Dave Rennie

Dave Rennie

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Dave Rennie is a prominent New Zealand rugby coach, recognized for his successful stints with teams such as the Chiefs in Super Rugby and the Scotland national team. His coaching style is characterized by a focus on skill development and tactical innovation, making him a sought-after leader in the rugby community.

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Coach Dave Rennie would not confirm if his contract had been bought out and he would stay in New Zealand long term.

All Blacks: Fineanganofo, Moorby and Segner share emotional reactions to first call-up
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-22
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Dave Rennie is the head coach of the All Blacks and has named his first squad for the Nations Championship.

All Blacks squad naming: Four new faces in Dave Rennie’s first squad to play in the Nations Championship
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-22
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Bernard Foley narrowly missed out on a Japan Rugby League One title after losing to Dave Rennie’s Kobe a few weeks ago.

Why attacking rugby is the blueprint for success and how Joe Schmidt must adapt
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-21
5.0

Dave Rennie was another coach under whom Barrett and his teammates struggled.

Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes playoffs push puts Ruben Love on Beauden Barrett’s path
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-02
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After departing the All Blacks coaching team following Dave Rennie’s promotion, Ellison accepted the task of leading the Māori All Blacks.

Super Rugby Pacific: Former All Blacks assistant coaches to join forces amid Blues shake-up
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-02
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Dave Rennie is the head coach of the All Blacks, facing intense pressure to build a winning team while managing commercial demands.

Why more pressure might be on Dave Rennie than any previous All Blacks coach – Gregor Paul
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-05-30
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Dave Rennie’s appointment as All Blacks coach is seen as a positive step for New Zealand rugby.

Letters: Nicola Willis’ performance as Finance Minister is the millstone around National’s neck
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-03-07
8.0

Dave Rennie is the new All Blacks coach who is looking to bring in a wider coaching team and challenge current eligibility rules around All Blacks selection.

Dave Rennie hire tests if NZ Rugby is ready to open doors to outsiders – Gregor Paul
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-03-06
7.0

Dave Rennie was the coach of the Wallabies and has been vocal about his experiences with New Zealand rugby.

Does Dave Rennie hold a grudge about his Wallabies sacking? It’s a million-dollar question for RA
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-03-06
6.0

Rennie is the new head coach of the All Blacks, bringing extensive coaching experience from various teams around the world.

Dave Rennie era begins: All Blacks set for big assistant coach changes
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-03-05
9.0

Rennie is widely regarded as a genuine, fair leader with a strong rugby IQ and has coached various teams including the Wallabies and Chiefs.

Next All Blacks coach: Why Dave Rennie is the compelling choice to lead the All Blacks – Liam Napier
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-03-04
8.0

Dave Rennie has been named as Scott Robertson's successor for the All Blacks.

Andy Farrell to offer fresh opportunities, Steve Tandy’s hand forced by injuries – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-03-04
7.0

Dave Rennie has been appointed as the head coach of the New Zealand rugby team, the All Blacks, with the 2027 World Cup in sight.

Rugby : Dave Rennie nommé sélectionneur des All Blacks avec la Coupe du monde 2027 en ligne de mire
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2026-03-04
9.0

Rennie is a serial winner – a coach who doesn’t need self-help books to know how to build a unifying and inspiring culture.

Why Dave Rennie beat Jamie Joseph to land All Blacks coaching job – Gregor Paul
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-03-04
9.0

Dave Rennie has made an impact wherever he’s coached, including leading the Wallabies and the Chiefs to success.

All Blacks coach: Charting the rise of Dave Rennie and Jamie Joseph
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-03-03
7.0

Dave Rennie is mentioned as having little experience or institutional knowledge to tap into after Gill's departure.

Nic Gill: All Blacks’ departing high-performance coach on how rugby has changed over 18 years
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-03-03
5.0

Dave Rennie is also in the running to become the new All Blacks coach.

Jamie Joseph v Dave Rennie: All Blacks coach call expected this week
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-03-02
5.0

Dave Rennie is in a tight race for the All Blacks job.

The NRL has picked a bad time for global domination
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-03-01
6.0

Dave Rennie is one of the contenders to replace Robertson as All Blacks coach.

Scott Robertson gets first job since leaving All Blacks, to coach Barbarians
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-24
6.0

Dave Rennie is a former coach of the Chiefs and the last coach of Australia to defeat the All Blacks.

Jamie Joseph v Dave Rennie exposes NZ Rugby’s high-performance failings - Gregor Paul
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-19
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Dave Rennie is mentioned as a potential national coach who could have altered Papali’i’s All Blacks’ fortunes.

Dalton Papali’i: Blues coach Vern Cotter laments skipper’s exit – ‘He could have been an All Blacks captain’
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-17
5.0

Dave Rennie is currently with the Kobe Steelers and has signalled that he will not be extending his stay beyond the current season.

Next All Blacks coach: New Zealand Rugby faces contract battle over Jamie Joseph or Dave Rennie – Gregor Paul
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-05
5.0

Dave Rennie is highlighted as a strong contender for the All Blacks coaching role.

Next All Blacks coach: Jamie Joseph and Dave Rennie emerge as only real contenders – Gregor Paul
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-03
7.0

Dave Rennie is another candidate for the head coach position of the All Blacks.

Next All Blacks coach: Making the case for Jamie Joseph, Dave Rennie and Ian Foster to work as a team – Gregor Paul
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-28
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Dave Rennie could face stiff competition for the coaching role.

Next All Blacks coach: New Zealand Rugby defends narrow criteria to replace Scott Robertson
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-26
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Dave Rennie, a former Chiefs and Wallabies coach, is among those considered for the All Blacks coaching position.

All Blacks: New Zealand Rugby confirms process to find next coach after Scott Robertson’s exit
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-25
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Rennie is one of the names linked to the All Blacks coaching job.

Rassie Erasmus posts cryptic message on Tony Brown’s All Blacks speculation
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-18
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Dave Rennie led the Chiefs to their first title in 2012 and has international coaching experience.

All Blacks next coach: The top contenders to replace Scott Robertson
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-15
8.0

Dave Rennie is off-contract in Japan soon, making him a potential candidate for the All Blacks.

All Blacks coaching shake-up after Scott Robertson exit puts pressure on David Kirk – Opinion
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-15
6.0

Dave Rennie is regarded as one of the best coaches and is off contract at the end of the Japanese season.

Pressure builds on All Blacks coaches as internal frustrations emerge
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-12
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