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 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...
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....
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck in line for debut as All Blacks welcome back experience for Series decider
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks coach Ian Foster has welcomed back a wealth of experience for Saturday’s Steinlager series-deciding Test against Ireland at Sky Stadium in Wellington. After becoming the...
Sam Cane: 'Series finale like a World Cup knock out game'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand captain Sam Cane likened Saturday's Steinlager Series decider between the All Blacks and Ireland in Wellington to the one-off nature of World Cup finals rugby. "It's do or die, just like...
Sam Cane brushes off O'Mahony sledge
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Cane has brushed off the verbal jab he received from Ireland stalwart Peter O’Mahony on Saturday, calling it part of the game and “good banter”. The All Black captain...
"No stone left unturned" | Sam Cane Press Conference (Wellington)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Cane speaks to the media after Tuesday training in Wellington.
Two Uncapped Players Included In The All Blacks Team To Face Ireland In Dunedin
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks team has been named to play Ireland at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Saturday, July 9th (Kick-off 7.05 PM NZT, 8.05 AM BST) has been named. With Sam Whitelock and Tupou Vaa’i...
