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The All Blacks new coach appointment is entering its final stretch in late February 2026, with NZ Rugby’s panel deep in due diligence on frontrunners Dave Rennie and Jamie Joseph. No decision yet, but sources point to mid-March for the reveal — giving the winner time to prepare for the massive 2026 Nations Championship. Meanwhile, … Read more
The search for the next All Blacks coach enters a critical phase in February 2026, with Dave Rennie and Jamie Joseph emerging as the clear frontrunners. As Super Rugby Pacific Round 1 fires up this weekend (Highlanders vs Crusaders opener on Friday), the new coach’s appointment timeline is under the spotlight — NZ Rugby aims … Read more
The hunt for the next All Blacks coach continues, but one thing is already clear: the incoming leader must urgently rebuild the team’s attack. Scott Robertson’s departure has exposed deep cracks in the All Blacks’ attacking identity during 2025 — a problem that became impossible to ignore after several high-profile losses. Whoever takes over as … Read more
As the search for the All Blacks 2026 coach ramps up after Scott Robertson’s shock departure on January 15, 2026, New Zealand Rugby faces tough questions. The first-ever sacking of an All Blacks head coach highlights deeper issues, from 2025 losses to player unrest. With a brutal 2026 Nations Championship ahead, the new All Blacks … Read more
The All Blacks new coach search intensifies today! With Scott Robertson’s departure confirmed last week, speculation is rife about who will lead the team into the massive 2026 Nations Championship. Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph, widely tipped as frontrunner, has responded: he needs “time to digest” the situation and isn’t in talks yet. Jamie Joseph on … Read more