Iconic Matches
25 entries in the New Zealand All Blacks compendium.
1987 Rugby World Cup Final vs FranceAll Blacks' first World Cup triumph in 1987.2011 Rugby World Cup Final vs FranceNew Zealand edged France 8–7 in the 2011 Rugby World Cup final.1981 Third Test vs Springboks (Auckland)The 1981 Third Test: A draw in a series won by the Springboks.2003 Rugby World Cup Semi-Final vs AustraliaAustralia defeated New Zealand 22–10 in the 2003 Rugby World Cup semi-final.1995 Rugby World Cup Semi-Final vs South AfricaA semi-final encounter in the 1995 Rugby World Cup.2012 Bledisloe Cup Win vs AustraliaThe annual trans-Tasman rugby rivalry for the Bledisloe Cup.2017 Test Series Win vs IrelandThe greatest rivalry in world rugby.1999 Rugby World Cup Semi-Final vs FranceA semi-final of heartbreak where France stunned the All Blacks in a chaotic Twickenham thr1978 Victory vs South Africa (The Rat Pack)A sweeping series victory that cemented the All Blacks' dominance over a divided South Afr2005 Test Match vs England (London)The greatest rivalry in world rugby, spanning over a century of fierce competition.2019 Rugby World Cup Quarter-Final vs IrelandSouth Africa defeat England 32–12 to win their third Rugby World Cup title.2015 Rugby World Cup Quarter-Final vs ArgentinaThree-time Rugby World Cup champions: 1987, 2011, 2015.1967 Bledisloe Cup Match vs Australia (Sydney)The annual trans-Tasman rugby rivalry for the Bledisloe Cup.1999 Rugby World Cup Quarter-final vs ScotlandAll Blacks' Rugby World Cup journey: champions in 1987, 2011, and 2015.2003 Rugby World Cup Semi-final vs EnglandNew Zealand fell to Australia in the semi-final, not England.1924 Invincibles vs South Africa (Johannesburg)The 1924 Invincibles' match against South Africa is not covered in the source article.1979 Battle of AucklandKevin Smith: actor, musician, and aspiring All Black.1978 Grand Slam TourFirst All Blacks Grand Slam, 19781905 Invincibles vs EnglandThe Originals' 15-0 victory over England on 2 December 1905 began a storied rivalry.1987 World Cup Final vs FranceAll Blacks records: Whitelock (caps), Carter (points), Jordan (tries).1932 First Win vs EnglandThe greatest rivalry in world rugby: All Blacks vs Springboks.2011 World Cup Final vs FranceThe New Zealand national rugby union team, known as the All Blacks.2015 Semi-Final vs EnglandThe Black Ferns: New Zealand's six-time Women's Rugby World Cup champions.2011 Earthquake Match vs ArgentinaA tour of triumph and tribute following the February quake.2005 Twickenham Victory vs EnglandThe Hillary Shield: contested since 2008 between England and New Zealand.
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