The Rugby Championship: Gearing up for an action-packed Round 4
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLast weekend is one that the Springboks will be very keen to wipe from memory as they gear up for their second outing against the Wallabies in this year’s edition of The Rugby Championship. Likewise,...
Rugby Championship: The Breakdown – Foster backs 'hurting' All Blacks to bounce back
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster has backed his New Zealand team to banish their home blues in Saturday's Rugby Championship tussle with Argentina at Waikato Stadium. The All Blacks have lost their last three...
Beauden Barrett & Brodie Retallick return for second Los Pumas clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced the match-day 23 for the second Test against Argentina at FMG Stadium in Hamilton. The run-on side is again unchanged,...
All Blacks feeling the pressure, says Cane
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the wake of the All Blacks’ first loss to Argentina on home soil last weekend, captain Sam Cane says the pressure is fuelling their preparations for a winning performance on Saturday. The...
Foster backs captain Cane after historic defeat to Pumas
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Cane was withdrawn by Ian Foster after gifting Argentina three points, but the All Black head coach is standing by his captain. Ian Foster backed captain Sam Cane but knows...
Foster backs captain Cane after historic defeat to Pumas
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster backed captain Sam Cane but knows New Zealand are "under the spotlight" after they suffered a historic Rugby Championship defeat to Argentina on Saturday. The Pumas moved to the top...
Looking ahead to Round 3 of The Rugby Championship
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2022 Rugby Championship enters its third round this weekend and, as things stand, it is Los Pumas leading the pack, thanks to their big win over the Wallabies on 13 Augus. The latter hold second spot...
Ian Foster sticks to winning formula for Los Pumas test, Blues playmaker to debut
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced the match-day 23 for the Rugby Championship Test against Argentina at Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch. One...
Savea '100 per cent' behind All Blacks head coach Foster after win over Springboks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArdie 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...
Foster has 'no idea' if he will remain as All Blacks coach despite Springboks win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIan 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...
