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All Blacks to rest captain Ardie Savea for part of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour to South Africa

Codie Taylor has been named tour captain with three uncapped inclusions in Dave Rennie’s New Zealand squad

The Independent UK · Jul 27

'Lots of positives': Schmidt's take on Wallabies reign

Despite presiding over just 12 wins from 31 Tests, outgoing Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has declared his three-year tenure a success before Les Kiss takes over.

AAP · Jul 20

Five things to watch in the Nations Championship including a Springboks starlet and England vs Argentina

The first phase of the inaugural edition of the competition concludes this weekend

The Independent UK · Jul 17

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New Zealand's Rennie expresses 'relief' as All Blacks edge narrow win over France

The All Blacks began their 2026 Nations Championship tenure with a narrow win over France on Saturday, with freshly appointed coach Dave Rennie promising the team was only going to get better as they head into future matches.

France 24 · Jul 4

New Zealand hold off France in epic start to Nations Championship

New Zealand 34-32 France: The All Blacks just about held on in a thriller to start Dave Rennie’s tenure with a win

The Independent UK · Jul 4

Is New Zealand v France on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch All Blacks in Nations Championship

Everything you need to know ahead of the start of the Nations Championship

The Independent UK · Jul 3

Ardie Savea to captain New Zealand in Nations Championship as Dave Rennie names first All Blacks squad

Savea will stand-in as skipper with Scott Barrett absent

The Independent UK · Jun 22

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RU:Rennie makes Savea captain in new All Blacks era

Dave Rennie has picked Ardie Savea to captain his first All Blacks squad selected for Nations Championship tests against France, Italy and Ireland next month

AAP · Jun 22

Rennie makes Savea captain in new All Blacks era

Dave Rennie has picked Ardie Savea to captain his first All Blacks squad selected for Nations Championship tests against France, Italy and Ireland next month

AAP · Jun 22

Rennie steers Steelers to victory in Japan grand final

There was joy for ex-Wallabies coach Dave Rennie but heartbreak for his former charge Bernard Foley in the Japan Rugby League One decider in Tokyo.

AAP · Jun 7

RU:Rennie steers Steelers to victory in Japan grand final

There was joy for ex-Wallabies coach Dave Rennie but heartbreak for his former charge Bernard Foley in the Japan Rugby League One decider in Tokyo.

AAP · Jun 7

'They're big fans': Test chance Campbell up to speed

Reds fullback Jock Campbell has found some extra pace and worked on another key area that would serve him well if recalled for his first Test in four years.

AAP · Jun 4

Foley's final countdown as Spears make Japan decider

Ahead of an expected return to the Waratahs, former Wallaby Bernard Foley's Spears side have booked a place in the Japan Rugby League One grand final.

AAP · May 31

All Blacks captain to miss Nations Championship, tour

A back injury will keep All Blacks captain Scott Barrett out of the Nations Championship rugby Tests in July and the side's tour to South Africa.

AAP · May 27

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AAP · Apr 26

Brave Lupus battling but Steelers shine on in Japan

Two-time defending champs Brave Lupus Tokyo suffered an eighth loss in 10 games, but Dave Rennie's Kobe Steelers are firing ahead of Japan's rugby playoffs.

AAP · Apr 18

Rennie's Steelers close gap on ladder leaders in Japan

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has masterminded another victory for the Kobe Steelers, who closed in on the ladder leaders in Japan.

AAP · Mar 6

Why Force bumped 'on fire' former All Black to the wing

Former All Black George Bridge starred against Moana Pasifika last week, but he was surprisingly shifted to the wing for Saturday's clash with the Highlanders.

AAP · Mar 5

All Blacks insist they'll be Rennie for World Cup

With the Dave Rennie as the new All Blacks coach, Jordie Barrett knows it's a quick window to prepare but believes New Zealand will be ready for the World Cup.

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The Independent UK · Mar 4

All Blacks appoint new head coach after overlooking favourite Jamie Joseph

Former Australia and Glasgow Warriors coach Dave Rennie will leave his job at Kobe Steelers to take charge of New Zealand until the next World Cup

AAP · Mar 3

Historic Rennie appointment to add World Cup intrigue

Dramatically denied the chance to coach the Wallabies at a World Cup, New Zealander Dave Rennie will instead lead the All Blacks into next year's showpiece.

AAP · Mar 3

Brumbies lock down Larkham with contract extension

Linked to the All Blacks, Stephen Larkham has made clear his future is in Canberra with the ACT Brumbies coach extending his contract for another two years.

AAP · Feb 25

'Ongoing discussions:' Larkham swats All Blacks rumours

Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham says he is in ongoing discussions to stay at the ACT club after speculation circulated about a possible move to the All Blacks.

AAP · Jan 17

Unruffled Rennie shows nerves of Steel with Kobe win

With his team going great guns in Japan, former Wallabies mentor Dave Rennie is one of a number of options to become the new All Blacks coach.

AAP · Dec 12, 2025

The Australians gunning for Japanese rugby glory

A former Wallabies coach, plenty of Australian players and a handful of ex-NRL flyers will have a point to prove when the Japanese rugby union season kicks off.

The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2025

Wallabies dig deep to get revenge on Eddie Jones in gritty win over Japan

Australia hold off Brave Blossoms in rainswept Tokyo to banish demons of Jones era

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