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, 17. March, 2013

    All Black arrested for carrying a knife

    All Blacks loose forward Jerry Collins has been arrested in Japan on charges of illegally carrying a kitchen knife.

  • Wednesday, 13. March, 2013

    Guildford's conditional return

    The New Zealand Rugby Union has decided to reinstate Zac Guildford to professional rugby and the Crusaders.

  • Saturday, 9. March, 2013

    Kiwi bad boy back in the game

    Wayward All Blacks wing Zac Guildford has been cleared to return to club rugby in New Zealand.

  • Wednesday, 6. March, 2013

    All Black Carter denies Japan deal

    All Blacks star flyhalf Dan Carter on Wednesday denied speculation he had signed a deal to play Japanese club rugby.

  • Tuesday, 5. March, 2013

    Guilford faces judgment day

    Crusaders wing Zac Guildford's playing future could be determined at a New Zealand Rugby Union disciplinary hearing on Thursday.

  • Tuesday, 26. February, 2013

    Canterbury claim Holland's services

    Former  Manawatu, Taranaki and Munster Centre Jason Holland has been appointed as Canterbury Assistant Coach for the 2013 National Provincial Championship campaign.

  • Friday, 22. February, 2013

    All Black veteran heads to Japan

    Forward Adam Thomson has become the latest All Black to sign a lucrative contract to play in Japan, joining the Canon Eagles on a two-year deal.

  • Tuesday, 19. February, 2013

    Hansen not happy with Kahui move

    All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has expressed his disappointment at utility back Richard Kahui's decision to play in Japan next year.  

  • Tuesday, 12. February, 2013

    All Black resigned to long lay-off

    All Black wing Cory Jane was resigned to sitting out the Super Rugby season with the Hurricanes and may also miss New Zealand's end-of-year tour due to a ligament injury.

  • Saturday, 9. February, 2013

    SBW defends controversial title win

    Sonny Bill Williams has defended his controversial unanimous points heavyweight victory over veteran Frans Botha in Brisbane on Friday.

  • 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.