The Latest Breaking News from Ian Foster

Sam Cane, Siya Kolisi and a tale of two captains at the heart of this Rugby World Cup final

New Zealand 11-12 South Africa: Siya Kolisi and the Springboks secured their second successive World Cup crown as Sam Cane’s All Blacks came up just short in Paris

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023

How the incredible Barrett brothers rejuvenated the All Blacks

Beauden, Scott and Jordie Barrett are all set to start Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final for the All Blacks against the Springboks

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023

Spectacular New Zealand vs South Africa final is just the start of rugby’s exciting ‘new era’

The All Blacks and Springboks can combine to produce sensational rugby, yet, Harry Latham-Coyle argues, the sport is poised for an uncertain future and must capitalise on new opportunities to inject greater revenue for both the domestic and international scene to thrive

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023

‘We’ve come out of the fire’: All Blacks channel testing times for final flurry

Veterans are ready for one last hurrah in Saturday’s World Cup final and will miss the camaraderie they have felt preparing in Paris

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023

‘People are going crazy’: rugby fever grips New Zealand in lead-up to World Cup final

Anticipation builds across the country before the clash between the All Blacks and South Africa’s Springboks

The Guardian - AU · Oct 27, 2023

Spectacular New Zealand vs South Africa final is just the start of rugby’s exciting ‘new era’

The All Blacks and Springboks can combine to produce sensational rugby, yet, Harry Latham-Coyle argues, the sport is poised for an uncertain future and must capitalise on new opportunities to inject greater revenue for both the domestic and international scene to thrive

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023

New Zealand vs South Africa: All Blacks look to complete rocky journey back to the top in World Cup final

The All Blacks were ranked fifth in the world as recently as last summer

Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2023

South Africa is the ultimate test for the All Blacks – a fixture that can create heroes

Ian Foster’s side must match the Springboks’ physicality if they are to join the All Blacks legends of the past

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023

World Cup offers Foster redemptive end to ABs tenure

Last year, a NZ Herald editorial called Ian Foster "a decent man out of his depth". He's now one match away from steering the All Blacks to a fourth World Cup.

AAP · Oct 27, 2023

New Zealand recall Brodie Retallick for World Cup final against Springboks

New Zealand have made one change to their team for the Rugby World Cup final against South Africa with Brodie Retallick replacing Sam Whitelock

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023