Club History
24 entries in the New Zealand All Blacks compendium.
Club History — Era Chart
1987 First Rugby World Cup WinNew Zealand won the first Rugby World Cup in 1987.1976 Springbok Test ControversyThe New Zealand national rugby union team, known as the All Blacks, represents New Zealand1924 Invincibles SquadThirty men, thirty-two matches, zero defeats, and a legacy that defined an era.1995 Jonah Lomu EmergencePacy winger turned sevens legend and supermarket owner.1905 Original All Blacks TourThe legendary 1905 tour that established New Zealand as a world-class rugby nation.1999 World Cup Semi-Final ExitCorrecting the record on the 1999 semi-final.2015 World Cup Final DefeatNew Zealand defeated Australia 34–17 to retain the Webb Ellis Cup.2003 World Cup Final LossThe All Blacks fell to Australia in the semi-finals of the 2003 Rugby World Cup, while EngDan Carter Career RecordsThe highest point scorer in test match rugby and a three-time World Player of the Year.Richie McCaw Captaincy EraThe All Blacks: one of the most successful sports teams in history.Tri-Nations DominanceThe pinnacle of Southern Hemisphere rugby.Graham Henry Coaching DynastyThe All Blacks: New Zealand's rugby union dynasty under Graham Henry.Haka Cultural SignificanceThe ceremonial dance of the All Blacks, rooted in Māori tradition.Colin MeadsLegendary All Blacks lock, nicknamed 'Pinetree', known for his toughness and considered on1905 Originals TourThe legendary 1905–06 tour that established New Zealand as a world rugby power.Richie McCawThe most-capped test rugby player of his era and a two-time World Cup-winning captain.2015 Rugby World CupNew Zealand's historic third title and first successful defense.The SpringboksSouth Africa's national rugby union team, competing in the Rugby Championship and historicKa Mate HakaThe iconic Māori haka composed by Te Rauparaha, performed by the All Blacks and known worlSir Graham HenryThe mastermind behind the All Blacks' 2011 World Cup triumphSteve HansenAll Blacks head coach from 2012 to 2019, 2015 Rugby World Cup winner.2011 Rugby World CupNew Zealand's triumphant home victory in the 2011 Rugby World Cup.Jonah LomuThe freight train in ballet shoes who became rugby's first global superstar.Brian LochoreAll Blacks captain and World Cup-winning coach
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