter

    Toulon linked with Carter

    New Zealand superstar Dan Carter could be on his way to Toulon next season.

  • Sunday, 6. January, 2013

    Gay All Black must 'come out'

    Gay rights advocates in New Zealand have called for a homosexual All Blacks player to openly declare his sexuality.

  • Thursday, 3. January, 2013

    Former WP prop has 'days to live'

    Former Western Province and Stormers prop Morne van der Merwe is fighting for his life and has mere days to live.

  • Friday, 21. December, 2012

    Sonny Bill’s NRL deal approved

    All Black star Sonny Bill Williams' return to the NRL has finally been approved after a drawn out process. 

  • Friday, 21. December, 2012

    Cash-flush French chasing Carter

    The world's best player, All Black flyhalf Dan Carter, is the latest target of the cash-flush French clubs.

  • Monday, 17. December, 2012

    Cash injection for NZ unions

    New Zealand provincial unions are set to receive a cash injection as a result of the All Blacks’ much-maligned sponsorship deal.

  • Monday, 17. December, 2012

    Hansen slams 'martyr' Deans

    All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has accused Robbie Deans of playing the 'martyr' in the duel for the All Blacks job in 2007.