All Blacks Name Rugby Championship Squad: Foster and Cane retained
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks coach Ian Foster has named the following squad for the 2022 edition of the Rugby Championship. The bulk of the Steinlager series squad has been retained as the All Blacks set their sights on...
O'Gara and New Zealand-linked Robertson named Barbarians coaches for All Blacks XV game
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScott Robertson will be part of the Barbarians coaching staff for their game against an All Blacks XV, amid links to the New Zealand job. Scott Robertson will join Ronan O'Gara in coaching...
All Black legend slams imminent review of NZ vs IRE series
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA dark cloud hangs over New Zealand rugby in the wake of Ireland’s series defeat of the All Blacks on Saturday with possibly large consequences in store for some players and coaching staff. The...
New Zealand Rugby order snap review for under fire Foster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster's role as the head coach of the All Blacks is in doubt. Following the series loss to Ireland, New Zealand Rugby launched an urgent review after cancelling a planned press...
All Blacks lose Brodie Retallick for Eight Weeks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks coach Ian Foster confirmed lock Brodie Retallick had broken his cheekbone and will be out of action for six to eight weeks after Saturday's Steinlager Series 22-32 loss to Ireland in Wellington. Retallick...
Foster avoids questions over his future after Ireland series defeat
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand have now lost four of their last five matches, with many questioning whether head coach Ian Foster should continue in charge. New Zealand head coach Ian Foster...
All Blacks feel the heat as Ireland stand on brink of history
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAmid the alarm bells ringing in the land of the long white cloud, the Irish are closing in on what could become a landmark in their proud rugby history – a maiden series victory on New Zealand soil....
Farrell looking for Ireland to bring 'chaos' to All Blacks in historic series-decider
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Andy Farrell is hoping his side can provide "chaos" and bring doubt into the minds of New Zealand players ahead of their series-deciding Test this Saturday. Farrell's side has...
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck in line for debut as All Blacks welcome back experience for Series decider
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks coach Ian Foster has welcomed back a wealth of experience for Saturday’s Steinlager series-deciding Test against Ireland at Sky Stadium in Wellington. After becoming the...
Legendary All Black slams Ian Foster's charges
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLegendary All Black, Sir Wayne “Buck” Shelford pulled no punches in his assessment of his old team in their maiden loss to Ireland on home soil. Shelford captained the All Blacks...