John Plumtree

Rumble in the Aviva: IRE vs NZ

A humdinger of a match is set to play out in Dublin as Ireland welcome the All Blacks to the Aviva Stadium for a much talked-about showdown.     The All Blacks were not their usual selves...

All Blacks name squad for 2021 Rugby Championship

The All Blacks selectors, Head Coach Ian Foster, Assistant Head Coach John Plumtree and former All Black Grant Fox, have named their squad for the 2021 edition of the Rugby Championship.         🎥...

Introducing: The 5 Uncapped Players In the 2021 All Blacks Squad

The All Blacks selectors, Head Coach Ian Foster, Assistant Head Coach John Plumtree and former All Black Grant Fox, have named the squad for the 2021 Steinlager Series Tests against Fiji and Tonga.   Here...

All Blacks name squad for Tonga and Fiji tests

The All Blacks selectors, Head Coach Ian Foster, Assistant Head Coach John Plumtree and former All Black Grant Fox, have named the squad for the 2021 Steinlager Series Tests against Fiji and Tonga.   The...

Holland and Gibbes extend contracts with the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby

Jason Holland and Chris Gibbes have extended their contracts with the Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to the end of 2023.   Head coach Holland guided the Hurricanes to five Super...

Blues unveil 2021 squad including Pat Lam's nephew AJ

  The Blues are determined to ensure their progress in 2020 was no aberration after naming their squad for the Super Rugby Aotearoa and Trans-Tasman competitions.   The squad includes 12 current...

John Plumtree & Ardie Savea Press Conference

Bledisloe Cup Three: New Zealand press conference

New Zealand coach Ian Foster, assistant coach John Plumtree and captain Sam Cane speak to the media at ANZ Stadium after the third Bledisloe Cup Test against the Wallabies.        

Barrett Boost For All Blacks But Concern For Sam Whitelock

Ahead of their second test against the Wallabies, All Blacks head coach could have both Beauden and Scott Barrett at his disposal following their 16 all draw last weekend.    Beauden Barrett...

All Blacks name Rugby Championship squad

Seven uncapped players earn a call-up for New ZealandNew mix: Players at the All Blacks anouncement, in Wellington. (Getty Images)All Blacks name Rugby Championship squad The All Blacks selectors – head...