Ian Foster

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.

Foster rues De Groot red card

A late red card for prop Ethan de Groot for a dangerous tackle was the one blip in an otherwise pleasing All Blacks win on Friday, according to head coach Ian Foster.

Firsts keep coming for Fozzy’s ‘frantic’ All Blacks

New Zealand’s historic defeat to France in the 2023 World Cup opener marked another milestone blight in the woeful tenure of head coach Ian Foster, writes MARK KEOHANE.

All Blacks ‘find good’ in record loss

Head coach Ian Foster and skipper Sam Cane says the All Blacks will be staying positive, while praised the Springboks, after the world champions thrashed the Kiwis on Friday.

Foster: Boks to get us ready for battle

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has laughed off predecessor Steve Hansen’s ‘defection’ to the Wallabies, and is rather focused on Friday’s epic clash against the Springboks.

New Zealand's coach Ian Foster gestures before the start of the Rugby Championship 2023 first round match between Argentina's Los Pumas and New Zealand's All Blacks at the Malvinas Argentinas stadium in Mendoza, Argentina, on July 8, 2023.

Foster relishing Bok clash after Pumas romp

Ian Foster says a showdown with the in-form Springboks is a challenge his All Blacks need following their 41-12 thumping of Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday.

Foster: All Blacks relishing underdog tag

Ian Foster believes the unfamiliar underdog tag his side faces will increase their title hopes at the World Cup, despite few giving the All Blacks a chance to win this year’s event.

Ian Foster with Scott Barrett, David Havili, Richie Mo'unga and Sam Whitelock

Foster warns of All Blacks ‘disaster’

All Blacks coach Ian Foster believes the selection of overseas-based players to represent the three-time world champions in future would be disastrous for New Zealand rugby.

SA Rugby show Kiwis how to ‘get it right’

The handling of Rian Oberholzer’s imminent return to SA Rugby’s top post is impressive, in comparison to New Zealand Rugby’s head coaching debacle, according to MARK KEOHANE.

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 16: Head coach of the All Blacks Ian Foster looks on following the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Ireland at Sky Stadium on July 16, 2022 in Wellington, New Zealand.

All Blacks to name Foster’s successor in weeks

New Zealand Rugby on Wednesday launched their hunt for the next All Blacks coach, as incumbent Ian Foster confirmed he would not be reapplying for the position after the World Cup.