The Irish Times

Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland must capitalise on the doubt they created in All Blacks

New Zealand’s prep for summer tour will focus on how Ireland played in Six Nations

Wed Mar 23 2022 - 06:00

Ian Foster points to fatigue as a factor as New Zealand fall to France

Emphatic 40-25 victory will provide a major confidence boost says coach Galthie

Sun Nov 21 2021 - 17:10

Gregor Paul: Ireland highlight tactical need for All Blacks to evolve

New Zealand need to make emphatic statement in July with clean sweep of Ireland series

Sat Nov 20 2021 - 06:00

Richie Mo’unga one of seven changes for New Zealand’s clash with France

Beauden Barrett fails to recover from head knock he suffered in defeat to Ireland

Thu Nov 18 2021 - 18:25

Hooper and Kerevi among contenders for World Rugby player of the year award

Australian duo up against France’s scrumhalf Dupont and England lock Itoje

Mon Nov 15 2021 - 16:30

The Offload: James Lowe glad to go on the defensive after dream night

Farrell set to shuffle pack against Argentina; Ireland send signed jersey to family of Sean Wainui

Mon Nov 15 2021 - 10:00

Ireland and All Blacks now one of rugby’s premier rivalries

Altogether more difficult challenge awaits Ireland ahead of three-match tour in 2022

Mon Nov 15 2021 - 01:00

Ian Foster: ‘I thought Akira’s was a great try but the TMO didn’t’

All Blacks boss questions the officials while admitting his side were outplayed by Ireland

Sat Nov 13 2021 - 19:25

Matt Williams: Ireland must be perfect in every department to conquer All Blacks

Greatest test in world rugby awaits and Ireland have a chance to prove themselves

Sat Nov 13 2021 - 06:00

View from New Zealand: All Blacks face one of their toughest tests in Dublin

Ireland’s 2019 World Cup conquerors haven’t faced much top-class opposition in 2021

Sat Nov 13 2021 - 05:00

New Zealand coach Ian Foster keen to keep Ireland and the Aviva crowd quiet

‘We’re as ready as we can be for this game and we’re certainly not lacking in any motivation’

Thu Nov 11 2021 - 20:17

Foster urges New Zealand fringe players to take chance against Italy

‘You only build depth when people seize the opportunity that you give them,’ says coach

Sat Nov 06 2021 - 06:00

Beauden Barrett’s speed of thought encapsulates All Blacks’ brilliance

Outhalf has notched up 100 Tests for New Zealand but clearly still has plenty to offer

Sun Oct 31 2021 - 18:49

New Zealand player watch: Versatile Ardie Savea remains a hard man to stop

A provincial debut at 18 and an All Black by the age of 22, he has always been ahead of the game

Sat Oct 30 2021 - 06:00

Foster and New Zealand unconcerned by Welsh hard luck stories

All Blacks coach still expecting a stiff test from reigning Six Nations champions

Thu Oct 28 2021 - 21:15

New Zealand coach expects the Eagles to be lifted by home crowd

Foster says the death of Maori All Blacks back Sean Wainui, who died age 25 in a car crash on Monday, has affected the players

Fri Oct 22 2021 - 14:54

New Zealand coach Ian Foster wants his side to complete grand slam after claiming title

Jordie Barrett’s late penalty sealed a sixth consecutive win for the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship

Sun Sept 26 2021 - 15:36

All Blacks edge Springboks in 100th test to win Rugby Championship

Jordie Barrett’s 14 points from the tee were enough to give them a 10th successive win

Sat Sept 25 2021 - 15:29

All Blacks return to world number one with Argentina romp

Los Pumas routed in Brisbane as New Zealand extend Rugby Championship lead

Sat Sept 18 2021 - 14:01

All Blacks rout Australia again to complete 3-0 whitewash

Wallabies kept scoreless for 50 minutes despite Jordie Barrett’s red card in Perth

Sun Sept 05 2021 - 12:18

Ian Foster to coach All Blacks through to the end of 2023 World Cup

All Blacks are undefeated in five Tests in 2021 after underwhelming 2020 campaign

Tue Aug 24 2021 - 18:29

Australia may ease ‘Giteau Law’ criteria to widen player pool

Restrictions mean All Blacks might not return home for three months after Bledisloe Cup victory

Sun Aug 15 2021 - 17:39

Nienaber: Rugby ‘would be unbelievably boring if everybody played the same way’

South Africa coach hits back at critics of Springboks’ playing style

Tue Aug 10 2021 - 17:23

All Blacks coach Foster claims Lions’ match ‘put him to sleep’

‘It’s become very tight, almost risk-free type of series. Teams are almost afraid to play’

Mon Aug 02 2021 - 17:37

Argentina record famous first win over the All Blacks

Nicolás Sánchez scores all 25 points as Los Pumas crack the Kiwis on 30th attempt

Sat Nov 14 2020 - 11:06

Caleb Clarke shines as All Blacks return to form against Australia

New Zealand’s long unbeaten run at Eden Park continues in front of 46,049 fans

Sun Oct 18 2020 - 12:57

New Zealand’s North-South match returns after eight-year hiatus

The fabled clash is between composite sides representing the country’s two main islands

Fri Sept 04 2020 - 09:42

Broken neck to captaincy: Sam Cane to lead All Blacks in new era

He grew up on his parents’ deer farm and being named skipper won’t change him

Wed May 06 2020 - 10:17

All Blacks reveal new captain to replace Kieran Read

Backrow forward retired from the New Zealand team following the 2019 World Cup

Tue May 05 2020 - 11:47

Gerry Thornley: Global pause allows rugby to tidy up the breakdown

When the game returns it will look different with World Rugby re-enforcing laws in July

Tue Apr 07 2020 - 06:00

New Zealand Rugby forced to cancel lower tier competitions

Decision made ‘to help secure future of the sport’ with All Blacks summer Tests in doubt

Mon Mar 30 2020 - 07:20

Ian Foster promoted to head coach of New Zealand

The 54-year-old gets the nod ahead of Crusaders coach Scott Robertson on a two-year contract

Wed Dec 11 2019 - 17:33

Ian Foster extends All Blacks’ boot-room dynasty but who is he?

What are the major challenges the latest New Zealand rugby head coach is set to face . . .

Wed Dec 11 2019 - 09:24

Ian Foster gets the nod as new All Blacks coach

He served eight years as Hansen’s assistant and beat Scott Robertson to the position

Wed Dec 11 2019 - 07:14