All Blacks
How has a nation of 4.5 million people become 'Rugby Country'?
New Zealand is arguably the greatest rugby-playing country on the planet, but does the sport sum up much of what it means to be a New Zealander? After the game was founded toward the end of the 19th… Audio
Three Barrett brothers in 33-strong All Blacks squad
Three Barrett brothers - Beauden, Scott and Jordie - will take the field for the All Blacks against Samoa this Friday. Matt Chatterton reports. Video, Audio
The greatest sport teams of all time
Sports writer Sam Walker has applied a special formula to decide what makes a great sports team and what makes sports teams the greatest in the world. So do the All Blacks make the cut in a book - The… Audio
Jordie surprised by All Blacks selection
A Steve Hansen hunch late last year paid off when uncapped 20-year-old Jordie Barrett joined brothers Scott and Beauden in the All Blacks squad for the Lions series.
Laumape always dreamt about being an All Black
Hurricanes midfielder Ngani Laumape says he always had a dream to be an All Black.
Two newcomers to All Blacks
Most of the players in doubt because of injuries and two debutants have been included in the 33-man All Blacks squad to take on the British and Irish Lions.
Retallick on the improve
The All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick is on the improve and should be in contention for All Black selection for the Test series against the British and Irish Lions.
Whangarei buzzing ahead of Lions match tomorrow
It's been all go at Whangarei's Toll Stadium this week, with work crews installing big screens, temporary grandstands, security fences and media facilities for the teams of journalists arriving, ahead… Audio
All Blacks to wear Lions pelts in 3-nil series whitewash
The British and Irish Lions kick off their tour of New Zealand against a provincial barbarians side in Whangarei tomorrow, as they seek to write their names into rugby folklore. But is it too tall a… Audio
Coles remains in doubt for Lions
All Blacks hooker Dane Coles remains a serious doubt for the British and Irish Lions series after his Super Rugby coach said he was highly unlikely to play next week against the Chiefs in their last…
The All Black Lion tamers: A special rivalry
It's almost 50 years since the British and Irish Lions beat the All Blacks in a series.
Lions arrive full of confidence
It's been 12 years in the making but the British and Irish Lions are finally here.
Hansen confident he can handle "Warrenball"
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says he expects no surprises in the way the British and Irish Lions approach the upcoming test series under the coaching of Warren Gatland.
Wayne Smith - A rugby legend backs Ride of the Legends
Wayne Smith has just announced he will retire as All Blacks assistant coach, ending a 20-year coaching involvement with the team. Prior to coaching, Smith had a distinguished rugby playing career -… Audio
All Blacks win top Spanish award
The All Blacks have won the 2017 edition of Spain's prestigious Princess of Asturias Award for Sport.
Read wants to be at the helm for All Blacks World Cup hat-trick
Kieran Read has extended his New Zealand Rugby contract through to 2019, when Japan will host the World Cup. Audio
Kieran Read signs on for another two years
All Blacks captain Kieran Read has signed a new two-year contract with New Zealand Rugby and the Crusaders through to the end of 2019.
Warburton cleared for Lions tour
British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton has declared himself fully fit for the tour to New Zealand next month after recovering from a knee injury.
All Blacks returning to Cape Town
The Springboks will host New Zealand in Cape Town for the first time since 2008 in this year's Rugby championship.
Foster, Cron sticking with All Blacks
Just days after it was announced All Blacks assistant Wayne Smith was departing, fellow assistant coach Ian Foster and forwards coach Mike Cron have recommitted to the All Blacks through to the 2019…
