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"I think it's really poor how New Zealand Rugby have done it"

'It's really poor' - Jones slams NZ on Foster treatment

Australia coach Eddie Jones has criticised New Zealand for its handling of Scott Robertson's appointment as All Blacks coach, saying the timing was "inappropriate" with Ian Foster still in charge.

Rugby • 24 Mar 23

Scott Robertson has led Canterbury Crusaders through the most dominant period of their history

Scott Robertson to take over All Blacks after World Cup

Scott Robertson will become the New Zealand head coach when Ian Foster departs after this year's Rugby World Cup, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) confirmed.

Rugby • 21 Mar 23

Argentina stunned New Zealand in Christchurch

Argentina claim historic first away win over All Blacks

Argentina beat the All Blacks for the first time on New Zealand soil with a 25-18 victory in a Rugby Championship test in Christchurch this morning.

Rugby • 27 Aug 22

South Africa dominated New Zealand in Mbombela

Springboks pile more misery on struggling New Zealand

Wing Kurt-Lee Arendse scored his first international try and was then red carded as South Africa piled more misery on struggling New Zealand with a comfortable 26-10 victory in their Rugby Championship opener at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday.

Rugby • 06 Aug 22

"Wherever possible matches must be a contest of fifteen versus fifteen"

Rugby Championship to retain 20-minute red card law

SANZAAR have confirmed that it is re-introducing the 20-minute red card law trial for the Rugby Championship, where by a player red carded can be replaced after 20 minutes.

Rugby • 28 Jul 22

'It's hard trying to play catch up with 14 men against a really well organised defensive team'

Foster laments 'unacceptable' errors against Ireland

New Zealand coach Ian Foster lamented his side's "unacceptable" errors in their 23-12 defeat to Ireland in Dunedin, acknowledging that it was "hard trying to play catch up" after the first-half red card to Angus Ta'avao.

Rugby • 09 Jul 22

Hayman says there were times he was thrown into action when he should not have been

Ex-NZ prop Hayman joins legal action on dementia issue

Former New Zealand tighthead prop Carl Hayman has joined a legal action against World Rugby after being diagnosed with early-onset dementia at the age of 41.

Rugby • 02 Nov 21

New Zealand overcame Australia despite a late rally from the visitors

All Blacks inflict more pain on the Wallabies

The All Blacks produced a second-half blitzkrieg before conceding late tries in a dominant 33-25 win over Australia on a blustery night at Eden Park on Saturday.

Rugby • 07 Aug 21

'I'm really happy about Barrett being at 15 because I don't think he's going to get his hands on the ball as much'

O'Sullivan: This New Zealand team have weaknesses

Eddie O'Sullivan believes the selection of Beauden Barrett at full-back rather than out-half is a positive for Ireland ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final meeting in Tokyo Stadium.

Rugby • 17 Oct 19

New Zealand won their pool game against Namibia on Sunday morning

New Zealand inevitably cruise home against game Namibia

New Zealand's power and class eventually shone through as they wore down brave Namibia 71-9 in Tokyo.

Rugby • 07 Oct 19

New Zealand's young winger George Bridge ran in four tries as Tonga were battered in Waikato

All Blacks play with a man less in Tonga thrashing

The All Blacks got exactly what they wanted from their final match ahead of the World Cup when they demolished Tonga 92-7 on Saturday, and deliberately chose to play the last 15 minutes a man down, according to coach Steve Hansen.

Rugby • 07 Sep 19

New Zealand's Israel Dagg has announced his retirement at the age of 30

Knee injury ends Israel Dagg's rugby career

New Zealand international Israel Dagg has announced his retirement at the age of 30 after failing to recover from a serious knee problem.

Rugby • 04 Apr 19

New Zealand rugby union team