Kiwi scribe: All Blacks must man up to unimaginative Boks
New Zealand-based rugby writer Ben Smith says the Springboks will open the door for the All Blacks to beat the world champions if they look to replicate Ireland’s gameplan.
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.
All Blacks star ruled out for Bok Tests
The embattled All Blacks will have to face the world champion Springboks in South Africa next month without one of New Zealand’s most influential players.
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.
Highlights: Ireland stun All Blacks to clinch series
Ireland withstood a second-half fightback from the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday to claim their first series victory in New Zealand.
Ireland make history in New Zealand
Ireland recorded a first series win in New Zealand with a convincing victory over the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday.
Barrett blow for All Blacks
The All Blacks are reportedly set to be without one of their key players for the deciding third Test against Ireland in Wellington on Saturday.
RECAP: All Blacks vs Ireland
Follow the live action as New Zealand face Ireland in Wellington in the third and deciding match of their Test series.
Test picks: Boks to take care of business
The SARugbymag.co.za team have unanimously backed the Springboks to clinch the series against Wales in Cape Town, but are at odds over the winners Down Under.
