Razor opens up about his coaching ambitions
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDecorated Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has opened up regarding his ambitions to coach international rugby. Robertson, who has guided the Crusaders to six straight Super Rugby titles,...
Foster ignoring distractions, sights set on SA
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCurrent All Black boss Ian Foster has his sights trained on the future amid the surrounding turmoil in New Zealand rugby. The week commenced with the announcement that assistant coaches...
Foster confident he has backing of All Blacks stars after New Zealand coaching shake-up
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster is confident he has full backing from the New Zealand squad, despite two of his assistant coaches losing their jobs after a poor run of form. All Blacks management announced...
Plumtree and Mooar axed by the All Blacks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster has announced changes to the coaching group ahead of the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship. Robust...
NEW ZEALAND v IRELAND: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand and Ireland clash for the 34th time on Saturday with the All Blacks looking to defend their unbeaten run at Eden Park which stretches back to 1996. Ireland were...
Farrell unfazed about Joe Schmidt's presence in All Black camp
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland boss Andy Farrell has dismissed the notion that Joe Schmidt joining the All Black coaching staff has a significant effect on the upcoming tour. There is some heavy irony at play...
Joe Schmidt joins All Blacks set up ahead of Ireland Series
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Ian Foster has asked Joe Schmidt come in to help the team prepare this week, with a third All Blacks Coach Scott McLeod, testing positive for Covid 19. Foster and...
All Blacks Squad COVID-19 Update
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks Head Coach Ian Foster and Assistant Coaches John Plumtree and Scott McLeod have tested positive for Covid 19 and are isolating at home. Midfielders David Havili and Jack Goodhue...
CONFIRMED: Joe Schmidt to join All Blacks as Independent Selector
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of New Zealand’s leading coaches, former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt, is to replace former All Black Grant Fox as the All Blacks Independent Selector. Fox will be stepping...
France look to break 11 year hoodoo against All Blacks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt has been 11 long years since France last won against the mighty All Blacks – a sad drought of positivity by anyone’s reckoning. However, come the evening of 20 November, it is very possible...
