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# All Blacks

All Blacks prop Tu'ungafasi goes off-script on 'easy' Uruguay match
Three-time winners New Zealand need to win to qualify for the quarter-finals.
Last week
24th September 2023 - 30th September 2023
'If Scotland win two games then Ireland can miss out' - All Blacks boss Foster
The Kiwi boss suggested last night’s win over Italy was a better spectacle than Ireland’s clash with the Springboks.
New Zealand bag 14 tries in World Cup trouncing of Italy
A dominant display by the All Blacks.
All Blacks remain big World Cup threat as they welcome key men back
New Zealand can take a huge step towards the quarter-finals against Italy tomorrow night.
Steve Hansen on what the All Blacks need to do to beat Ireland
A World Cup quarter-final showdown seems likely after Ireland’s win over South Africa.
'He's the GOAT' - A morning with Joe Schmidt and the All Blacks in Lyon
The 42 spends some time at New Zealand’s World Cup training base.
This year
2023
All Blacks name team for final World Cup warm-up game
Back-rower Luke Jacobsen will make his first Test start of the year in clash with South Africa.
Injured Retallick included in All Blacks' 33-man World Cup squad
The likes of Shaun Stevenson and Samipeni Finau miss out.
Smith: All Blacks have 'taken some massive steps from 2022'
New Zealand came back from 17-3 down to edge Australia 23-20 on Saturday.
'We can be a bloody good team' – Jones has hope for Wallabies despite Bledisloe defeat
The Wallabies were crushed 38-7 by New Zealand in Melbourne on Saturday.
All Blacks crush Wallabies 38-7 to retain Rugby Championship title
Eddie Jones’s gamble with a new-look side backfired spectacularly.
Joe Schmidt and the All Blacks recognise the road to redemption
The Kiwis look settled, motivated, and energetic ahead of the World Cup.
22-year-old Gordon gets first Wallabies start as All Blacks make one change
Captain Sam Cane is missing for New Zealand.
'The All Blacks are back... this has Joe Schmidt's stamp all over it'
New Zealand had an impressive 35-20 win over South Africa last weekend.
All Blacks monitoring try-scoring Jordan's migraines
Migraines and vertigo symptoms forced Jordan out of New Zealand’s northern hemisphere tour last year.
'It felt like we were chasing ghosts,' says Springbok Kitshoff
A brilliant start by the All Blacks saw them score two tries and 17 points in as many minutes.
Will Jordan dazzles as All Blacks romp to 35-20 home win over South Africa
New Zealand got off to a flying start to lead 20-3 at half-time in Auckland.
Grieving Springboks captain Etzebeth to face All Blacks
“It’s very, very sad. We have done everything in our power to be there for Eben,” Springboks assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said.
Jordie Barrett a growing force at 12 for the All Blacks
The 26-year-old shone against Argentina but faces a real test from the Springboks.
All Blacks prop Laulala to join French champions Toulouse
Toulouse begin the defence of their Top 14 title on 18 August.
Rest of world watching as All Blacks, Boks, Pumas, and Wallabies kick-off
The World Cup countdown moves up a gear as the Rugby Championship gets underway.
All Blacks star to return after eight months out with 'migraine-related' condition
The 25-year-old wing has been a sensation for the All Blacks.
Meaning of 'Black and Tans' remark would have been clear to rugby fans, Biden spokesperson says
The error led to much humour online.
An ancestral tribute and a mistaken reference to the Black and Tans: Biden 'comes home' to Louth
Biden spoke at Windsor Bar in Dundalk this evening.
All Blacks' winger Sevu Reece to miss World Cup due to injury
Canterbury Crusaders said the 26-year-old needs surgery on a ruptured knee ligament.
Foster 'won't be reapplying' for All-Blacks head coach job after World Cup
The news comes after New Zealand Rugby said they would select the All Blacks coach from 2024 within the next few weeks.
Munster's Malakai Fekitoa set to depart after one year with the province
The former All Black centre will be moving on at the end of the campaign.
Retallick joins exodus of All Blacks signing for Japan clubs
The veteran 31-year-old has opted for a second stint with Kobe-based Kobelco Steelers.
Chelsea set to hire All Blacks mentality coach
Gilbert Enoka is expected to consult on matters relating to team culture at the Premier League club.
All Blacks star Beauden Barrett to return to Japan alongside Aaron Smith
The duo have signed to play for Japanese side Toyota Verblitz after the World Cup.
Former All Blacks prop comes out publicly as gay
Campbell Johnstone played three Tests for his country in 2005.
Last year
2022
Historic appointment as Patsy Reddy is named New Zealand Rugby chair
The country’s former governor general is the first woman to hold the position in the 130-year history of the governing body.
England come back in dramatic fashion to secure draw with the All Blacks
Eddie Jones’ side were trailing 25-6 with nine minutes to go.
Scotland recall Finn Russell and Telea to make debut for the All Blacks
Scotland have yet to defeat New Zealand in more than a hundred years of trying.
Savea helps All Blacks extend winning run over Wales
Wales were outclassed by New Zealand in Cardiff today.
Smith to leapfrog Carter as most capped All Blacks back against Wales
Smith is one of a number of older heads to return to the team following a laboured 38-31 victory over Japan in Tokyo.
'Those cracks are showing' - All Blacks no longer carry fear factor
Japan fell just short of a win over New Zealand today after a spirited display.
Retallick sees red as All Blacks made to work for win over Japan
Brodie Retallick is set to miss at least some of New Zealand’s autumn tour after he was sent off for dangerous play.
Delayed Whitelock joins New Zealand tour after trampoline trouble
The veteran second-row had stayed behind due to an issue with his balance.
Springboks to face All Blacks in Twickenham World Cup warm-up
The arch-rivals will face each other at English rugby’s headquarters in southwest London on 25 August.