Overview
- New Zealand Rugby announced Rennie’s hire after a near-50-day search that began with Scott Robertson’s mid-January exit.
- Rennie’s contract runs through the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
- He will complete the current Japan Rugby League One season with Kobe Steelers before returning to take charge.
- The 2026 slate features the inaugural Nations Championship in Christchurch in July and the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour to South Africa in August.
- Decisions on the current assistant coaches, including Jason Ryan, Scott Hansen and Tamati Ellison, will be made under the new head coach.