All Black Rugby News

All Black hopeful Aaron Smith is used to making cuts.

World champions New Zealand will stay at home longer to prepare for away tests against Australia after losing the final Tri-Nations trophy to their arch-rivals last year.

An extra 4000 seats will be installed for next month's test between the All Blacks and Ireland in Christchurch.

The lure of the black jersey has kept Hosea Gear in New Zealand.

Ireland coach Declan Kidney has described the challenge facing his side in New Zealand next month as "sadistic'' but has bravely stated he aims to win the series.