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Foster backs captain Cane after historic defeat to Pumas

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sam Cane was withdrawn by Ian Foster after gifting Argentina three points, but the All Black head coach is standing by his captain.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...

Black Ferns add Eden Park Test to Rugby World Cup build up

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fresh off victory in the O’Reilly Cup Series, New Zealand Rugby has today confirmed one final Test for the Black Ferns in their Rugby World Cup preparations, hosting Japan at Eden Park on 24 September. The...

Not enough team effort tripped up Blitzboks - Powell

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A lack of defensive cohesion and an under-powered team effort led to the Springbok Sevens team dropping out of Cup contention at the HSBC LA Sevens on Saturday, something that was very disappointing to...

Foster says All Blacks are on 'tough learning curve' after historic Pumas defeat

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ian Foster says New Zealand are "hurting" and on "a tough learning curve" after they were beaten at home by Argentina for the first time in Christchurch on Saturday.   The All Blacks had halted...

Foster backs captain Cane after historic defeat to Pumas

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ian 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...

Springboks rue missed opportunities against Australia

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi lamented several missed opportunities in their 25-17 defeat against Australia in their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship tour match at the...

Springbok Player Ratings v Australia

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australia got back on track in the Rugby Championship by recording a deserved 25-17 win against South Africa in Adelaide.     The Springboks went into the break trailing 10-3 before Marika...