Also known as: New Zealand All Blacks · New All Blacks
New Zealand national rugby union team that competes in Tests and tours, recently losing a four-Test series 3-1 to South Africa in the "Greatest Rivalry" event.
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The Namibian
All Blacks must get everything right to beat Springboks
“Sean Fitzpatrick, captain of the only New Zealand team to win a Test series in South Africa, told AFP on Wednesday the current All Blacks must get "everything right" to match that feat.”
All Blacks must get ‘everything right’ to beat Springboks, says legend FitzpatrickThe Namibian
All Blacks scored 22 tries when beating the Stormers, Sharks and Bulls franchises
“Ahead of the first Test, the All Blacks scored 22 tries when beating the Stormers, Sharks and Bulls franchises.”
All Blacks must get ‘everything right’ to beat Springboks, says legend FitzpatrickThe Namibian
All Blacks scored 54 points against the Sharks and 50 against the Bulls
“The Stormers faded in the closing stages to lose 38-21 to the All Blacks, who then scored 54 points against the Sharks and 50 against the Bulls.”
SA Test series a lot tougher than a World Cup says All Blacks coachThe Namibian
All Blacks suffered blow with prop Ollie Norris returning home via knee injury
“Meanwhile, New Zealand have suffered another blow with a knee cartilage injury forcing prop Ollie Norris to return home.”
Kolisi and Nche may miss South Africa Test against New ZealandThe Namibian
All Blacks defeated Sharks 54-0 in Durban on Tuesday
“New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie said he knew before a 54-0 tour victory over the Sharks in Durban on Tuesday that former All Black Ma'a Nonu would perform a solo Haka.”
All Blacks knew Nonu would perform solo Haka coach RennieThe Namibian
All Blacks scored eight tries in wet and chilly conditions
“We knew the Ma'a Haka was coming," said Rennie, whose team scored eight tries in wet and chilly conditions for a second straight win since the South African tour kicked off last Friday.”
All Blacks knew Nonu would perform solo Haka coach RennieThe Namibian
All Blacks cruised to eight-try 54-0 victory over the Sharks
“Wing Fehi Fineanganofo scored a try in each half as New Zealand cruised to an eight-try 54-0 victory over the Sharks on Tuesday in the second match of a South Africa tour.”
Eight-try New Zealand cruise to tour victory over SharksThe Namibian
All Blacks secured opening win against Stormers 38-21
“Four late tries sealed a 38-21 win for the New Zealand All Blacks against the Stormers in the opening match of their South African tour at the Cape Town Stadium on Friday night.”
All Blacks strike late to secure opening win against StormersThe Namibian
All Blacks play the Stormers, Sharks and Bulls franchises before the first Test in Johannesburg on August 22, then the Lions franchise
“The All Blacks play the Stormers, Sharks and Bulls franchises before the first Test in Johannesburg on August 22, then the Lions franchise.”
Back to the future as world champion Springboks host All BlacksThe Namibian
All Blacks will play against South Africa's four major professional franchises and four Tests against the Springboks
“The All Blacks will play against South Africa's four major professional franchises as well as four Tests against the world champion Springboks.”
Full scale tour will benefit All Blacks, says coach RennieSouth Africa defeated New Zealand 43-28 in Baltimore to claim a 3-1 series victory in the four-Test 'Greatest Rivalry' showdown. Former Springboks captains Jean de Villiers, Victor Matfield, and Schalk Burger praised the team's ability to recover from losing the first Test to win three consecutive matches.
13 September 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa defeated New Zealand 43-28 in Baltimore to claim a 3-1 series victory in the four-Test 'Greatest Rivalry' showdown. Former Springboks captains Jean de Villiers, Victor Matfield, and Schalk Burger praised the team's ability to recover from losing the first Test to win three consecutive matches.
13 September 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa defeated New Zealand 43-28 in the fourth and final Test match in Baltimore on Saturday to complete a 3-1 series victory. The Springboks dominated the second half with six tries to secure the win in front of a 71,000 crowd.
13 September 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi says the Springboks are ready to face a much-changed All Blacks side in Baltimore on Saturday, the fourth and final Test of the series. Leading 2-1, the world champions are favoured to wrap up the series victory despite New Zealand coach Dave Rennie making several changes including an entirely new front row.
12 September 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa defeated New Zealand 29-24 in the third Test in Johannesburg, taking a 2-1 series lead. Star players Cheslin Kolbe (jaw) and Ardie Savea (shoulder) were injured and ruled out of the series finale in Baltimore.
5 September 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa's aviation authority said Wednesday it was reviewing a low stadium flyover by Airlink jets ahead of a rugby union Test match that sparked debate over safety, after the airline cancelled a planned repeat event due to poor weather. Flight tracking analysis showed the lead aircraft was about 12.5 to 14 metres above the stadium's highest structure, with about 58,000 people present.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa's coach Rassie Erasmus rejected All Blacks coach Dave Rennie's criticism of the Springboks' scrumming techniques following South Africa's 33-26 victory over New Zealand in Cape Town. Erasmus said Rennie's comments about the Springboks "walking around" in scrums were "nonsense," pointing instead to New Zealand's collapsing scrums.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick told AFP that the current New Zealand team must "get everything right" to win a four-Test series against South Africa that begins Saturday, saying they cannot afford yellow cards or bad scrums. The series, billed as the "Greatest Rivalry," will be played at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, Cape Town, a Johannesburg soccer stadium, and Baltimore over consecutive Saturdays.
20 August 2026 · The Namibian →
New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie said playing a four-Test series against South Africa "will be a lot tougher than a Rugby World Cup", with the Springboks offering greater strength of opposition than World Cup finalists face. Both teams will be about a year away from the 2027 World Cup when the series ends.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi and prop Ox Nche are doubtful for the first Test against New Zealand on Saturday in Johannesburg, head coach Rassie Erasmus said Monday. Kolisi suffered a hamstring injury in Argentina this month, while Nche has not played since a knee injury in July.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie confirmed that former All Black Ma'a Nonu's solo Haka performance after the All Blacks' traditional pre-match ritual during a 54-0 tour victory over the Sharks in Durban was planned. Nonu, a 44-year-old Sharks substitute, consulted with defence coach Tana Umaga about the appropriate way to respond respectfully to the haka.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
New Zealand scored eight tries to defeat the Sharks 54-0 on Tuesday in the second match of a South Africa tour. Wing Fehi Fineanganofo scored a try in each half, while the Sharks were depleted by Springbok call-ups and injuries.
11 August 2026 · The Namibian →
New Zealand All Blacks secured a 38-21 win over the Stormers in their South African tour opener at Cape Town Stadium on Friday, scoring four tries in the final stages after the teams were tied at 14-14. The All Blacks will face the Springboks in four Tests after two more matches against local franchises.
7 August 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa and New Zealand are undertaking an extended rugby tour that begins in Cape Town on Friday and concludes in the United States 12,700 kilometres away. From August 29 to September 12, the two world-ranked teams will play exclusive Tests in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Baltimore, with the tour branded the 'Greatest Rivalry' and scheduled to occur every four years.
6 August 2026 · The Namibian →
New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie said the All Blacks' first full-scale rugby tour of South Africa in 30 years will have significant benefits, including chances for all squad members to play through midweek games against provincial sides and four Tests against the Springboks, with the tour running from August 22 through to a final match in Baltimore on September 12.
31 July 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa and France top their respective tables after the southern hemisphere Tests in the inaugural Nations Championship. The Springboks, New Zealand and other southern hemisphere nations will visit the northern hemisphere in November to play three Tests apiece before a grand final at Twickenham on November 27-29.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
New Zealand defeated Ireland 40-21 in a Test match on Saturday, extending their unbeaten streak at Eden Park to 53 matches. The All Blacks scored four of their six tries in the first half to lead 28-7 at the interval, securing a third win in the Nations Championship.
18 July 2026 · The Namibian →
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has confirmed that playmaker Richie Mo'unga will not be selected for the upcoming four-Test series against South Africa, as Mo'unga remains ineligible under national union eligibility rules until October due to his time playing club rugby in Japan.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Ireland beat Japan 36-20 in the Nations Championship on Saturday to stretch their win streak to six, with five Irish players scoring tries on neutral territory at Newcastle, north of Sydney.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Will Jordan scored a hat-trick to become New Zealand's record try-scorer as the All Blacks defeated Italy 47-17 in a Nations Championship Test, improving their record to two wins from two under new coach Dave Rennie.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Former Welwitschias and Falcons winger Johan Corné Greyling, who represented Namibia at three Rugby World Cups and earned 48 caps for his country, is Namibia's all-time top try scorer with 29 tries. He credits his evolution from speed-focused play as a younger player to a more technical and tactical approach as he aged.
29 May 2026 · The Namibian →
All Blacks great Michael Jones told AFP that rugby union in New Zealand is losing the battle for "hearts and minds" to rugby league, particularly among Pacific islanders, citing league's stronger engagement with Pacific communities and more flexible eligibility rules compared to union's "archaic" three-year stand-down period.
17 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said he would seek more consistency in selection during a challenging 2026 fixture list featuring the Nations Championship, a four-Test series against New Zealand, and an end-of-year tour, with less experimentation than the nine changes per game average in 2025.
3 March 2026 · The Namibian →