Ian Foster
Sports News for 9 November 2020
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne missed a potential match-winning penalty as they were held to a 1-all draw at home by Liverpool in their Premier League football clash. Audio
Sports News for 9 November 2020
The Slovenian cyclist Primož Roglic has won the Tour of Spain for the second straight year. Audio
Rugby: Wallabies win everywhere but on the scoreboard
The statistics say the Wallabies beat the All Blacks in pretty every much facet of the first Bledisloe Cup test - except where it counts on the scoreboard.
A twenty year winless run against the All… Audio
Bledisloe Cup opens with a draw
The All Blacks have held the Bledisloe Cup since 2003 but this year's series has been blown wide open following last night's 16-all draw in the opening test in Wellington.
The Wallabies, under new… Audio
Bledisloe Cup match preview with Grant Nisbett
The All Blacks make their long-awaited return to the test arena in today's opening Bledisloe Cup test against the Wallabies in Wellington. Joining us to preview the match is the man who will call the… Audio
Bledisloe Cup: Australia to confirm games as quarantine fixed
The ball is back in Rugby Australia's court as the wrangling over looming Bledisloe Cup matches reaches the most powerful people on either side of the Tasman.
After calling Australian Prime Minister… Audio
Rule change paves way for Bledisloe Cup kick off
The government says it will allow the Wallabies to train together while in managed isolation, after complaints from the Australian coach. The Wallabies are due to play two Bledisloe Cup matches in New… Audio
Seven new faces named to All Blacks
Ian Foster has named seven new faces in his first squad as All Blacks coach.
But it remains to be seen when any of them will be able to pull on the black jersey, with New Zealand's test schedule yet… Audio
Question hangs over North vs South rugby match
New Zealand Rugby is not in line for any special treatment to ensure its North-South match goes ahead next weekend.
Health Minister Chris Hipkins says it's unlikely 13 Auckland-based players will be… Audio
New book paints birth of New Zealand rugby in different light
Dr. Ron Palenski's new book, Our Game: New Zealand Rugby at 150 offers a fresh take on the beginnings of the game of rugby in this country, with the veteran scribe offering new evidence of a game that… Audio
Rugby: Cane admits surprise at scoring All Blacks captain job
Sam Cane admits he was surprised when he was told he'd be the next All Blacks captain.
The Chiefs flanker was give the job despite the lack of international rugby on the horizon.
As RNZ rugby… Audio
Sports News for 29 October 2019
New Zealand Rugby expects to have a new All Black coach appointed by Christmas. Audio
Sports News for 29 October 2019
Ian Foster says he's not thinking about a potential elevation to the top job with the All Blacks just yet. Audio
All Blacks turn focus to Wales after World Cup defeat
The All Blacks have put the disappointment of their semifinal defeat in the rear-view mirror as they aim to finish the Rugby World Cup on a high. With their title defence over, New Zealand will take… Audio
Rugby World Cup: Ireland, the All Blacks bogey team?
The All Blacks are favourites to win this weekend's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Ireland in Tokyo, but the defending champs appear nervous. The All Blacks have struggled to put away Ireland… Audio
Sports News for 16 October 2019
If tonight's Constellation Cup test in Auckland is to be Maria Folau's last in New Zealand, there seems to be a ready replacement in the shooting circle. Audio
Sports News for 9 September 2019
There's a buzz amongst the All Blacks as they prepare to fly out to Japan for the Rugby World Cup. Audio
Foster, Cron sticking with All Blacks
Just days after it was announced All Blacks assistant Wayne Smith was departing, fellow assistant coach Ian Foster and forwards coach Mike Cron have recommitted to the All Blacks through to the 2019…
All Blacks, Springboks in same pool for 2019 Rugby World Cup
The All Blacks and the Springboks will meet in pool play at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. Audio
World in Sport for 15 February 2017
This week the World in Sport looks at... the rugby community mourns the death of former All Black Sione Lauaki, Tongan skier Kasete Skeen prepares for the World Championships, Samoa's softballers risk… Audio