Rennie's Steelers close gap on ladder leaders in Japan All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has masterminded another victory for the Kobe Steelers, who closed in on the ladder leaders in Japan. AAP · Apr 18
All Blacks insist they'll be Rennie for World Cup With the Dave Rennie as the new All Blacks coach, Jordie Barrett knows it's a quick window to prepare but believes New Zealand will be ready for the World Cup. AAP · Mar 5
Razor’s All Blacks lacked sharp edge but sacking Robertson does not guarantee revival There is still time before 2027 World Cup to rescue the drooping silver fern but rebuilding an international team is hard and New Zealand’s aura has faded The Guardian - UK · Jan 15
All Blacks part ways with head coach Scott Robertson after damning review Robertson had spent just two years in charge of New Zealand but has agreed to leave his role The Independent UK · Jan 15
Five areas where the Australia v Lions Test series will be won and lost Selection, discipline, kicking, aerial dominance and individual brilliance will all be key in the next few weeks The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2025
Andy Farrell is warned not to count Australia out as Lions focus on first Test The former New Zealand coach Ian Foster has warned Andy Farrell not to take Joe Schmidt’s underdogs lightly with his selection for the first Test The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2025
Trans-Tasman foes turn friends to tackle touring Lions Waratahs flyhalf Tane Edmed says he's soaking up a rare chance to link with New Zealand players to face the Lions, as the trans-Tasman foes look to build bonds. AAP · Jul 8, 2025
Savea and Beale on wish list for Lions invitational First Nations and Pasifika XV coach Toutai Kefu says he'd love to have All Blacks star Ardie Savea and Wallabies veteran Kurtley Beale available for selection. AAP · May 19, 2025
Lions set to face Japan-based All Blacks in Anzac clash but Folau’s hopes over The British & Irish Lions are set to face a number of former All Blacks stars this summer with Rugby Australia’s chief executive, Phil Waugh, confident players based in Japan can be recruited for the Anzac fixture The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2025
Pasifika-First Nations clash completes Lions schedule The touring Lions will play a combined Indigenous-Pasifika side in Melbourne in a historic clash that completes their touring schedule 100 days from kick-off. AAP · Mar 20, 2025
England adjusting Tom Curry’s technique to ensure safety after latest concussion England are making changes to Tom Curry’s all-action technique to ensure his safety after he returned to the fold for Sunday’s clash with Japan The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2024
England insist Tom Curry is fit to feature despite concussion concerns The flanker missed the defeat to South Afric having suffered his second concussion in three months The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024
How are collectable football cards selling for £100k? FourFourTwo speak to experts and collectors about a new phenomenon gripping the industry Whether it’s Messi, Ronaldo or Yamal certain football trading cards are fetching incredible prices FourFourTwo · Sep 8, 2024
Plymouth sack Ian Foster after fifth straight home defeat adds to drop fears Plymouth Argyle, one point above the Championship relegation zone, have sacked Ian Foster after just three months The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2024
AAP · Jan 18, 2024 Schmidt firms as RA push on with Wallabies coach call Joe Schmidt is set to become the third New Zealander to coach the Wallabies, with an announcement likely well before the March deadline initially forecast.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2024 Plymouth Argyle name ‘perfect candidate’ Ian Foster as new head coach Plymouth Argyle have named Ian Foster as their new head coach, succeeding Steven Schumacher
The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2023 The year in World Cups: how South Africa won rugby’s battle of fine margins Springboks and their inspirational captain, Siya Kolisi, won their three knockout games in France by a single point
Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2023 New Zealand demand World Rugby review refereeing decisions in World Cup final loss to South Africa The All Blacks saw their captain, Sam Cane, sent off just minutes into the game and a try controversially ruled out
AAP · Oct 30, 2023 All change for All Blacks as Foster cut for Razor The All Blacks are at the end of an era with Ian Foster departing the side, along with several stars, after their World Cup final loss.
Radio France Internationale · Oct 28, 2023 South Africa beat New Zealand to retain rugby union World Cup For the third game in a row South Africa claimed a rugby match by a single point. After the 29-28 win over France in the quarter-finals and the 16-15 success against England in the semis, Saturday night's 12-11 nail-biter against New Zealand brought them the 2023 World Cup.
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023 New Zealand captain Sam Cane feeling ‘so much hurt’ after World Cup final defeat Cane’s yellow card for a dangerous tackle on Jesse Kriel in the 28th minute of a dramatic clash at the Stade de France was upgraded to red.
Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2023 Sam Cane: I'll live with Rugby World Cup final red card forever Outgoing New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has criticised the officials after some key decisions in Paris showpiece
The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023 New Zealand waited until they had nothing to lose before starting to play It took a red card and a nine-point deficit for the All Blacks to throw caution to the wind and so nearly pull off the improbable
The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023 Sam Cane admits Rugby World Cup final red card will live with him ‘for ever’ Sam Cane said he is ‘going to have to live for ever’ with the heartbreak of his red card in his side’s one-point World Cup final defeat by South Africa
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023 New Zealand captain Sam Cane opens up on Rugby World Cup ‘heartbreak’ after red card in final The All Blacks’ captain was sent off in the first half for a dangerous tackle and watched on as his teammates battled to a one-point defeat by South Africa in Paris