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Dave Rennie posing in his new All Blacks attire.

Does Dave Rennie hold a grudge about his Wallabies sacking? It’s a million-dollar question for RA

The former Wallabies coach could play a key role in getting a new trans-Tasman tradition off the ground. But Rennie also made a statement this week as All Blacks boss that won’t be missed by his former players.

  • Iain Payten

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 01: Wallabies captain Michael Hooper and Wallabies coach Dave Rennie share a joke as they prepare for the team photograph during the Australian Wallabies captain’s run at Optus Stadium on July 01, 2022 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

References from Wallabies help Dave Rennie win All Blacks coaching job

Three years after he was removed as coach of Australia so Eddie Jones could return, Rennie is back in the top job of New Zealand rugby.

  • Iain Payten
Mike Cron and Joe Schmidt

Rennie was on the right track: New Wallabies scrum coach takes shot at Jones

Two-time World Cup winner Mike Cron is regarded as the world’s foremost expert on scrummaging – and he’s just joined Australian rugby.

  • Iain Payten
Samu Kerevi, Eddie Jones and Quade Cooper training with the Barbarians in London.

‘They’ve got talent’: Ex-All Blacks coach rates Wallabies as a threat under ‘quirky’ Jones

Steve Hansen’s career as New Zealand coach was ended prematurely by Eddie Jones at the 2019 World Cup. He can see the Australian coach taking more scalps in 2023.

  • Iain Payten
Dan McKellar, pictured here with Taniela Tupou, is taking up the Leicester Tigers job.

Why RA bosses believe losing McKellar will ultimately benefit Australian game

Seven months out from the Rugby World Cup, the Wallabies’ coaching staff is down to just one man - Eddie Jones. But RA bosses aren’t worried.

  • Iain Payten
Eddie Jones talking with students of Matraville High.

Eddie is not only the messiah, he’s also a very naughty boy – and we love it

Eddie Jones is back and so am I. Here’s to a great 2023.

  • Peter FitzSimons
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Andrew Kellaway, Samu Kerevi and Quade Cooper at the Wallabies’ camp in January.

Wallabies camp days before Rennie axing not a waste of money, says Marinos

Rugby Australia chief executive Andy Marinos said the Wallabies’ failure to close out big games was a factor in changing coaches.

  • Iain Payten
SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 24: Allan Alaalatoa poses during the Australian Wallabies 2022 team headshots session on June 24, 2022 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images for Rugby Australia) SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 24: Allan Alaalatoa poses during the Australian Wallabies 2022 team headshots session on June 24, 2022 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images for Rugby Australia)

‘You just don’t know’: Jones’ return leaves Wallabies stars in dark about World Cup spots

After re-signing to 2027, Wallaby veteran Allan Alaalatoa has spoken about the shock of Dave Rennie’s sacking and the excitement of Eddie Jones’ comeback.

  • Iain Payten
Wallabies montage

Eddie, set, go: The burning questions about Jones’ second-coming

Will Eddie Jones overhaul the Wallabies? Can Australia win the Bledisloe? We examine the key issues ahead.

  • Iain Payten and Tom Decent
Dave Rennie and Eddie Jones.

Jones to juggle Wallabies job with Suntory consultancy as Rennie expresses ‘disappointment’

Sacked Wallabies coach Dave Rennie said he was ousted despite enjoying the support of the playing group.

  • Iain Payten and Tom Decent