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.

  • Tuesday, 8. November, 2011

    All Blacks to launch 'jewel in the crown'

    The Wallabies will take on World Cup champion All Blacks to launch the game's latest jewel in the crown - the Rugby Championship - in Sydney next year.

  • Tuesday, 8. November, 2011

    Christchurch back on the map

    The World Cup-winning All Blacks will play one of six domestic Test matches in 2012 at a specially revamped stadium which will be the interim home of rugby in Christchurch.

  • Sunday, 6. November, 2011

    Hansen 'ready' for top job

    Having had eight years as an 'apprentice' under Graham Henry, Steve Hansen feels he is ready to step into the most prized job in New Zealand.

  • Friday, 4. November, 2011

    McCaw to undergo surgery

    World Cup-winning All Black captain Richie McCaw is to undergo surgery on his injured foot and will definitely miss the early round of the Super Rugby season next year, the New Zealand team doctor confirmed Friday.

  • Thursday, 3. November, 2011

    NZ want to keep Henry's secrets secret

    World Cup-winning All Black coach Graham Henry's vast reservoir of knowledge should be retained for the exclusive use of New Zealand teams.

  • Wednesday, 2. November, 2011

    All Blacks on Soweto menu?

    The appearance of the World Cup-winning All Black team in Soweto and the process to appoint a new Springbok coach appear to be the main bullet points on the agenda this week.

  • Wednesday, 2. November, 2011

    'Strongest and most exciting' ever

    Twenty-eight new faces feature in New Zealand's five Super Rugby franchises, who named their squads for the 2012 season on Wednesday.

  • Tuesday, 1. November, 2011
    Henry steps down as NZ coach

    Henry steps down as NZ coach

    World Cup-winning coach Graham Henry has officially stepped down from his role in charge of the All Blacks.

  • Tuesday, 1. November, 2011

    Henry: 'I have had enough'

    All Black coach Graham Henry, one of the world's most successful coaches, announced Tuesday he is stepping down just nine days after guiding the team to win the World Cup in New Zealand.

  • Monday, 31. October, 2011

    Super setback for Slade

    Injury-prone World Cup All Black Colin Slade is determined to overcome his latest injury setback.

  • Monday, 31. October, 2011
    Chiefs sign up Williams

    Chiefs sign up Williams

    The Chiefs have secured the signing of All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams from the Crusaders for next season.

  • Monday, 31. October, 2011

    Kiwis chasing Henry's signature

    While World Cup-winning All Black coach Graham Henry is yearning for some 'down time', he is being bombarded with 'offers' and suggestions from around the world about what to do in future.

  • Saturday, 29. October, 2011

    Cruden not so badly crocked

    Aaron Cruden, one of the All Blacks' four World Cup flyhalves, doesn't need surgery for the knee injury which forced him out of the Final against France in Auckland last Sunday.

  • Saturday, 29. October, 2011

    Kirwan under fire over foreigners

    All Black legend John Kirwan, due to quit as Japan coach after the Brave Blossoms' disappointment at the World Cup, came under fire Saturday for his use of foreign-born players.

  • Thursday, 27. October, 2011

    Where to next for Sonny Bill?

    All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams is under the spotlight once again as his decision on where his future lies comes into question once again.