Ian Foster
New Zealand eviscerate Italy to keep World Cup hopes alive
New Zealand run in 14 tries, including an Aaron Smith first-half hat-trick, to eviscerate Italy 96-17 and keep their Rugby World Cup hopes alive.
Sep 29, 21:52
Preview: New Zealand vs. Italy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Rugby World Cup clash between New Zealand and Italy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 27, 23:16
Preview: New Zealand vs. Namibia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Rugby World Cup clash between New Zealand and Namibia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 14, 19:47
Fabien Galthie: 'France were not ready for pressure of World Cup opener'
France head coach Fabien Galthie admits that his side were not ready for the pressure of opening their home World Cup against New Zealand, despite beating the All Blacks.
Sep 9, 11:49
Preview: France vs. New Zealand - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Rugby World Cup clash between France and New Zealand, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 6, 21:21
2023 Rugby World Cup preview: Team-by-team guides including form, squads and predictions
Ahead of the Rugby World Cup in France, Sports Mole provides a team-by-team guide including predictions, squads and recent form.
Sep 4, 07:00
Preview: New Zealand vs. South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's friendly clash between New Zealand and South Africa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 23, 23:55
New Zealand thump Australia to retain Rugby Championship
New Zealand deservedly retain the Rugby Championship title and Bledisloe Cup with a demolition job of Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Jul 29, 13:12
Preview: Australia vs. New Zealand - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby Championship clash between Australia and New Zealand, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 27, 22:40
Preview: New Zealand vs. South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby Championship clash between New Zealand and South Africa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 13, 23:09
Preview: Argentina vs. New Zealand - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby Championship clash between Argentina and New Zealand, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 7, 01:54
Cesare Casadei penalty dumps England out of Under-20 World Cup
England Under-20s' run at the Under-20s' World Cup comes to an end as Italy Under-20s advance to the quarter-finals with a 2-1 win in Wednesday's last-16 clash.
Jun 1, 08:03
Preview: England Under-20s vs. Italy Under-20s - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Under-20 World Cup clash between England Under-20s and Italy Under-20s, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 29, 10:43
England confirm 23-man squad for Under-20 World Cup
England Under-20s manager Ian Foster confirms a 23-man squad for the upcoming World Cup in Argentina, including the likes of Carney Chukwuemeka and Sam Edozie.
May 11, 10:16
Scott Robertson to become New Zealand coach after World Cup
Scott Robertson will leave Crusaders to become the new coach of New Zealand after the World Cup later this year.
Mar 21, 17:06
New Zealand hammer Australia to move to brink of Rugby Championship title
New Zealand hammer Australia 40-14 at Eden Park, leaving them on the brink of Rugby Championship glory with South Africa needing to beat Argentina by 39 points to pip them to the title.
Sep 24, 10:05
New Zealand break Australia hearts with dramatic last-gasp win
New Zealand secure a controversial, dramatic and last-gasp 39-37 victory over old rivals Australia, surviving a remarkable fightback to take control of the Rugby Championship.
Sep 15, 13:05
Preview: Australia vs. New Zealand - predictions, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Rugby Championship showdown between Trans-Tasman rivals Australia and New Zealand, including predictions, team news and their head-to-head record.
Sep 14, 00:01
New Zealand avenge Argentina defeat with thumping win in Hamilton
New Zealand bounce back from their historic defeat to Argentina last weekend by thumping Los Pumas 53-3 in Hamilton to move temporarily top of the Rugby Championship.
Sep 3, 10:00
England Under-19s crowned European champions with Israel Under-19s win
England Under-19s defeat Israel Under-19s 3-1 after extra time in the final of the 2022 European Championships in Trvana.
Jul 1, 21:41
Preview: Israel Under-19s vs. England Under-19s - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's European Under-19s Championship final between Israel Under-19s and England Under-19s, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 29, 17:08
Preview: England Under-19s vs. Italy Under-19s - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's European Under-19s Championship clash between England Under-19s and Italy Under-19s, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 26, 13:09
Preview: Israel Under-19s vs. England Under-19s - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's European Under-19s Championship clash between Israel Under-19s and England Under-19s, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 23, 20:26
Preview: England Under-19s vs. Serbia Under-19s - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's European Under-19s Championship clash between England Under-19s and Serbia Under-19s, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 20, 19:12
Preview: England Under-19s vs. Austria Under-19s - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's European Under-19s Championship clash between England Under-19s and Austria Under-19s, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 17, 18:28
Scott Robertson keen to assist Warren Gatland on Lions tour to South Africa
The Crusaders coach missed out on the New Zealand job to Ian Foster.
Aug 20, 23:05
Scarlets head coach Brad Mooar to take up New Zealand role at end of season
Mooar took over from fellow New Zealander Wayne Pivac at Parc y Scarlets.
Dec 24, 09:23
Ian Foster named as Steve Hansen successor with All Blacks
The 54-year-old succeeds Steve Hansen as head coach of the New Zealand side.
Dec 11, 12:28
New Zealand assistant Foster admits "expectations and pressure"
A third successive World Cup crown beckons for the All Blacks.
Oct 25, 08:31
New Zealand boss Steve Hansen tips Beauden Barrett to be star of World Cup
Barrett tipped to boss the World Cup in Japan.
Sep 21, 15:16
Marmion warns All Blacks not to target Ireland team-mate Aki
The tourists have singled out the New Zealand-born centre ahead of the meting between the two sides in Dublin.
Nov 16, 10:21
Kieran Read on course for first British and Irish Lions Test
New Zealand assistant coach Ian Foster confirms that captain Kieran Read is well on course to return from injury in time for Saturday's first Test against the Lions.
Jun 20, 23:00
All Blacks coaches Ian Foster, Mike Cron sign new contracts
New Zealand assistant coach Ian Foster and forwards coach Mike Cron sign new contracts.
Nov 17, 08:48
Ian Foster: 'All focus on Australia showdown, not player departures'
Ian Foster says that all talk surrounding departing players Dan Carter, Richie McCaw and Keven Mealamu can wait until after next weekend's Rugby World Cup final.
Oct 26, 20:47
Ian Foster: 'New Zealand must improve for England clash'
Ian Foster says that New Zealand have a lot to work on before they meet England at Twickenham on Saturday.
Nov 12, 07:07
Ian Foster wary of England
New Zealand assistant coach Ian Foster claims that the All Blacks are wary of the threat posed by England.
Nov 27, 12:25
All Blacks announce new coaching staff
The NZRU announce new addtions to the national team coaching staff.
Dec 24, 06:53
