Schmidt takes NZ role as Foster backed by Kiwi board
New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has been given the full backing of his bosses to continue in his job, with former Ireland boss Joe Schmidt taking up a full-time assistant role.
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New Zealand Rugby stick with Ian Foster as All Blacks coach
Ian Foster will coach the All Blacks through to next year's World Cup, New Zealand Rugby said on Wednesday, giving him a vote of confidence despite recent poor performances.
Ian Foster remains All Blacks coach until 2023 Rugby World Cup, NZ Rugby announces
Ian Foster will coach the All Blacks through to next year's Rugby World Cup, New Zealand Rugby said on Wednesday, giving him a vote of confidence despite recent poor performances.
NZR back Foster as All Blacks coach through to World Cup
:New Zealand Rugby on Wednesday endorsed Ian Foster as the right man to coach the All Blacks through to next year's World Cup but said he would have more hands-on support from selector and strategist Joe Schmidt.
Jacques Nienaber warns 'All Blacks will be desperate' despite Ireland meltdown
Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber warned that the All Blacks would come to South Africa "desperate" following their humiliating first home series defeat to Ireland.
All Blacks aren't panicking, says embattled coach Foster
Ian Foster has shrugged off queries over his future as New Zealand coach ahead of a tour of South Africa that could spell the end of his tenure.
All Blacks coach Ian Foster insists 'no panic' in camp ahead of Bok Tests
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster insisted on Tuesday there is no panic in their ranks before facing South Africa away, even with New Zealand's pride dented by their home series defeat to Ireland.
Today's rugby news as All Blacks axe former Scarlets and Swansea bosses as New Zealand captain Sam Cane 'not good enough for Italy team'
Here are the latest rugby headlines on Sunday, July 24.