The New Zealand national rugby union team is the defending champion of Rugby World Cup 2015. As well as of RWC 2011 they won 3 Rugby World Cups, including the first World Cup of Rugby in 1987. The NZ Rugby fans know their team with nicknames of All Blacks, they have Silver fern frond in the emblem. They are currently on 2nd position in World Rugby Rankings. New Zealand will face South Africa in the first match, its Pool B game at International Stadium Yokohama.
In last World Cup, New Zealand team didn’t work lost a single match they won the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Like they did in 1987 and 2011, New Zealand becomes the only team to win 3 titles. If they win 2019 RWC then they will do hat-trick of wins. They started against Argentina and finish against Australia in Final. The result was same, NZ won all the 7 matches in a row in last rugby world cup.
Date |
Versus |
Venue |
Pool Stage |
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20 September 2015 |
New Zealand 26–16 Argentina |
Wembley Stadium, London |
24 September 2015 |
New Zealand 58–14 Namibia |
Olympic Stadium, London |
2 October 2015 |
New Zealand 43–10 Georgia |
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff |
9 October 2015 |
New Zealand 47–9 Tonga |
St. James' Park, Newcastle |
Quarter-Final |
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17 October 2015 |
New Zealand 62–13 France |
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff |
Semi-Final |
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24 October 2015 |
South Africa 18–20 New Zealand |
Twickenham Stadium, London |
Final (Winners) |
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31 October 2015 |
New Zealand 34–17 Australia |
Twickenham Stadium, London |
The Rugby World Cup is nearby and all the rugby teams have announced their official squads for RWC 2019. Rugby World Cup New Zealand squad also announced just a week ago. The Loose forward player Kieran Read is going to lead the New Zealand rugby team in 2019 Rugby World Cup. He is ready to repeat the 2015 Rugby World Cup history where they won the title against Australia. New Zealand rugby team considered to be the best among all playing nations. The expected NZ 2019 Rugby World Cup team will be from the given squad list.
Player |
Position |
Dane Coles |
Hooker |
Liam Coltman |
Hooker |
Codie Taylor |
Hooker |
Owen Franks |
Prop |
Nepo Laulala |
Prop |
Joe Moody |
Prop |
Atunaisa Moli |
Prop |
Angus Ta'avao |
Prop |
Ofa Tu'ungafasi |
Prop |
Scott Barrett |
Lock |
Patrick Tuipulotu |
Lock |
Sam Whitelock |
Lock |
Jackson Hemopo |
Lock |
Sam Cane |
Loose forward |
Vaea Fifita |
Loose forward |
Kieran Read (c) |
Loose forward |
Ardie Savea |
Loose forward |
Matt Todd |
Loose forward |
TJ Perenara |
Half-back |
Aaron Smith |
Half-back |
Brad Weber |
Half-back |
Beauden Barrett |
First five-eighth |
Richie Mo'unga |
First five-eighth |
Jack Goodhue |
Centre |
Ngani Laumape |
Centre |
Anton Lienert-Brown |
Centre |
Sonny Bill Williams |
Centre |
Braydon Ennor |
Wing |
George Bridge |
Wing |
Rieko Ioane |
Wing |
Sevu Reece |
Wing |
Ben Smith |
Fullback |
Jordie Barrett |
Fullback |
Dear all the New Zealand rugby fans around the world, get ready to witness Rugby World Cup 2019. Your team New Zealand is defending champion of RWC, don’t forget to support them in the RWC 2019 Pool Stages. Will they defend their title in Japan RWC? We have to wait for the answers. As per the World Rugby Schedule of RWC 2019, New Zealand is in Pool B and will play the first match versus South Africa. For the next rounds of 2019 RWC, follow our WatchOnlineRugby.net website and get Rugby World Cup live stream and RWC Schedule under our premium packages.
Dates |
Versus |
Time |
Venue |
21 September 2019 |
Vs South Africa |
18:45 |
International Stadium Yokohama |
2 October 2019 |
Vs Canada |
19:15 |
Oita Stadium |
6 October 2019 |
Vs Namibia |
13:45 |
Tokyo Stadium |
12 October 2019 |
Vs Italy |
13:45 |
City of Toyota Stadium |