Ian Foster

Boks faced with De Groot challenge

Recalled All Blacks prop Ethan de Groot can’t wait to “get a crack at the big boys” of the Springboks when New Zealand and the world champions clash in the Republic.

Foster feels the pressure to overhaul All Blacks

Having survived the axe after a historic home loss to Ireland, Ian Foster has vowed that there will be changes as the All Blacks prepare for the two-Test mini-series against the Springboks in the Republic.

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 16: Sam Cane of the All Blacks leads the haka during 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 retain Cane, Foster for Bok series

New Zealand coach Ian Foster insisted on Friday he can right the misfiring All Blacks, resisting calls to drop Sam Cane as captain for the Rugby Championship after a home series defeat to Ireland.

Spencer backs Foster to lead All Blacks fight

Carlos Spencer has backed under-pressure head coach Ian Foster as the former All Blacks star prepares to return to the boxing ring.

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.

Under-fire Foster set to face Boks

Under-pressure head coach Ian Foster will still be at the helm when the reeling All Blacks begin the Rugby Championship against the world champion Springboks in South Africa.

Is Foster’s number up?

The stats of Ian Foster’s tenure as All Blacks coach don’t look good as the debate rages over whether the under-fire Kiwi should be sacked.

Something wrong: All Blacks greats question Foster’s future

Former All Blacks great Wayne ‘Buck’ Shelford on Monday upped the pressure on beleaguered coach Ian Foster saying it was clear there was “something wrong” after back-to-back Ireland defeats.

A dejected Sam Cane and the All Blacks after the series loss to Ireland

NZR launch snap review of All Blacks

Ian Foster’s future as All Blacks coach looks further in doubt after New Zealand Rugby launched an urgent review into the Ireland series defeat, which chief executive Mark Robinson deemed “not acceptable”.

Foster feels the heat after series defeat

New Zealand’s first home series defeat for 28 years piles the pressure on coach Ian Foster after the All Blacks were again outplayed by Ireland in Saturday’s third Test.