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New All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie is wasting no time setting expectations. In his first detailed media comments since taking the job, Rennie revealed the team will hold a short pre-season camp in late May/early June 2026 (once he finishes in Japan), with heavy focus on conditioning, alignment, and building a “ruthless” mindset. Meanwhile, … Read more

New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has made his stance clear: the famous black jersey will be earned on current form, with no automatic selections for incumbents. Speaking in recent interviews, Rennie stressed alignment across the program and the need for players to perform week-in, week-out in Super Rugby Pacific. This comes as Ruben Love … Read more

New Zealand Rugby has today confirmed Dave Rennie as the new All Blacks head coach, taking charge through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The 62-year-old former Wallabies and Chiefs coach beat Jamie Joseph in the final race to succeed Scott Robertson, whose contract was ended in January 2026. Rennie will honor his current commitments … Read more

The All Blacks new coach search is reaching its climax — formal interviews for the head coach position are taking place **this week**, with an announcement expected by the end of the week (March 2026). After 45+ days without a permanent leader following Scott Robertson’s exit, NZ Rugby’s panel is finalising the decision, with Jamie … Read more

The All Blacks coach search 2026 is entering its final critical weeks. As of late February 2026, the NZ Rugby appointment panel has reportedly narrowed the shortlist to just 2–3 serious candidates after extensive interviews, site visits, and stakeholder feedback. While no official name has been confirmed, the process is still on track for a … Read more