Ireland yet to hit their peak, and have France to thank
In the week between Ireland's first and second ever wins against the All Blacks in New Zealand, a lot of questions were asked of Ireland.
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'Something wrong': All Blacks greats question coach Foster's future
Former All Blacks great Wayne "Buck" Shelford on Monday increased the pressure on beleaguered coach Ian Foster saying it was clear there was "something wrong" after back-to-back Ireland defeats.
All Blacks confidence crisis as South Africa trip looms
WELLINGTON : As the conquering Irish headed for home after their stunning series triumph, the All Blacks were left pondering a crisis of confidence with two tests against the world champion Springboks less than a month away.
World order shaken up after July internationals
CAPE TOWN : The winds of change have swept through international rugby in the past few weeks, with historic firsts and a potential changing of the guard at the top of the world game as northern hemisphere teams flexed their muscles down south.
All Blacks: New Zealand Rugby boss says Ireland series loss is ‘not acceptable’
New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson has voiced his displeasure at the All Blacks’ 2-1 series defeat to Ireland and described the three-time world champions’ recent performances as “not acceptable”.
All Blacks coach Foster under fire as New Zealand launch snap review of Ireland loss
Ian Foster's future as All Blacks head coach looks in doubt after New Zealand Rugby on Sunday launched an urgent review into the Ireland series defeat, which chief executive Mark Robinson deemed "not acceptable".
Rugby-New Zealand boss laments All Blacks loss as pressure grows on Foster
(Reuters) - New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson said the All Blacks' test series loss against Ireland was "not acceptable" as scrutiny of coach Ian Foster intensifies ahead of next year's World Cup.