New Zealand Rugby has appointed Dave Rennie as the new head coach of the All Blacks, replacing Scott Robertson after he stepped down earlier in 2026. Rennie will take charge of the national side as they prepare for the next Rugby World Cup cycle, with his contract expected to run through the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
Rennie is a highly experienced coach with a long history in international rugby. He previously coached the Australian Wallabies, won two Super Rugby titles with the Chiefs, and also coached Glasgow Warriors in the United Rugby Championship.
He is expected to join the All Blacks setup ahead of the next international window as New Zealand begins preparations for upcoming test matches and the next World Cup cycle.
What the New All Blacks Coach Will Get Paid
The exact salary for Rennie has not been officially confirmed. However, we can estimate the likely range based on previous All Blacks coaching contracts.
Scott Robertson, who coached the All Blacks before the change, was widely reported to earn approximately:
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NZ$1.1 million to NZ$1.3 million per year
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Around £550,000 to £650,000 per year
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Roughly R14 million to R16 million per year when converted to South African rand
Because the All Blacks job is one of the biggest positions in world rugby, the new contract is expected to fall within a very similar range.
That means Rennie will likely earn somewhere around:
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NZ$1.2 million per year
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Approximately R15 million per year
This places the All Blacks head coach among the highest paid rugby coaches in international rugby.
Why New Zealand Rugby Made the Change
Scott Robertson stepped down following a performance review after the 2025 season. While the team remained competitive, New Zealand Rugby decided it was the right time to make a change early in the current World Cup cycle.
Making the coaching change now gives the new coaching team several seasons to build toward the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
The Challenges Ahead
Taking over the All Blacks is one of the most demanding roles in international sport. Expectations are extremely high and the team is expected to compete for every major title.
Rennie will need to focus on several key areas:
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Rebuilding consistency across the squad
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Integrating younger players into the national setup
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Preparing the team for the 2027 Rugby World Cup
The All Blacks remain one of the strongest teams in world rugby, but they face intense competition from countries such as South Africa, France, Ireland and England.
The next few seasons will be important in shaping the squad that will represent New Zealand at the next World Cup.
What do you think about the appointment?
Is Dave Rennie the right choice for the All Blacks, or would you have preferred someone like Jamie Joseph?
Sources
https://www.reuters.com/sports/
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/
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