New Zealand Rugby has been increasing the offshore matches played by the All Blacks. In the past four years, the All Blacks have played in the USA, Japan twice, and London three times for the money those bigger venues generate. All Blacks coach Scott Robertson, at Soldier Field, in Chicago, where his side played Ireland last year. By comparison, in Graham Henry’s first four years (2004-2007) as head coach, the All Blacks played 47% of their tests away from home. In Steve Hansen’s first four years as head coach (2012-2015), the All Blacks played 54% of their tests away from home.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 24, 2026 01:06 UTC