All Blacks
All Blacks admit they have to work harder
The All Blacks have pledged to work harder in the second Bledisloe Cup clash at Eden Park on Saturday to close out the series with a match to spare.
Greenpeace responds to news INEOS is new All Blacks sponsor
New Zealand Rugby has announced a six-year sponsorship deal with the petrochemical company INEOS.
The New Zealand Rugby chief executive, Mark Robinson, says they are comfortable with their decision… Audio
Fans want to see All Blacks tested
Fiji took it to the All Blacks last week, dominating parts of the game and securing their best ever Test result against New Zealand. Now more fans are showing up.
Breaking down an action-packed weekend of Pacific rugby
Breaking down an action-packed weekend of Pacific rugby- Fiji taking away lots of positives from their first All Blacks test. Audio
Coles on a roll in All Blacks victory
Hooker Dane Coles scored four tries, three off the back of the rolling maul, as the All Blacks saw off a spirited Fiji side 57-23 in an entertaining test in Dunedin on Saturday.
Flying Fijians hope to put smiles on faces back home
The Flying Fijians are in Dunedin for their first test against the All Blacks at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday. Audio
Rugby: Aaron Smith to captain All Blacks for first time
Halfback Aaron Smith will captain the All Blacks for the first time this weekend, overcoming some off field indiscretions earlier in his career to complete his rise to the top.
Anei te kai ripoata a… Audio
All Blacks record result shines a spotlight on Tonga's plight
The All Blacks record equalling 102-nil win over Tonga highlighted the struggles faced by tier two nations and how uneven the playing field was at Mt Smart.
What makes a great football anthem?
Football anthems are back in our consciousness thanks to Euro 2020 currently being held across the continent. Paul Carr is a Professor in Popular Music Analysis at the University of South Wales. He… Audio
All Blacks crush Tonga 102-0, Ian Foster defends one-sided fixture
Winger Will Jordan scored five tries as the All Blacks opened their 2021 campaign with a record-equalling 102-0 trouncing of Tonga at Mount Smart Stadium.
Rugby: Four uncapped players in All Blacks for first test of 2021
The All Blacks have named four uncapped players to take on Tonga in their first test of the year at Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday night, with Chiefs midfielder Quinn Tupaea selected to start.
The… Audio
Tupaea to start as one of four All Black debutants
Four uncapped players have been named in the All Black side to take on Tonga in Auckland on Saturday.
Fiji rugby team in MIQ, sets sights on win over All Blacks
The Covid-19 situation might be deteriorating in Fiji, but their national rugby side reckons they know just what would put a smile on the faces of folk back home. A win against the 'best'. The team is… Video, Audio
Māori ABs clash extra special for Wellington based Manu
Saturday's clash between Manu Samoa and the Māori All Blacks in Wellington will be an extra special affair for three men in blue.
Jamie Wall: inside rugby’s fierce 100 year rivalry
In South Africa there's a saying: 'You're not a real Springbok until you've played the All Blacks'. It's a testament to one of the fiercest rivalries in rugby history - that between South Africa and… Audio
Coles doubts players would go on strike
All Blacks hooker Dane Coles is ruling out player strikes as an option as the standoff between the players and New Zealand Rugby over the sale of part of the game's commercial arm drags on.
NZ Rugby agrees to look at Forsyth Barr proposal
NZ Rugby says it's prepared to look at an alternative proposal for a public float of part of its commercial revenues that's been put forward by Forsyth Barr. Audio
Rugby: All Blacks to square off against might of the Pacific
The All Blacks will play two tests against Fiji and one against Tonga in a rejigged July schedule.
The changes have been brought about following Italy's decision to pull out of their tour here… Audio
All Blacks to play Tonga at Mt Smart Stadium
The All Blacks will play at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland for the first time when they host Tonga in July.
Forsyth Barr boss explains proposal for All Blacks purchase
You might be able to buy a slice of the All Blacks for as little as $100, according to the investment firm behind the alternative proposal from the Rugby Players Association.
As you heard the plan… Video, Audio