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All Blacks fans react to Wembley win
New Zealand

All Blacks fans react to Wembley win

The All Blacks beat Argentina 26-16 at Wembley to start their Rugby World Cup campaign, hear what the fans thought about the match, the yellow cards, and if the AB's can win the Rugby World Cup.

All Blacks: 'Winning World Cup away from home'
New Zealand

All Blacks: 'Winning World Cup away from home'

It was the kickers time to shine at Wembley as Dan Carter and Beauden Barrett got down to business at the world's most famous stadium. Head Coach Steve Hansen isn't afraid of his teams favoritism as they finally get to kick off Rugby World Cup 2015.

All Blacks ready for Wembley Stadium
New Zealand

All Blacks ready for Wembley Stadium

New Zealand Herald's Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry are sideline at Wembley Stasdium as the All Black kickers Dan Carter and Beauden Barrett practice ahead of the All Blacks World cup opener against Argentina.

All Blacks: 'Can't wait to do the Haka and anthem'
New Zealand

All Blacks: 'Can't wait to do the Haka and anthem'

The All Blacks are defending champions and have had an incredible four years since they won the 2011 tournament. Nothing says that better, or more starkly illustrates the success they have had, than the fact pretty much everyone in the country was expecting this team to be named.

All Blacks: Hansen 'History excites this team'
New Zealand

All Blacks: Hansen 'History excites this team'

There's something reassuring about the side the All Blacks have picked for the opening game. There's the familiarity of the names for a start. Has there ever been an All Black side with this many automatic picks? It is full of men who have been around for so long no one can remember a time when they weren't All Blacks.

Rugby: All Blacks name their strongest team
New Zealand

Rugby: All Blacks name their strongest team

The heavy artillery has been wheeled out by All Blacks coach Steve Hansen for the team's first World Cup match against Argentina, over 1000 test caps will start in the AB's first Rugby World Cup match. Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry review the team selection.

All Blacks and fans ready for Argy-bargy
New Zealand

All Blacks and fans ready for Argy-bargy

Hear from the All Blacks and kiwi fans in London as the countdown to the AB's first match against Argentina continues. Rolling mauls and scrums need to be planned and trained for as the excitement builds.

All Blacks: Shooting drones and catching squirrels
New Zealand

All Blacks: Shooting drones and catching squirrels

The All Blacks have settled into their training hotel and the question of spies and drones had been raised... Asst Coach Ian Foster had suggested shooting a drone down and Lock Luke Romano feels he could be up for the challenge, as for the squirrel catching... watch on.

All Blacks reaction to England's Haka mocking
New Zealand

All Blacks reaction to England's Haka mocking

The All Blacks will not bite at the first English attack before even a ball has been kicked in RWC2015, the mock Haka by Matt Dawson and a clothing chain has failed in it's desired affect to rile an All Blacks team concentrating on the upcoming Argentina match.

Rugby: All Blacks first London training
New Zealand

Rugby: All Blacks first London training

The All Blacks held their first full training session for RWC2015 and the players are keen to train after recovering from jetlag. The defending world champions have checked into luxury retreat The Lensbury before playing Argentina this Monday.

 All Blacks: Naholo will be 'ready to go'
New Zealand

All Blacks: Naholo will be 'ready to go'

Waisake Naholo will be 'ready to go' says All Blacks Asst coach Ian Foster, and the team itself are raring to go. Both fronted the media today on the first day of training as they prepare for the first match of RWC2015 against Argentina.

Rugby: All Blacks' new RWC home
New Zealand

Rugby: All Blacks' new RWC home

The All Blacks have moved into their new hotel and training ground called The Lensbury to prepare for the match against Argentina this Monday. Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry review the All Blacks tactic of a charm offensive to be the second most loved team at RWC 2015.

Rugby: London's fans go All Black
New Zealand

Rugby: London's fans go All Black

London is the place to be to meet and greet the All Blacks, they are going to charm off the field and and challenge on, Kiwi expats and rugby lovers are going one on one and the AB's are loving it.

All Blacks: 'We're here, it's real'
New Zealand

All Blacks: 'We're here, it's real'

The All Blacks have judged their build-up just about right in terms of the amount they have played. "We are fresh," said Read. "As a group a lot of us are itching to get back on the park. It's been a good month really between games. Our bodies are in really good nick. We've worked hard together as a group and now we want to put it out on the field.

All Blacks arrive for Rugby World Cup
Sport|rugby

All Blacks arrive for Rugby World Cup

The All Blacks, and in particular coach Steve Hansen, have embarked on a charm offensive as they begin their attempt to become the first nation to defend a World Cup title. It was evident at the official welcoming ceremony early this morning at the Tower of London

Air New Zealand farewells All Blacks
Sport

Air New Zealand farewells All Blacks

The All Blacks were sent off to the rugby World Cup in England with a stirring Kiwi haka from members of the Air New Zealand tarmac crew at Auckland Airport last night. Source: Air New Zealand, @FlyAirNZ/Twitter

Rugby: Fans gather to watch All Blacks train
Sport|rugby

Rugby: Fans gather to watch All Blacks train

Fans have gathered at a West Auckland stadium to watch the All Blacks at their final public event before they head to England for the Rugby World Cup. A spatter of rain as the team bus pulled up to Trusts Arena in Henderson had fans reaching for their umbrellas, but as the ABs came onto the field the rain cleared. Fans in jerseys, carrying posters and shirts to be signed arrived at the arena as early as 9am, eager for the chance to see their heroes train and have some interaction following the training session.

Rugby: All Blacks training highlights
Sport|rugby

Rugby: All Blacks training highlights

All Blacks training ramps up as the countdown to the World Cup continues. Assistant coach Ian Foster and flanker Sam Cane fronted the media to talk about preparing to defend the Cup in England.