Boks preparing for ferocious All Black onslaught, says Le Roux
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok fullback Willie Le Roux says the South Africans are preparing for a ferocious attack from the wounded All Blacks as the latter aim to return to winning ways after falling to Ireland 2-1 in the...
NZ Rugby CEO offers no guarantees over Foster's long-term future
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson has offered no guarantees over All Blacks head coach Ian Foster's long-term future, stating "he’s certainly the person to lead the team to South...
The last time the Springboks beat the All Blacks in South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUnder-fire All Blacks head coach Ian Foster will be looking to defend an impressive away record against Springboks. New Zealand suffered a home series defeat to Ireland, a first in...
RANKED: Current Tier 1 coaches' win ratios
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the 2022 Rugby Championship, we look at the win ratios for the current tier 1 test head coaches. Argentina and South Africa secured Series victories in July, while...
Razor opens up about his coaching ambitions
2 years 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
2 years 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...
Tu’ungafasi withdrawn from All Blacks squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks coach Ian Foster has announced prop Ofa Tu’ungafasi has temporarily withdrawn from the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship squad. A neck injury, sustained during the third Test of...
Sam Cane 'isn’t even good enough for Italy'- Stuart Barnes
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks' captain Sam Cane has come under fire for his performances following the series' defeat to Ireland. Cane has been retained as the All Blacks captain ahead of their two Rugby...
'I wish it hadn't happened' – All Blacks coach Foster 'disappointed' by Marshall and Akira confrontation
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAkira Ioane and former All Black Justin Marshall shared a heated exchange in Wellington, much to New Zealand coach Ian Foster's annoyance. New Zealand coach Ian Foster labelled the confrontation...
Foster confident he has backing of All Blacks stars after New Zealand coaching shake-up
2 years 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...
