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The New Zealand national rugby union team, known as the All Blacks, is one of the most dominant and decorated sides in rugby history. They contested their first international against Australia in 1903. Today, the All Blacks play their home games at various venues, including the iconic Eden Park.

New Zealand are the most successful team in Tri Nations and The Rugby Championship history; they claimed 20 titles between 1996 and 2024. The All Blacks are also the second-most successful Rugby World Cup nation; they celebrated Webb Ellis Cup wins in 1987, 2011 and 2015.

With achievements like these, the All Blacks have frequently ranked as the world’s greatest rugby team. In fact, New Zealand have held the top spot in the World Rugby Rankings for longer than all of the other international teams combined.

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Countries Kiwi commercial boss departs after one year in job NEWS: New Zealand Rugby has lost one of its biggest names with commercial boss Craig Fenton abruptly announcing his imminent departure.

Countries All Blacks get another new captain TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Patrick Tuipulotu was on Tuesday named All Blacks captain for the first time as they prepare to face Japan in Yokohama.

Countries All Blacks on high alert ahead of clash with Eddie's Japan SPOTLIGHT: The All Blacks will be wary of Japan's "flair" under Eddie Jones when the two sides meet in Yokohama on Saturday.

Countries All Black rookie highlights NZ's biggest challenge ahead of Northern Tour SPOTLIGHT: All Black scrumhalf Cam Roigard has highlighted 'back to back performances' as New Zealand's greatest challenge ahead of the side's Northern Tour.

Countries All Blacks hit with injuries ahead of Northern tour NEWS: The All Blacks have made three forced changes to their touring squad for the 2024 Challenge Cup match against Japan and the Northern Tour.

Australia WXV Round Three: All the highlights WATCH as we bring you all the WXV highlights of Round Three.

Canada John Mitchell's England retain WXV title WRAP: England were forced to dig deep to retain their WXV 1 title with a 21-12 victory against hosts Canada at BC Place.

Australia How WXV's final round will impact World Rankings NEWS: South Africa Women can climb on the World Rugby rankings when they take on Italy in Round Three of the WXV 2 in Cape Town.

Countries All Blacks reveal coaching change ahead of northern tour NEWS: The All Blacks have revealed that Tamati Ellison has joined their coaching team in a permanent role.

Canada WXV 1 Round three - teams and predictions PREVIEW: It seems like a fitting finale as the hosts Canada take on defending champions England for the WXV 1 title on Saturday.

Countries Fourteen All Blacks available for NPC quarterfinals SPOTLIGHT: As the NPC play-offs get underway, 14 players from the All Blacks squad announced this week will be available to represent their teams in the quarterfinals.

Australia WXV Round Two: All the highlights WATCH as we bring you all the WXV highlights of Round Two.

Argentina Rugby Championship - Team of the Tournament OPINION: The @rugby365com team sat down and put on their selection hats on, to decide the best-of-the-best from the just completed Rugby Championship.

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Countries Forgotten All Blacks get chance to prove their worth against Munster SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Ten players with All Blacks experience have been named in the All Blacks XV squad, ahead of their two-match northern tour against Munster and Georgia next month.

Australia WORLD RANKINGS: Bok Women drop despite brave show NEWS: South Africa Women have dropped one spot after their narrow 26-33 defeat to Australia Women on Saturday.

Countries All Blacks opt for continuity heading into Europe SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has named a nearly unchanged squad from the Rugby Championship for their 2024 Northern Tour.

The All Blacks Rugby Team Versus the Springboks

The competition between South Africa and the New Zealand rugby team is one of the fiercest in the sport. The sides first met in 1921, when the All Blacks defeated the Springboks 13-5.

Since then, they have produced a series of epic encounters. Two of the most memorable include the 1995 and 2023 Rugby World Cup finals. In the first, South Africa sealed their dramatic 15-12 win during extra time. In the second, South Africa beat New Zealand in a narrow 12-11 victory.

Away from the RWC, the All Blacks have historically had the edge over the Springboks. They have been especially dominant at The Rugby Championship, where they’ve claimed 20 titles to South Africa’s four. Interestingly, New Zealand are also the only rugby team to hold a winning record over the Springboks!

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