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The All Blacks are truly formidable. They’ve won the Rugby World Cup three times and The Rugby Championship on 20 occasions. The team also competes in the newly formed Nations Championship.
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All Blacks are currently 2nd in the World Rugby Rankings. The last time they were World #1 was August 2026.
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New Zealand National Rugby Union Team: The All Blacks
More commonly known as the All Blacks, the New Zealand national rugby union team are the pride of their nation - and with good reason. The All Blacks are one of the most successful international rugby sides in history. After all, 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.
As you may expect for such an outstanding team, the All Blacks squad has historically been full of top international stars and many former All Blacks have been inducted into the International Rugby Hall of Fame, including Jonah Lomu, Richie McCaw and Dan Carter.
Today, the current All Blacks squad is as star studded as ever. It contains several household names, including Ardie Savea, Beauden Barrett and Damian McKenzie.
New Zealand at The Rugby Championship
New Zealand first entered The Rugby Championship in 1996, when the competition was known as the Tri-Nations and they battled annually against South Africa and Australia. In 2012, these three elite squads were joined by Argentina and the competition became known as The Rugby Championship.
Ever since 1996, the All Blacks have enjoyed a formidable record in the competition, claiming 20 titles. By way of comparison, South Africa have won the next-highest number of titles during the same period, and they have only won six!
New Zealand at the Rugby World Cup
The New Zealand national rugby union team has been a dominant force at the Rugby World Cup. Not only have they won the competition three times (1987, 2011 and 2015), but they've also finished as runners-up twice and finished third on three occasions.
The All Blacks experienced their worst Rugby World Cup in 2007, when they were eliminated at the quarter-final stage of the competition by France. In every other edition of the tournament, the All Blacks squad has at least reached the quarter-final stage.
FAQs
How many Rugby World Cups have the All Blacks won?
The All Blacks have won the Rugby World Cup three times: 1987, 2011 and 2015.
Who is the current head coach of the All Blacks?
The current coach of the All Blacks is Dave Rennie.
Who is the captain of the All Blacks?
Scott Barrett is the current captain of the All Blacks, having been appointed to the role in June 2024.
Why are New Zealand known as the All Blacks?
New Zealand's rugby team is called the All Blacks primarily because they wear an all-black uniform. Popularly, the nickname originated during their 1905 British tour when a journalist allegedly mistyped their speedy style of play as "All Blacks" rather than "all backs", though earlier references to their black uniforms also existed.
When was New Zealand’s national rugby team founded?
The New Zealand Rugby Football Union (now New Zealand Rugby) was founded on April 16, 1892, in Wellington to standardize and govern the sport nationally. While various representative teams played earlier, the first official team sanctioned by this new union toured Australia in 1893.
What is the All Blacks’ longest winning streak?
The All Blacks' longest winning streak in Test match rugby is 18 consecutive wins, a world record for a Tier 1 nation set between August 15, 2015, and October 22, 2016. This record-breaking streak included wins during the 2015 Rugby World Cup and concluded before a loss to Ireland.
What is the All Blacks’ biggest defeat in rugby union?
The All Blacks suffered their biggest defeat in rugby union in 2025. They were beaten 10-43 by South Africa in Wellington.
Who has scored the most points for New Zealand?
The legendary Dan Carter is New Zealand’s top point-scorer. He scored 1,598 points for the All Blacks between 2003 and 2015.
Which player has the most caps for the All Blacks?
Sam Whitelock is the most-capped All Black. He represented his country 153 times between 2010 and 2023.
What is New Zealand’s record against South Africa?
The All Blacks hold a winning record over the Springboks.
New Zealand and South Africa have faced each other in 110 test matches since the sides first met in 1921. Of these, New Zealand have won 63 matches, while South Africa have won 43. A further four have ended in a draw.
Who is the All Blacks’ all-time leading try scorer?
The All Blacks’ leading try-scorer is Doug Howlett. He scored 49 tries for New Zealand between 2000 and 2007.
What is New Zealand’s best Rugby World Cup result?
New Zealand have won the Rugby World Cup three times. They won the inaugural competition in 1987 and then claimed back-to-back titles in 2011 and 2015.
Where do the All Blacks play their home matches?
New Zealand don’t play their matches at an official home stadium and instead play at a variety of grounds throughout the country.
They commonly play at grounds such as Sky Stadium in Wellington, Waikato Stadium in Hamilton, Eden Park in Auckland and Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
What colours do the All Blacks play in?
The All Blacks play in a black jersey with black shorts and socks. This is how the team gets its nickname: they literally wear All Black!
If the team cannot wear its All Black kit while playing in an away fixture, they wear a white jersey instead. The shorts and socks usually remain black.
Who are the most famous All Blacks players?
The All Blacks are one of the best teams in the history of the sport. As a result, a number of incredibly famous faces have played for the team. The most famous players to represent the All Blacks include Jonah Lomu, Richie McCaw and Dan Carter.
