Ian Foster

Ian Foster

coach New Zealand

Ian Foster served as the head coach of the New Zealand All Blacks from 2019 until 2023, during which time he faced scrutiny for the team's performance, including a series of losses. His tenure was marked by challenges in establishing a definitive playing style and developing younger talent, leading to questions about the team's future direction.

Born on May 20, 1965 (60 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
87,534
Power
3,653$
Sentiment
5.08
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 8 5.75 0.75% +30% 4,822,233 46,914 $210,000 2,043$
Canada 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 38,005,238 35,888 $1,700,000 1,605$
Ireland 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 5,030,000 4,732 $5,100 5$
Totals 10 47,857,471 87,534 $1,915,100 3,653$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Ian Foster revealed his experiences with NZR and his decision not to apply for the coaching position. 6

Jamie Joseph Dave Rennie Scott Robertson Vern Cotter Joe Schmidt Dame Patsy Reddy Steve Tew Michael Cheika Sir Graham Henry Mark Robinson David Kirk Gregor Paul
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Next All Blacks coach: Jamie Joseph and Dave Rennie emerge as only real contenders – Gregor Paul

New Zealand New Zealand: Former coach Ian Foster faced criticism after the All Blacks started the year with two losses. 5

Scott Robertson David Kirk Beauden Barrett Jordie Barrett Damian Mckenzie Ruben Love Richie Mo Unga Will Jordan Cam Roigard Ardie Savea Peter Lakai Wallace Sititi Scott Barrett Tupou Vaa I Fabian Holland Rieko Ioane Billy Proctor Leicester Fainga Unku Anton Lienert Brown Gregor Paul
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Scott Robertson exit: How All Blacks problems run deeper than coach

New Zealand New Zealand: Ian Foster was the head coach of the All Blacks from 2019 to 2023 and led them to the 2023 World Cup final. 6

Jamie Joseph Dave Rennie Graham Henry Wayne Smith Steve Hansen Gregor Paul
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Next All Blacks coach: Making the case for Jamie Joseph, Dave Rennie and Ian Foster to work as a team – Gregor Paul

New Zealand New Zealand: If Covid-19 hadn’t hit, Ian Foster’s All Blacks would have played 58% of their tests away from home. 5

Gregor Paul Scott Robertson Graham Henry Steve Hansen
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: All Blacks Baltimore test: Is NZ Rugby’s money chase hurting results? – Gregor Paul

New Zealand New Zealand: Ian Foster won the role of head coach for the All Blacks but criticized the coaching selection process. 5

Scott Robertson Mark Robinson David Kirk John Plumtree Jason Ryan Wayne Smith Steve Hansen Pat Lam
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: All Blacks coaching search: How NZ Rugby plans to fix a broken process - Gregor Paul

New Zealand New Zealand: Ian Foster served as the All Blacks head coach from 2020 to 2023 and was praised for his communication skills. 7

Scott Robertson Sir Graham Henry Sir Steve Hansen Sir Wayne Smith Gilbert Enoka Sam Whitelock Damian Mckenzie Tj Perenara Scott Barrett Rieko Ioane Sevu Reece Beauden Barrett Andrew Johns Richie Mo Unga
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: All Blacks under Scott Robertson: Inside the flaws that led to his downfall – Gregor Paul

New Zealand New Zealand: Ian Foster took the All Blacks to a nail-biting final in the 2023 Rugby World Cup. 7

Scott Robertson Steve Hansen Smith Dave Rennie Les Kiss Clarke Laidlaw Liam Napier Tana Umaga
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: All Blacks next coach: The top contenders to replace Scott Robertson

Ireland Ireland: Scott Robertson replaced Ian Foster after the 2023 World Cup. 5

Scott Robertson David Kirk Jamie Joseph
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: ‘Gutted’ Scott Robertson steps down as New Zealand coach after review – The Irish Times

Canada Canada: Ian Foster, the current head coach, was already contracted to take the New Zealand team to the World Cup later that year. 5

Scott Robertson David Kirk Ardie Savea Mark Robinson Steve Hansen Graham Henry Jamie Joseph
The Globe and Mail: Scott Robertson is ousted as All Blacks coach, two years into a four-year term

New Zealand New Zealand: Ian Foster is the predecessor of Scott Robertson with a win rate of 69.6%. 5

Scott Robertson Scott Hansen Leon Macdonald Jason Holland Jamie Joseph David Kirk
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: All Blacks coach Scott Robertson set to depart