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, 14. October, 2011
    Cruden ready for his big test

    Cruden ready for his big test

    Aaron Cruden is ready to step on to the biggest stage of his rugby life when New Zealand target a World Cup final place at Australia's expense.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011

    NZ v Aus: Third time lucky?

    New Zealand play Australia in a World Cup semifinal this weekend. It will be the third time the two teams have met in World Cup semifinals.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011

    Cruden: This is the big one

    Aaron Cruden, New Zealand's 'third-choice' flyhalf for their World Cup semifinal with Australia, believes he can now handle "the biggest game of my life" after once wobbling against the Wallabies.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011

    Carter under the knife

    All Black star Dan Carter has undergone surgery following his World Cup-ending groin injury, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) said in a statement.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011
    Three changes for All Blacks

    Three changes for All Blacks

    New Zealand coach Graham Henry has made three changes to his team for Sunday's World Cup semi-final against Australia at Eden Park.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011

    McCaw fit to lead the All Blacks

    All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is fit and ready, while coach Graham Henry has made three changes to the side for the World Cup semifinal against Australia at Eden Park on Sunday.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011
    Hansen plays down McCaw concern

    Hansen plays down McCaw concern

    New Zealand assistant coach Steve Hansen has sought to end talk about the fitness of Richie McCaw ahead of the World Cup semi with Australia.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011

    All Blacks put spotlight on SA ref

    New Zealand assistant coach Steve Hansen has ratcheted up the pressure on referee Craig Joubert to prevent a free for all at the breakdown in this weekend's World Cup semifinal with Australia.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011

    Wallabies crank up their mind games

    The Wallabies will be out to crank up the pressure on the All Blacks and ensure yet more World Cup depression for the whole of New Zealand, Australia assistant coach David Nucifora said in Auckland Thursday.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011

    All Blacks: We're not bending the rules

    All Black assistant coach Steve Hansen says Richie McCaw's injured foot is "fine" and he doesn't care that opposing teams think New Zealand are bending World Cup rules by involving his potential replacement in squad practice sessions.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011
    WRU boss aims to keep Gatland

    WRU boss aims to keep Gatland

    Wales rugby boss Roger Lewis has warned off possible suitors of coach Warren Gatland following their run to the World Cup semi-finals.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011
    Cooper: Pressure on All Blacks

    Cooper: Pressure on All Blacks

    Australia's maverick fly-half Quade Cooper has cranked up the pressure on the All Blacks ahead of Sunday's semi-final.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011

    All Blacks dismiss McCaw concerns

    The All Blacks have denied that there are fitness concerns over captain Richie McCaw after Crusaders openside flank Matt Todd trained with the squad on Wednesday.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011

    All Blacks draw inspiration from legends

    As they move closer to their ultimate goal at the World Cup, the All Blacks are getting advice and inspiration from the men who lifted the Webb Ellis Cup in 1987 and had 'New Zealand' inscribed on rugby’s greatest prize.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011

    The bringer of bad news

    Deb Robinson is the person New Zealanders have come to dread seeing at an All Blacks news conference during the World Cup as the team doctor has brought nothing but bad tidings.