Ian Foster (rugby union): Difference between revisions

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== Playing career ==

== Coaching career ==

=== Waikato ===

 

In the 2003 season Waikato were second behind Otago after the round robin standings with six wins from nine games. They then lost their home semi-final 29-30 to [[Wellington (National Provincial Championship)|Wellington]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.globalrugbyresults.com/2003NPC.html | title=2003 NPC }}</ref>

In 2011, Foster became an assistant coach and selector for the All Blacks under newly-appointed head coach [[Steve Hansen]],<ref>[https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/73061/dave-rennie-to-coach-chiefs-in-2012-and-2013] ''RNZ News'' 16 April 2011</ref> a position which he held until after the [[2019 Rugby World Cup]]. During his time as assistant coach, the All Blacks won 93 of 108 tests (losing in just ten),<ref>{{cite web |title=Rugby: 10 things to know about new All Blacks coach Ian Foster |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby-10-things-to-know-about-new-all-blacks-coach-ian-foster/R3USBY2PYOL4WG4MHKR7J2EQSM/ |website=NZ Herald |access-date=30 August 2022 |date=11 December 2019}}</ref> and won the [[2015 Rugby World Cup]].

 

 

In 2022, Foster came under increasing pressure after the All Blacks were defeated in a test series for the first time by [[Ireland national rugby union team|Ireland]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/all-blacks-v-springboks-former-winger-julian-savea-hits-out-at-disturbing-ian-foster-criticism/TN6FCTDAXWIJN6NVL5MI5WHEFQ/ | title='I'm ashamed': Former All Black speaks out on 'disturbing' Foster comments }}</ref> Foster's assistants Plumtree and [[Brad Mooar]] were sacked and replaced by [[Jason Ryan (rugby union)|Jason Ryan]], with Foster taking on the backs coaching role and former Ireland coach [[Joe Schmidt (rugby union)|Joe Schmidt]] joining as an advisor.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Napier |first1=Liam |title='I'm feeling for two fine men': All Blacks axe Brad Mooar, John Plumtree, add Jason Ryan |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/im-feeling-for-two-fine-men-all-blacks-axe-brad-mooar-john-plumtree-add-jason-ryan/RFW24LSYZWKQFXZH2YD7ZL4LDQ/ |website=NZ Herald |access-date=30 August 2022 |date=24 July 2022}}</ref> Following a disappointing 26-10 loss to South Africa,<ref>{{cite web |title=All Blacks slump to 26-10 defeat against Springboks in Mbombela |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/300655754/all-blacks-slump-to-2610-defeat-against-springboks-in-mbombela |website=Stuff |access-date=27 August 2023 |date=7 August 2022}}</ref> the All Blacks losing run stood at 5 losses in their last 6 tests. The All Blacks bounced back with a comprehensive victory at Ellis Park against South Africa,<ref>{{cite web |title=All Blacks get famous victory over Springboks at Ellis Park |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby-all-blacks-get-famous-victory-over-springboks-at-ellis-park/MDB2WZUMBFIA2UCREFEQBBXKJU/ |website=NZ Herald |access-date=27 August 2023 |date=14 August 2022}}</ref> which might have saved Foster's job.<ref>{{cite web |title=All Blacks score two late tries against Springboks to blown open TRC and save Foster’s job |url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/all-blacks/late-all-blacks-tries-beat-springboks-to-give-coach-foster-lifeline/news-story/12e58e35d3c602c86b0c5124207ce527 |website=Fox Sports |access-date=27 August 2023 |date=14 August 2022}}</ref> After a review, and support from many of the All Blacks squad,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Powell |first1=Alex |title=Rugby: All Blacks coach Ian Foster finds support, empathy from Black Ferns counterpart Wayne Smith |url=https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2022/08/rugby-all-blacks-coach-ian-foster-finds-support-empathy-from-black-ferns-counterpart-wayne-smith.html |website=Newshub |access-date=30 August 2022 |date=16 August 2022}}</ref> [[New Zealand Rugby]] opted to back Foster until the [[2023 Rugby World Cup|2023 World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Ian Foster retained as All Blacks coach |url=https://www.espn.com/rugby/story/_/id/34410306/ian-foster-retained-all-blacks-coach-following-new-zealand-rugby-board-meeting |website=ESPN Scrum |publisher=ESPN |access-date=30 August 2022 |date=17 August 2022}}</ref> Two weeks later, the All Blacks lost to Argentina in Christchurch, the first time Argentina had defeated the All Blacks in New Zealand.<ref>{{cite web |title=Argentina stun New Zealand with historic Rugby Championship victory |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/aug/27/argentina-stun-new-zealand-in-historic-rugby-championship-victory |website=The Guardian |access-date=30 August 2022 |date=27 August 2022}}</ref>

 

 

==Personal life==

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