‘World class’ Dave Rennie named as All Black head coach
by Craig Taylor · KickOffDave Rennie is the new coach of the All Blacks, with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) confirming his appointment through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
62-year-old Rennie has an extended coaching CV, with stints as head coach of Super Rugby franchises, including the Hurricanes and Chiefs. He also coached Glasgow Warriors in Scotland, and has international experience at the helm of the Wallabies from 2020 to 2023.
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David Kirk, chair of NZR, said Rennie was a ‘world-class coach’ who ‘understands what it means to coach the All Blacks’.
“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.
“Dave understands what it means to coach the All Blacks and play a style of rugby that reflects who we are as New Zealanders. 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.”
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Rennie said he was proud to be coaching New Zealand.
“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.
“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.”