All Blacks

Foster ‘blocks’ Razor from All Blacks games

Incoming New Zealand coach Scott Robertson has reportedly been told by incumbent Ian Foster to avoid the All Blacks’ World Cup matches, as he’s “too big a distraction” .

RECAP: New Zealand vs Uruguay

The All Blacks wrapped up their Pool A commitments with an emphatic victory against Uruguay in Lyon on Thursday.

All Blacks’ Ofa makes ‘easy’ oopsie

New Zealand have insisted they won’t be taking minnows Uruguay lightly in Thursday’s World Cup Pool A clash, but Ofa Tu’ungafasi has let slip on the real thoughts in camp.

New Zealand's flanker Sam Cane leaves the field after being sent to the sin bin during the pre-World Cup Rugby Union match between New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium in west London, on August 25, 2023.

Cane captains stacked All Blacks

Sam Cane returns to captain New Zealand as Ian Foster made nine changes to the All Blacks side to face Uruguay in their World Cup pool finale on Thursday.

Bok coach Jacques Nienaber and All Blacks rival Ian Foster

Boks lose to Tonga? You must be mad

The Springboks will thump Tonga on Sunday, and it’s crazy to suggest otherwise, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Ian Foster coach of New Zealand (L) and Rassie Erasmus coach of South Africa chat duringg the Rugby Championship test match between New Zealand and South Africa played at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland on July 15, 2023.

Rassie fires back at ‘straight shooter’ Foster

Rassie Erasmus hit back at Ian Foster after the All Blacks coach threw a bit of thinly-veiled criticism at the “stop-start” World Cup clash between the Springboks and Ireland.

The Springboks face down the haka from the All Blacks

Boks to tackle Crusaders in New Zealand?

New Zealand Rugby is reportedly in talks with its SA Rugby counterparts to revive the iconic All Blacks-Springboks tours.

Foster hails ‘statement’ World Cup win

Head coach Ian Foster lauded a “great” victory after the All Blacks walloped Italy on Friday to reignite their World Cup bid.

14-try All Blacks annihilate Italy

Scrumhalf Aaron Smith scored a hat-trick of tries as New Zealand laid down a statement of intent with a blitzing of a hapless Italy at the World Cup on Friday.