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View all New Zealand National Rugby Union Team: The All Blacks news More commonly known as the All Blacks, the New Zealand rugby team are the pride of their nation – and with good reason. The All Blacks are the most successful international side in history. New Zealand have won the Rugby World Cup on three occasions and they hold a winning record against every test side they’ve ever played.
Read on to discover all of the facts and stats about the New Zealand national rugby union team. On this page, you’ll find the squad’s results and fixtures, the latest New Zealand rugby news and details about the All Blacks at the Rugby World Cup.