Four changes to New Zealand's starting XV to face South Africa at Ellis Park
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster has named his side for the second Rugby Championship Test against South Africa at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. Uncapped tighthead prop Fletcher...
New Zealand can ease world ranking misery at Ellis Park
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand have the opportunity to leapfrog South Africa in the world rankings this weekend when they tackle the Springboks at Ellis Park. The stadium that hosted the iconic Rugby...
Winning at Ellis Park is hugely rewarding, says Marshall
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe rugby world is awash with talk of the recent downfall of the All Blacks as Ian Foster’s men have claimed just one victory in their last four Tests – displaying form so uncharacteristic that...
Julian Savea slams abuse aimed at Ian Foster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks winger Julian Savea has hit out at the social media backlash against Ian Foster in the wake of New Zealand's loss to South Africa. Savea earned 54 test...
"We’ve just got to get into Ellis Park and keep growing our game and still believe" - Ian Foster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA 26-10 loss in Mbombela is the All Blacks' fifth in their last six games, but their embattled coach is soldiering on for now. New Zealand coach Ian Foster says there is no point in his side...
Israel Dagg questions Ian Foster's 'most improved' comments
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks outside back Israel Dagg has questioned whether Ian Foster was watching the same Springboks versus All Blacks game this weekend as him. In the aftermath of the 26-10 defeat,...
NZ Rugby to make Foster call next week, Robertson is no certainty
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby will make a decision on Ian Foster's future as the All Blacks coach next week with his chances of staying on diminishing, Stuff NZ report. Chief executive Mark...
Ian Foster and Aaron Smith question Springboks' high ball tactics
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster and Aaron Smith have questioned the tactics used by the Springboks in the air after their 10-26 defeat to South Africa. Beauden Barrett landed dangerously late in the game...
All Blacks slip to a new world rankings low
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand's 26-10 defeat at the hands of the Springboks has seen them slip to a new low of fifth in World Rugby rankings. The All Blacks were demoted to an all-time low of fourth place after...
The Rugby Championship: The Breakdown – Springboks preparing to pounce on struggling All Blacks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand are in a crisis by their standards, and things do not get any easier as they start the Rugby Championship in South Africa. South Africa are favourites to inflict a third consecutive...
