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Dave Rennie

New Zealand All Blacks head coach who took charge in 2026, overseeing matches against South Africa and Nations Championship opponents.

2026-06-192026-08-21
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  1. August 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Dave Rennie is head coach of All Blacks

    Source

    “But the All Blacks know all that, (head coach) Dave Rennie knows that," said the 1987 Rugby World Cup-winning hooker capped 92 times before retiring in 1997.”

    All Blacks must get ‘everything right’ to beat Springboks, says legend Fitzpatrick

  3. The Namibian

    Dave Rennie said playing a four-Test series against South Africa will be a lot tougher than a Rugby World Cup

    Source

    “New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie said on Monday that playing a four-Test series against South Africa "will be a lot tougher than a Rugby World Cup".”

    SA Test series a lot tougher than a World Cup says All Blacks coach

  4. The Namibian

    Dave Rennie replaced Scott Robertson last March

    Source

    “Rennie, who replaced Scott Robertson last March, said New Zealand could win the series "if we play at our best and force the Springboks to play below their best".”

    SA Test series a lot tougher than a World Cup says All Blacks coach

  5. The Namibian

    Dave Rennie replaced Taylor at half-time as a precautionary measure

    Source

    “With the first of four Tests against world champions South Africa in Johannesburg next Saturday, New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie replaced Taylor at half-time as a precautionary measure.”

    Taylor scores two tries in winning debut as New Zealand captain

  6. The Namibian

    Dave Rennie said he knew Nonu would perform a solo Haka before the match

    Source

    “New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie said he knew before a 54-0 tour victory over the Sharks in Durban on Tuesday that former All Black Ma'a Nonu would perform a solo Haka.”

    All Blacks knew Nonu would perform solo Haka coach Rennie

  7. The Namibian

    All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie will have concern over forced retirement of McKenzie with knee injury

    Source

    “A possible concern for All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie will be the forced retirement of McKenzie with a knee injury before half-time.”

    Eight-try New Zealand cruise to tour victory over Sharks

  8. The Namibian

    Dave Rennie gave opportunities to many fringe players in 44-man squad

    Source

    “All Blacks coach Dave Rennie gave opportunities to many of the fringe players in his 44-man squad.”

    All Blacks strike late to secure opening win against Stormers
  9. July 2026

  10. The Namibian

    Dave Rennie said full-scale rugby tour will have significant benefits for All Blacks

    Source

    “New Zealand's first full-scale rugby tour of South Africa in 30 years will have significant benefits for them, head coach Dave Rennie said in Cape Town on Friday.”

    Full scale tour will benefit All Blacks, says coach Rennie

  11. The Namibian

    All Blacks coach Dave Rennie said the boys have really embraced the new strategy and they are in a good spot

    Source

    “"We've put a lot of detail into our game, the boys have really embraced it," Rennie said after Saturday's convincing 40-21 win over a sloppy Ireland. "I'm really excited, I think we're in a good spot."”

    Three things on Nations Championship

  12. The Namibian

    Dave Rennie completed an encouraging start to his tenure as New All Blacks coach

    Source

    “New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie completed an encouraging start to his tenure, with his side producing an improved display following home wins against France and Italy.”

    Six-try All Blacks see off Ireland at Eden Park fortress
Sport

All Blacks must execute perfectly to beat Springboks in series

The News

Former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick told AFP that the current New Zealand team must "get everything right" to win a four-Test series against South Africa that begins Saturday, saying they cannot afford yellow cards or bad scrums. The series, billed as the "Greatest Rivalry," will be played at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, Cape Town, a Johannesburg soccer stadium, and Baltimore over consecutive Saturdays.

20 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Yesterday

  1. All Blacks must execute perfectly to beat Springboks in series

    Former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick told AFP that the current New Zealand team must "get everything right" to win a four-Test series against South Africa that begins Saturday, saying they cannot afford yellow cards or bad scrums. The series, billed as the "Greatest Rivalry," will be played at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, Cape Town, a Johannesburg soccer stadium, and Baltimore over consecutive Saturdays.

    20 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 17 August

  1. All Blacks coach says SA series tougher than World Cup

    New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie said playing a four-Test series against South Africa "will be a lot tougher than a Rugby World Cup", with the Springboks offering greater strength of opposition than World Cup finalists face. Both teams will be about a year away from the 2027 World Cup when the series ends.

    17 August 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. South Africa injury concerns ahead of New Zealand Test

    South Africa captain Siya Kolisi and prop Ox Nche are doubtful for the first Test against New Zealand on Saturday in Johannesburg, head coach Rassie Erasmus said Monday. Kolisi suffered a hamstring injury in Argentina this month, while Nche has not played since a knee injury in July.

    17 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 15 August

  1. New Zealand beats Bulls 50-19 in tour match

    Veteran hooker Codie Taylor marked his debut as New Zealand captain with two tries in a 50-19 victory over the Bulls in Pretoria. The win came ahead of New Zealand's first Test against South Africa next Saturday.

    15 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. All Blacks beat Sharks 54-0; Nonu performs solo Haka response

    New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie confirmed that former All Black Ma'a Nonu's solo Haka performance after the All Blacks' traditional pre-match ritual during a 54-0 tour victory over the Sharks in Durban was planned. Nonu, a 44-year-old Sharks substitute, consulted with defence coach Tana Umaga about the appropriate way to respond respectfully to the haka.

    12 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. New Zealand beats Sharks 54-0 in South Africa tour

    New Zealand scored eight tries to defeat the Sharks 54-0 on Tuesday in the second match of a South Africa tour. Wing Fehi Fineanganofo scored a try in each half, while the Sharks were depleted by Springbok call-ups and injuries.

    11 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 7 August

  1. All Blacks defeat Stormers 38-21 with late tries

    New Zealand All Blacks secured a 38-21 win over the Stormers in their South African tour opener at Cape Town Stadium on Friday, scoring four tries in the final stages after the teams were tied at 14-14. The All Blacks will face the Springboks in four Tests after two more matches against local franchises.

    7 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 6 August

  1. South Africa and New Zealand begin extended rugby tour

    South Africa and New Zealand are undertaking an extended rugby tour that begins in Cape Town on Friday and concludes in the United States 12,700 kilometres away. From August 29 to September 12, the two world-ranked teams will play exclusive Tests in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Baltimore, with the tour branded the 'Greatest Rivalry' and scheduled to occur every four years.

    6 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 31 July

  1. All Blacks coach: full South Africa tour will benefit team

    New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie said the All Blacks' first full-scale rugby tour of South Africa in 30 years will have significant benefits, including chances for all squad members to play through midweek games against provincial sides and four Tests against the Springboks, with the tour running from August 22 through to a final match in Baltimore on September 12.

    31 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 20 July

  1. South Africa, France lead inaugural Nations Championship

    South Africa and France top their respective tables after the southern hemisphere Tests in the inaugural Nations Championship. The Springboks, New Zealand and other southern hemisphere nations will visit the northern hemisphere in November to play three Tests apiece before a grand final at Twickenham on November 27-29.

    20 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 18 July

  1. All Blacks beat Ireland 40-21, extend Eden Park winning streak

    New Zealand defeated Ireland 40-21 in a Test match on Saturday, extending their unbeaten streak at Eden Park to 53 matches. The All Blacks scored four of their six tries in the first half to lead 28-7 at the interval, securing a third win in the Nations Championship.

    18 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 17 July

  1. All Blacks coach confirms Mo'unga excluded from Springboks series

    All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has confirmed that playmaker Richie Mo'unga will not be selected for the upcoming four-Test series against South Africa, as Mo'unga remains ineligible under national union eligibility rules until October due to his time playing club rugby in Japan.

    17 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 11 July

  1. Will Jordan breaks All Blacks try-scoring record

    Will Jordan scored a hat-trick to become New Zealand's record try-scorer as the All Blacks defeated Italy 47-17 in a Nations Championship Test, improving their record to two wins from two under new coach Dave Rennie.

    11 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 4 July

  1. New Zealand beats France 34-32 in inaugural Nations Championship

    New Zealand's All Blacks held on to edge an under-strength France 34-32 in a nine-try thriller in Christchurch to open the inaugural Nations Championship, with Cam Roigard and Will Jordan scoring twice each in Dave Rennie's first Test as coach.

    4 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 19 June

  1. Chiefs face Hurricanes in Super Rugby final clash

    The Waikato Chiefs and Wellington Hurricanes meet in the Super Rugby final on Saturday, with both teams seeking their first title in over a decade. The top two seeds previously met this season with the Chiefs winning 22-17 in extra time.

    19 June 2026 · The Namibian →

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