Foster explains backline selections

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has revealed his reasoning behind the selections of Beauden Barrett at fullback and Rieko Ioane at outside centre for their Bledisloe Test against Australia.

Mo’unga, Barrett in tandem, Ioane at 13

Richie Mo’unga and Beauden Barrett have both been selected in New Zealand’s starting lineup for Sunday’s Bledisloe Test against the Wallabies in Wellington.

All Blacks boss calls for suspension of World Rugby rankings

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has urged World Rugby to suspend the Test rankings for the remainder of the year due to Covid-19 uncertainty.

Watch: North vs South selections explained

Hear what All Blacks head coach Ian Foster and selector Grant Fox had to say about the key match-ups for the highly-anticipated North vs South clash scheduled for 29 August.

Barrett, Mo’unga in showdown for No 10 jersey

Ian Foster says it is a ‘two-horse race’ between Beauden Barrett and Richie Mo’unga for the All Blacks No 10 jersey this season.

Foster to Aussies: This is not a charity

All Blacks coach Ian Foster says a future Vodacom Super Rugby tournament cannot carry weak links and should only include competitive and financially viable teams.

Inside scoop: Foster on North-South derby

All Blacks coach Ian Foster talks about the much-anticipated North-South showdown and answers some of the key questions around eligibility for the sides.

Kiwi player poll delivers surprising results

An anonymous poll conducted among current New Zealand Vodacom Super Rugby players has revealed the majority believe Beauden Barrett is the best player in the country.

Watch: The Breakdown – New All Blacks captain

Take a look at Sam Cane’s reaction after being unveiled as the new captain of the All Blacks on a special episode of The Breakdown earlier this week.

All Blacks boss: England thrashing hurt

New All Blacks coach Ian Foster admits that New Zealand’s humiliating loss to England in the World Cup semi-final was a painful experience.