Since its creation in 1996, the All Blacks have won 10 of 15 Tri Nations, followed by the Springboks and the Wallabies with 3 trophies each.
The 2011 tournament won by the Australians was the last Tri Nations as Argentina will join the 3 Sanzar super powers in 2012 for the first ever ‘Four Nations’.
Interesting facts for the punter:
- All Blacks have won 65% of their Tri Nations games (50/70)
- 27-19 is the average score of a ABs vs Boks/Wallabies game, in favor of the kiwis
- 108 matches have been played so far (1996-2011) with only 1 draw
Tri Nations winners 1996 – 2011
- 2011 – Australia
- 2010 – New Zealand
- 2009 – South Africa
- 2008 – New Zealand
- 2007 – New Zealand
- 2006 – New Zealand
- 2005 – New Zealand
- 2004 – South Africa
- 2003 – New Zealand
- 2002 – New Zealand
- 2001 – Australia
- 2000 – Australia
- 1999 – New Zealand
- 1998 – South Africa
- 1997 – New Zealand
- 1996 – New Zealand