Sam Cane

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.

Illinois , United States - 5 November 2016; Jonathan Sexton of Ireland is tackled by Beauden Barrett, left, and Sam Cane of New Zealand during the International rugby match between Ireland and New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago, USA.

Under-fire All Blacks to get physical against Ireland threat

Captain Sam Cane says a galvanised New Zealand plan to hit Ireland with brutal, no-frills rugby, as the All Blacks try to lay down a marker for next year’s World Cup.

All Black greats call for Cane’s axing

All Blacks skipper Sam Cane should be dropped for the July series against Ireland, says Kiwi greats Sir John Kirwan, Jeff Wilson and Mils Muliaina.

Cane slices through as Chiefs slay Highlanders

Co-captain Sam Cane scored one of three tries as the Chiefs opened their inaugural Super Rugby Pacific competition with a 26-16 victory over the Highlanders in Queenstown on Saturday.

Sam Cane and his All Blacks teammates New Zealand

Skipper Cane commits to All Blacks, NZ Rugby

New Zealand Rugby has confirmed that captain Sam Cane signed a contract extension to stay with the All Blacks until 2025.

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Foster: Boks exposed All Blacks’ slow reaction

In the aftermath of a loss against the Springboks, All Blacks coach Ian Foster has earmarked decision-making under pressure as a key shortcoming that needs to be eliminated on their upcoming northern tour.

Upbeat Cane gives injury update

All Blacks captain Sam Cane has given an injury update after he underwent corrective surgery on his torn right pectoral tendon.

All Blacks lose Cane to injury … again

The All Blacks may head into the Rugby Championship without captain Sam Cane, who has been ruled out for up to six months with a chest injury.

All Blacks pen letter to block NZR’s multi-million sponsorship deal

Several top All Blacks players, including captain Sam Cane, are reportedly concerned over the sale of New Zealand Rugby’s commercial rights to US investors Silver Lake.

Foster lauds under-fire All Blacks captain

Ian Foster has paid tribute to captain Sam Cane for leading the All Blacks to a resounding victory over Argentina and almost certainly another piece of silverware.