Mercer relishing Barbarians opportunity
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a 4-year absence from the international arena, Zach Mercer is set to pull on the Barbarians jersey when they face an All Blacks XV in London on November 13. Mercer has been...
Cheika lauds Scott Robertson, takes aim at Foster
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLos Pumas boss Michael Cheika has tipped his hat to Scott Robertson regarding the huge improvement of Pablo Matera since joining the Crusaders. Yesterday, the Argentina pulled off a maiden...
NZ Rugby to make Foster call next week, Robertson is no certainty
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby will make a decision on Ian Foster's future as the All Blacks coach next week with his chances of staying on diminishing, Stuff NZ report. Chief executive Mark...
Ian Foster needs to beat the Boks to retain All Blacks job
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand head coach Ian Foster needs to defeat the Springboks at least once to save his job with two losses enough to see him lose his role during the Rugby Championship. According...
NZ Rugby CEO offers no guarantees over Foster's long-term future
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson has offered no guarantees over All Blacks head coach Ian Foster's long-term future, stating "he’s certainly the person to lead the team to South...
Steve Hansen weights in on All Black coaching controversy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black boss Steve Hansen has weighed in on the saga which has gripped New Zealand rugby since the All Blacks’ series loss to Ireland close to a fortnight ago. In the wake...
Razor opens up about his coaching ambitions
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDecorated Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has opened up regarding his ambitions to coach international rugby. Robertson, who has guided the Crusaders to six straight Super Rugby titles,...
James Marshall Joins Crusaders Coaching Staff
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCurrent Tasman Mako assistant coach James Marshall has joined the Crusaders coaching staff ahead of the 2023 season. Marshall, a former Hurricanes, Tasman, and Taranaki player, was approached...
All Blacks XV to face South Africa A in France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReports from Stuff.co.nz indicate that the All Blacks XV are set to lock horns with South Africa A in Montpellier this November. Preceding this, a New Zealand U19 side will tour South Africa in October...
Foster confident he has backing of All Blacks stars after New Zealand coaching shake-up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster is confident he has full backing from the New Zealand squad, despite two of his assistant coaches losing their jobs after a poor run of form. All Blacks management announced...
