Club History
18 entries in the New Zealand All Blacks compendium.
1987 First Rugby World Cup WinNew Zealand won the first Rugby World Cup in 1987, beating France 29-9 at Eden Park.1976 Springbok Test ControversyThe 1976 All Blacks tour of apartheid South Africa that triggered the Montreal Olympic boycott.1924–25 New Zealand rugby union tour of Britain, Ireland and FranceThe Invincibles: 32 games, 32 wins across Britain, Ireland, France and Canada.1999 World Cup Semi-Final ExitThe 1999 Rugby World Cup semi-final between New Zealand and France was played at Twickenham in London. At…2003 World Cup Final LossThe All Blacks fell to Australia in the semi-finals of the 2003 Rugby World Cup, while England edged…Dan Carter Career RecordsThe greatest first five-eighth in rugby history.Tri-Nations DominanceThe premier Southern Hemisphere rugby competition.Haka Cultural SignificanceThe Māori ceremonial dance the All Blacks perform before test matches.Colin MeadsLegendary All Blacks lock, nicknamed 'Pinetree', known for his toughness and considered one of the greatest…Richie McCawThe most capped test rugby player of his era and a two-time World Cup-winning captain.2015 Rugby World CupNew Zealand become the first team to retain the Rugby World Cup.The SpringboksSouth Africa's national rugby union team, competing in the Rugby Championship and historic tours.Ka Mate HakaThe iconic Māori haka composed by Te Rauparaha, performed by the All Blacks and known worldwide.Sir Graham HenryThe mastermind behind the All Blacks' 2011 World Cup triumph.Steve HansenAll Blacks head coach from 2012 to 2019, 2015 Rugby World Cup winner, and former Wales head coach.2011 Rugby World CupNew Zealand's triumphant home victory in the 2011 Rugby World Cup.Jonah LomuThe first true global superstar of rugby, Jonah Lomu redefined the game with his power and grace.Brian LochoreAll Blacks captain and World Cup-winning coach
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