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Ian Foster told by NZ Rugby to resign if All Blacks don't improve

Ian Foster has reportedly been told to resign if the All Blacks fail to show any “definitive improvements” in their two test matches against the Springboks in South Africa.   According...

All Blacks must step up for under-fire Foster in the heat of Springboks battle

New Zealand have been smarting from a historic defeat to Ireland, and Ian Foster needs a response in South Africa as he fights for his job.     Ian Foster will know there is more...

Crunch time for Foster's All Blacks as eager Boks lie in wait

It’s all about to kick off at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit as, for the first time in four years, the All Blacks will do battle on South African soil against the Boks.    The hype...

ALL BLACKS: Full press conference - Angus Ta'avao and Scott Barrett

Gareth Williams joins Scarlets as defence coach

Scarlets can confirm that Gareth Williams has joined the senior coaching team as defence coach.   Williams will take over the role from Hugh Hogan who leaves the Scarlets after one season.   Williams,...

"It's been a big journey getting back into the black jersey" | Caleb Clarke Interview (Mbombela)

Caleb Clarke reflects on his journey back into the black jersey and looks ahead to the opening Test of the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship.    

"Faf’s the one that I reckon we can get to" - Donald calls for All Blacks to target ‘erratic’ de Klerk

Rugby World Cup winning former All Black Stephen Donald says the recall of Faf de Klerk to the Springboks starting lineup could favour the All Blacks   Donald has questioned the consistency...

Caleb Clarke returns to the All Blacks starting XV to face South Africa

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has unveiled the match-day 23 for the opening Rugby Championship Test against South Africa at Mbombela Stadium.     Samisoni Taukei’aho has been named...

Ian Foster needs to beat the Boks to retain All Blacks job

New 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...