

He may be in the running for an All Blacks assistant role, but Tana Umaga remains fiercely passionate about Moana Pasifika with the Test great claiming cross-town rivals, the Blues, "don't want us here".
Dave Rennie's appointment as All Blacks head coach sent tongues wagging as to how many changes his new regime will bring. Liam Napier dives into how Rennie's All Blacks will operate, and whether we could see a fresh wave of talent brought in.
Quade Cooper has lauded Dave Rennie's appointment as All Blacks coach and fired off a shot at Rugby Australia's former hierarchy at the same time, while Dan McKellar said he was thrilled for his former coaching mentor.
Dave Rennie is returning to Test rugby, having been handed the "pretty special" All Blacks job ahead of Jamie Joseph. So what could change from here?
Dave Rennie will take charge of the All Blacks through to the end of Rugby World Cup 2027, replacing the sacked Scott Robertson.
Stephen Larkham says he's in conversations with the ACT Brumbies to extend his coaching contract, batting away rumours of a potential move to the All Blacks.
Scott Robertson has landed his first coaching gig since he was sacked by New Zealand Rugby, as more details surface around his inglorious All Blacks exit.
Dave Rennie or Jamie Joseph. Jamie Joseph or Dave Rennie. The battle to succeed the sacked Scott Robertson is a race in two; does one candidate stand out from the other?
Outgoing Blues coach Vern Cotter has called for "better alignment" in New Zealand Rugby, after All Blacks flanker Dalton Papali'i became the latest player to head overseas.
Not so long ago New Zealand was the envy of the rugby world, the golden age from 2011 to 2015 produced arguably the greatest team in history. These days, though, New Zealand finds itself in a serious state of flux.
Two All Black greats have downplayed any talk of a New Zealand rugby crisis following the shock decision to dismiss All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson two years from the Rugby World Cup and months before the 'Greatest Rivalry' tour of South Africa.
The usual suspects should be there at the business end but Super Rugby Pacific is sure to throw up twists and turns this season. One of those could be the rise of the Hurricanes.
Joe Schmidt has confirmed he will not be applying for the vacant All Blacks job, citing a "loyalty" to the Wallabies players and staff which meant he couldn't simply "swap sides".
World Rugby chairman Brett Robinson has rejected suggestions the sport is slowly morphing into rugby league, but he admits there is plenty to discuss when the shape of game conference takes place later this month.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmdit has reportedly ruled himself out of All Blacks coaching contention, according to reports.
The Springboks and All Blacks will play the fourth and final Test of their "Greatest Rivalry" series at the home of the Baltimore Ravens in September.
Scott Robertson never found his groove as All Blacks coach. In the end, even with Richie Mo'unga returning, New Zealand Rugby were provided feedback they couldn't ignore.
The All Blacks have parted ways with embattled coach Scott Robertson after a disappointing 2025 season.
Super Rugby Pacific 2026 is almost upon us with season kick-off just a month away!
With just under two years until the tournament begins, ESPN has looked to AI to analyse and determine who will be crowned the 2027 Rugby World Cup champions.
So the Wallabies and All Blacks have been drawn alongside each other in Pool A for Rugby World Cup 2027. Extrapolating the format out, that might not be a bad game for Australia to lose.
The 2027 Rugby World Cup draw took place on Wednesday. Here's how it impacts, England, Australia, New Zealand and much more.
Follow ESPN's live updates of the draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup and discover who the likes of England, Ireland, South Africa and New Zealand will face in Pool play.
| Rugby Championship | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | Team | GP | PD | P |
| 1 | South Africa | 6 | +57 | 19 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 6 | +8 | 19 |
| 3 | Australia | 6 | -13 | 11 |
| 4 | Argentina | 6 | -52 | 10 |


