'Interesting Times': Players Lift Lid on Cut-Throat All Blacks Coaching Shake-Up

Why Dane Coles, the king of sledging, is crucial in search for next ABs coach

Ex-All Blacks hooker Dane Coles was capable of making opponents explode into acting like frothy-mouthed mad dogs. Now he’s helping decide who will coach the ABs.

Former All Blacks hooker joins panel to select new coach

Former New Zealand hooker Dane Coles has been added to the panel tasked with appointing the All Blacks’ next head coach, bringing a recent player’s perspective to the selection process. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) confirmed on Wednesday that Coles, who earned 90 Test caps and played his final international match at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France under then-coach Ian Foster, will serve on the appointment panel. Replacement for Scott Robertson He …

'Interesting times': Players lift lid on cut-throat All Blacks coaching shake-up

Super Rugby Pacific is almost upon us but, in a New Zealand context, one overarching story continues to overshadow the start of the oval ball season. The All...

All Blacks support Savea in wake of Robertson sacking

Scott Robertson and Ardie Savea at a media conference in 2024. Photo: Getty Images By Jonty Dine of RNZ  Senior All Blacks have closed ranks around Ardie Savea after the superstar flanker bore the brunt of public backlash for head coach Scott Robertson's sacking.

Mystery retired All Black revealed to appoint next head coach as Ian Foster and Steve Hansen approached

New Zealand Rugby have revealed the mystery former All Black who is on the board to appoint Scott Robertson's successor.

All Blacks confirm the appointment of Dane Coles

Former All Black Dane Coles will play a key role in the process to find the next head coach of the New Zealand national rugby team, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Coles, 39, a hooker who earned 90 test caps before retiring in 2023, will sit on a five‑person appointment panel alongside fellow former All Blacks hooker Keven Mealamu, NZR chair an…