Herald photographers capture the fans enjoying the match between the All Blacks and Japan at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton.

Photos of key moments from the World Cup match between the All Blacks and Japan at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton.

Hollie Smith joined thousands of Aucklanders in Aotea Square to put on a warm welcome for the All Blacks

Sonny Bill Williams is not the only All Black with fantastic tattoos. See which other All Blacks have been inked, and check out their designs.

The best photos from the All Blacks v Wallabies test at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

Highlights from the Tri-Nations rugby match in Port Elizabeth.

Things were looking black, but not grim, as fans crowded Eden Park to see the All Blacks humble Australia.

Images from the test at Eden Park.

Images looking back on what All Blacks get up to during the time off on tour.

Take a look at the All Blacks squad named today to play in the Rugby World Cup.

A look at the All Black jersey through the years.

Chris Rattue ranks the worst All Blacks who have played under coach Graham Henry.

The Herald's senior rugby writer Wynne Gray picks his All Black team of the decade.

The greatest test rugby points scorer throughout the years

Images of the All Blacks final match of the season against Wales.

Photos from sporting events around New Zealand and the world this weekend, from rugby to rowing to racing and more.

Photos from the 2010 BackingBlack All Blacks tour.

Were you at the game on Saturday? Here's a selection of photos of the fans from the All Blacks v Springboks match

The All Blacks struck the first blow in this year's Tri-Nations rugby tournament with a 32-12 victory over defending champions South Africa in Auckland.

All Blacks are in training before they face South Africa at Eden Park this weekend for their first tri-nations match of 2010.

The All Blacks trained in white jerseys in support of the All Whites.

The All Blacks squad selected for the three home tests against Ireland and Wales.

Gregor Paul's pick of 10 players who have pushed their claims for higher honours

The All Blacks stars take turns bombing into Auckland Harbour in between shooting promos. Source: Instagram/ sonnybillwilliams/ beaudenbarrett

Relive the All Blacks 2009 test campaign, from the early season matches against France to their season ending tour of Europe.

Photos from the All Blacks’ final end-of-year tour match against the Barbarians at Twickenham.

Photos from the international rugby test match between France and the All Blacks in Marseilles.

Photos from the test match between England and the All Blacks in London.