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Foster expects to stay on as All Blacks head coach as NZ Rugby 'take stock'

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ian Foster expects to stay on as All Blacks head coach as New Zealand Rugby bosses "take stock" following the win over South Africa on Saturday.   There remains uncertainty over Foster's future...

Uncapped teenager Moodie named in Springboks squad for Australia tour

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Uncapped utility back Canan Moodie has been called up to the South Africa squad for the first time for the tour of Australia.   Moodie was included in a 34-man squad on Monday for two Rugby...

Springbok touring squad announced

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber on Monday named a 34-man squad for the Australian leg of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, with the uncapped Canan Moodie earning a call-up for his first tour in a settled...

Australia equal record low in World Rugby Men’s Ranking

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A record 48-17 defeat to Argentina has seen Australia drop to seventh place in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings.     It equals their lowest-ever position, last held between September...

Bryan Habana questions Bok selection tactics

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Legendary Springbok winger Bryan Habana has hung a question mark over Jacques Nienaber’s decision not to start Malcolm Marx in the second Test against the All Blacks, even when would-be starter Bongi...

'I started crying' - Cheika reveals 'confusing' emotions in Pumas' hammering of Australia

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Michael Cheika revealed he was in tears as his Argentina side put Australia to the sword in the Rugby Championship on Saturday. The Pumas secured their biggest win over the Wallabies and their most emphatic...

Savea '100 per cent' behind All Blacks head coach Foster after win over Springboks

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ardie Savea says he backs "my coach" Ian Foster "100 per cent" after New Zealand lifted the gloom with a magnificent 35-23 win over South Africa on Saturday. Foster may still lose his job as All Blacks...

Rennie lays into Australia after Pumas hammering

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Dave Rennie pulled no punches as he labelled Australia's 48-17 Rugby Championship hammering at the hands of Argentina as a "massive disappointment" and "not good enough". The depleted Wallabies...

Foster has 'no idea' if he will remain as All Blacks coach despite Springboks win

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ian Foster has "no idea" if New Zealand's 35-23 Rugby Championship win over South Africa on Saturday will be enough to save his job. Foster has faced huge pressure as head coach of the All Blacks...

Argentina name 32 man squad to tour New Zealand

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After beating the Wallabies convinvingly in Argentina and topping the log after two rounds Los Pumas have named a 32 man squad to travel to New Zealand for Round 3 and 4