The Moana Pasifika head coach distanced himself from a 1News report last week but was more forthcoming at Eden Park today.
Rugby
Sun, Mar 15
The Moana Pasifika head coach has distanced himself from a story linking him to the All Blacks but had a lot more to say about his former franchise.
Thu, Mar 12
Umaga, currently the Moana Pasifika head coach, is in frame to join Dave Rennie's team and will play an important role with the cultural reset.
Wed, Mar 11
Dave Rennie's appointment gets the thumbs up from the Blues and All Blacks playmaker, who says he will soon be in talks with the new boss.
The Black Ferns continue their streak over their close rivals in Vancouver thanks to another inspirational performance from Jorja Miller.
Mon, Mar 9
The depth of the new All Blacks head coach's preparation for the top job has been revealed.
The former All Black, who played under Dave Rennie at the Chiefs, said one thing he loves about the new All Blacks coach is his "straight-up" approach.
Fri, Mar 6
The Highlanders head coach missed out on the top job again but spoke highly of Dave Rennie and said he wished his rival well.
Thu, Mar 5
The new All Blacks head coach says he will surround himself with "quality people". 1News sports writer Patrick McKendry looks at Dave Rennie's options.
Yes, the All Blacks can win the World Cup, he says. And, yes, he can see only positives in his new team's gruelling tour of South Africa in August.
Wed, Mar 4
Rennie replaces Scott Robertson, who lost the job earlier this year.
The current crop of All Whites share their first and favourite World Cup memories, 100 days out from the 2026 tournament.
Football
The requirement to generate a huge financial windfall for World Rugby will leave the two nations off future schedules says Rian Oberholzer.
Tue, Mar 3
Nic Gill, who assisted the All Blacks during a career spanning more than 240 Tests, will join the Baltimore Ravens next month.
The news will be welcome for All Blacks staff and assistant coaches, with many of them on tenterhooks following Scott Robertson's dismissal.
Mon, Mar 2
It will be Scott Robertson's first assignment since he was sacked as All Blacks coach in January.
Wed, Feb 25
Chris Lendrum, NZ Rugby's general manager of professional rugby and performance, has stepped down after 20 years.
Tue, Feb 24
The new collective contract for New Zealand's rugby players will focus on wellbeing and retention.
Mon, Feb 23
A year out from the World Cup, Beauden, Scott and Jordie are under pressure to prove themselves all over again, writes Patrick McKendry.
Thu, Feb 19
"Baby Barrett 3.0 has arrived, we are all so smitten," the pair wrote on social media.
New Zealand
Angus Ta'avao, who played for the Highlanders on Friday, wrote on social media that his son Leo has passed away.
Tue, Feb 17
He will be heading to France to play with Top 14 side Castres Olympique.
The organisation has announced two new executives but is yet to find a replacement for boss Mark Robinson, who resigned eight months ago.
Mon, Feb 16
An open and exciting club competition is not the best preparation for the All Blacks, and the gulf to Test rugby is growing, writes Patrick McKendry.
Thu, Feb 12
Big lock Fabian Holland requires surgery on his dislocated shoulder and will likely also miss the three Nations Championship Tests in July.
Wed, Feb 11
