All Blacks want answers on referee calls in World Cup final
New Zealand has asked global governing body World Rugby to explain some of the officiating during their World Cup final defeat to South Africa, outgoing coach Ian Foster said.
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New Zealand's Foster era ends with a close one that got away
PARIS : New Zealand arrived at the Rugby World Cup in the unusual position of not being favourites but came within a whisker of claiming a fourth title and sending coach Ian Foster out an unlikely winner.
Careful what you wish for as TMO shapes World Cup final
PARIS :Rugby is the most complex of sports and the introduction of off-field help for beleaguered referees was widely welcomed, but surely nobody could have imagined that the TMO would come to play such a pivotal role as it did in the World Cup final.
Iconic All Blacks prepare to exit stage left but no time for sentiment
RUEIL-MALMAISON, France : New Zealand will have several star performers running out for the last time when they compete in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final but it is not the time to get dewy-eyed and sentimental, insists coach Ian Foster.
Retallick to start for New Zealand in World Cup final against Springboks
New Zealand coach Ian Foster has made one change to his starting XV to play South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday, Brodie Retallick replacing Sam Whitelock in the second row.
Rory Smith wins Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch after battle with Niall Murray
Rory Smith scored his second Formula Ford Festival victory in a thrilling "boxing match" battle with Niall Murray at Brands Hatch.
All Blacks look to send off 'legends' with World Cup win
A slew of New Zealand greats will don the All Blacks jersey for the last time in the World Cup final against South Africa and the players left to carry on are determined they will bow out with the trophy, hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho said.