The All Blacks Rugby World Cup winning efforts have been recognised with two nominations for the prestigious 2016 Laureus World Sports Awards.

In the team of the year category, the All Blacks are up against stiff competition with NBA champions Golden State Warriors and Champions League winners FC Barcelona among the six nominees.

It is the sixth time the All Blacks have been nominated for the top award, but they are yet to walk away with the top prize.



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Rugby World Cup final player of the match Dan Carter is nominated for the Laureus comeback of the year.

The official Laureus announcement said: "It was a triumphant comeback for Carter, who missed most of the 2011 Rugby World Cup with an injury and has struggled with problems for years.”

Carter said he was humbled to be nominated for the Laureus award.

“It’s nice to be recognised for the year I had in 2015. It was a very special year, not only for me but also for the All Blacks. To be part of that was amazing,” France-based Carter said.

Other nominees for comeback of the year include, Australian surfer Mick Fanning, US skier Lindsey Vonn and US swimmer Michael Phelps.

