Plumtree and Mooar axed by the All Blacks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Ian Foster has announced changes to the coaching group ahead of the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship. Robust...
Mallett predicts scrum time to be All Black downfall against Boks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok boss and current rugby pundit Nick Mallett has aired the view that the wounded All Blacks do not possess the necessary balance to topple the world champion Springboks. Coming...
Under-fire Foster Speaks Up Amid All Black Turmoil
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe picture of New Zealand rugby at present is a bleak one as the All Blacks fell to a spirited Irish side in a 2-1 series defeat – Ireland's first series victory on New Zealand soil and the...
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....
