{"id":311818,"date":"2026-03-04T02:00:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T02:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/311818\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T02:00:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T02:00:12","slug":"live-dave-rennie-named-as-new-all-blacks-coach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/311818\/","title":{"rendered":"Live: Dave Rennie named as new All Blacks coach"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dave Rennie has been named the new All Blacks head coach through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup, seeing off Jamie Joseph in the two-man race to replace Scott Robertson<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The 62-year-old former Chiefs coach and coach of the Wallabies was unveiled as the national coach in a New Zealand Rugby social media post just before midday.<\/p>\n

He will take up the role in June, when the Japanese Rugby League One season ends, where he coaches Kobelco Kobe Steelers.<\/p>\n

He will take charge ahead of the July home series against France, Italy and Ireland.<\/p>\n

\"Rugby<\/p>\n

\nPhoto: PHOTOSPORT\n<\/p>\n

Rennie, who is of Cook Islands descent through his mother, becomes the first All Blacks head coach with Pasifika heritage.<\/p>\n

NZR chair David Kirk said Rennie has a proven track record as a successful head coach.<\/p>\n

\"Wallabies<\/p>\n

\nPhoto: PHOTOSPORT\n<\/p>\n

“On behalf of the Board, I’d like to congratulate Dave on his appointment as All Blacks head coach. He is a world-class coach who has consistently shown he can build strong performance environments and win.<\/p>\n

“Dave understands what it means to coach the All Blacks and play a style of rugby that reflects who we are as New Zealanders.<\/p>\n

“He has a deep understanding of rugby in New Zealand and the role the All Blacks play in shaping our national identity and bringing communities together.”<\/p>\n

Rennie said his appointment was a privilege.<\/p>\n

“Coaching the All Blacks is an incredible honour. I’m extremely proud to have been entrusted with this role and understand the expectations that come with it.<\/p>\n

“I’m really clear on the way I want the All Blacks to play and I look forward to working with the players, management team, and the rugby community. We have a lot of talent here and we will be working extremely hard to make the country proud.”<\/p>\n

\"David<\/p>\n

\nDavid Kirk, the chair of NZ Rugby, speaks to media following the departure of All Blacks coach Scott Robertson
\nPhoto: Andrew Cornaga\/www.photosport.nz\n<\/p>\n

Kirk said he believed the appointment process had been the most thorough the organisation has undertaken for an All Blacks coach.<\/p>\n

“The All Blacks are set for a challenging and exciting two seasons ahead and it’s critical we followed a thorough process to find the right head coach. Dave has a clear direction for the team that gives us confidence the team will be well positioned to perform as we head into the 2027 Rugby World Cup.”<\/p>\n

NZR will now work with Rennie to confirm the wider All Blacks coaching and management team, with updates to be provided in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

\"Chiefs<\/p>\n

\nChiefs coach Dave Rennie
\nPhoto: PHOTOSPORT\n<\/p>\n

Rennie emerged as top level coach when he steered the New Zealand under-20 team to three consecutive junior world championships between 2008 and 2010, guided the Chiefs to back-to-back Super Rugby titles in 2012 and 2013 and took the Glasgow Warriors to a Pro14 Final in 2019.<\/p>\n

He has also delivered domestically in New Zealand with the Wellington Lions and Manawatu Turbos in the National Provincial Championship.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

\nPhoto: \u00a9PHOTOSPORT 2020\n<\/p>\n

He was head coach of the Wallabies between 2020 and 2023, although largely struggled for success before being replaced by Eddie Jones.<\/p>\n

Rennie was to speak to journalists in Auckland this afternoon.<\/p>\n

\"Wallabies<\/p>\n

\nDave Rennie has been selected as the side’s new head coach.
\nPhoto: PHOTOSPORT\n<\/p>\n

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