
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.
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.
A selection of the best image taken by Herald photograher Brett Phibbs of the All Blacks' group C Rugby World Cup encounter against Argentina.
All Blacks fans and Puma fans are starting to gear up for the match at Wembley.
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.
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 coach Steve Hansen reverses traditional roles and interviews the New Zealand Herald rugby experts Gregor Paul and Patrick McKendry.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From the triva sports fact file comes the knowledge that Wyatt Crockett has the Rugby World record for the most test victories for a player that has been in over 30 tests.
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.
Experienced All Blacks centre Ma'a Nonu advise to his fellow players who haven't been to a Rugby World Cup is to 'trust the skills that got them here', and take the tournament 'day by day'.
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.
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.
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.
Does Lydia Ko's victory rank alongside Michael Campbell's? Has Ali Williams just thrust the All Blacks into a public slanging match, all because of one column?
The best pics from the All Blacks second day in London before the Rugby World Cup. Photos/ Brett Phibbs.
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.
Jerome Kaino stepped up to take on the Adidas #Force of Black wind machine in London at the All Blacks meet the fans day.
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 coach Steve Hansen and captain Richie McCaw have their feet firmly on the ground in England as they face the media on day one of the Rugby World Cup 2015.
The All Blacks were officially welcomed to the Rugby World Cup early this morning NZT at the Tower of London. Photographs by Brett Phibbs
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
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
All Blacks Head Coach, Steve Hansen, and Richie McCaw, All Blacks Captain, talk about the preparation for the Rugby World Cup.
For the first time in eight years the All Blacks leave New Zealand shores today to attempt to win a Rugby World Cup. The two-time champions who won the 2011 title on home soil depart for London tonight. Supplied: New Zealand Rugby
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.
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.
All Blacks Ben Smith, Kieran Read and Ben Franks visited Dunedin today as part of a special trip which saw 10 winners nationally get the chance to host players in their town. Source: ODT/Youtube