All Blacks tour: The bolter Dave Rennie could add for trip to South Africa
Gradually grooming a young prospect against the world’s best scrummagers has obvious upside. Selections: Siale Lauaki and Ollie…
Wildlife encounters in the Canadian Rockies: Bears, elk and mountain goats
Then there are the ground squirrels, which produce a constant beeping like a smoke alarm with a dying…
All Blacks v Ireland: Tupou Vaa’i returns to loose forwards as Dave Rennie names side to defend Eden Park record
The 26-year-old hasn’t played in the loose forwards since last August, when he started at No 6 in…
All Blacks v Ireland: Dave Rennie weighs bold blindside move for Ireland Eden Park test
In his two-year All Blacks tenure, Scott Robertson settled on Chiefs loose forward Simon Parker to fulfill the…
All Blacks v Ireland: Rieko Ioane joins squad as Dave Rennie turns to Irish intel
Clarke, though, with his experience – and as the All Blacks’ best back three aerial exponent – is…
All Blacks v Italy: Dave Rennie leads tributes after Will Jordan sets try scoring record but says side need to improve
“It’s my seventh year in the team now so I’m proud to have an impact but also grateful…
All Blacks v France: World media reacts as Dave Rennie era begins with victory in Christchurch
In between those scores Les Bleus also crossed the whitewash with tries from Antoine Hastoy and Théo Attissogbe.…
All Blacks v France recap: Dave Rennie era begins with victory in Christchurch
The All Blacks haven’t played a test in Christchurch since a 25-18 defeat to Argentina in 2022, and…
All Blacks v France: How Ardie Savea and Dave Rennie plan to reshape the All Blacks
“Whenever I do get that privilege I don’t take it lightly,” Savea said as the All Blacks finished…
All Blacks v France: Where Dave Rennie will drive change
It’s impossible to escape the irony that Rennie’s era opens in Christchurch. It wasn’t supposed to be this…
All Blacks: Dave Rennie shakes up squad for French opener with bold and brave selections
Rennie instead surprised everyone with the composition of his loose forwards – and a positional switch for Will…
All Blacks: Dave Rennie set to unleash rookies in first squad
While Scott Robertson blooded a host of rookies, selection conservatism largely dogged his two-year tenure. Fehi Fineanganofo celebrates…