Iconic Matches
16 entries in the New Zealand All Blacks compendium.
1987 Rugby World Cup Final vs FranceThe All Blacks' historic triumph to claim the first Webb Ellis Cup.2011 Rugby World Cup Final vs FranceA single kick in extra time ended a quarter-century of heartbreak for the All Blacks.1981 Third Test vs Springboks (Auckland)A rugby match that stopped a nation and echoed louder than the try line.2003 Rugby World Cup Semi-Final vs AustraliaA dream of glory shattered in Sydney by a single, fateful penalty.1995 Rugby World Cup Semi-Final vs South AfricaA heartbreak at Ellis Park that defined a generation and ignited an eternal rivalry.2012 Bledisloe Cup Win vs AustraliaA historic 60-0 demolition that silenced the Wallabies and defined an era of All Black dom2017 Test Series Win vs IrelandThe All Blacks reasserted their dominance with a clean sweep against the world's top-ranke1999 Rugby World Cup Semi-Final vs FranceA semi-final of heartbreak where France stunned the All Blacks in a chaotic Twickenham thr1978 Victory vs South Africa (The Rat Pack)A sweeping series victory that cemented the All Blacks' dominance over a divided South Afr2005 Test Match vs England (London)The night Twickenham fell silent under a relentless All Blacks assault.2019 Rugby World Cup Quarter-Final vs IrelandA historic quarter-final shock that ended the All Blacks' title defense in Japan.2015 Rugby World Cup Quarter-Final vs ArgentinaA masterclass in dominance that silenced the Pumas and cleared the path to glory.1967 Bledisloe Cup Match vs Australia (Sydney)A gritty Sydney victory that reignited All Black glory and defined a generation.1999 Rugby World Cup Quarter-final vs ScotlandA disputed penalty and a late try ended an All Blacks dream in Cardiff.2003 Rugby World Cup Semi-final vs EnglandA semi-final defined by controversy, heartbreak, and a tackle that changed history.1924 Invincibles vs South Africa (Johannesburg)The Invincibles drew with South Africa in a battle that defined an era.
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