The All-Blacks are three time winners of the biggest tournament in rugby.
New Zealand face Ireland on saturday as they strive to inflict yet another quarter-final heartbreak onto Andy Farrell's men.
They then defeated Scotland and Wales in the quarters and semis for the loss of just nine points racking up a combined 79 points themselves.1991 - Semi-final: 16-6 loss to Australia. The second edition of the Rugby World Cup was held in the United Kingdom, Ireland and France. As reigning champions the 1991 tournament was seen in some quarters as a formality for the All-Blacks. But it didn't quite work out that way.
The All-Blacks then came up against an inspired Springboks on their home soil and were defeated after extra-time by a scoreline of 15-12. Nelson Mandela wore a South African jersey whilst handing over the trophy to South African captain François Pienaar in one of the most iconic sporting images in history.
2007 - Quarter-finals: 20-18 loss to France After two disappointing World Cup campaigns hopes were high for a return to glory in France. These hopes were shattered when the host nation defeated them narrowly by 20-18 in the quarter-finals. The focus then shifted to 2011.
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