Dave Rennie

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 02: Andrew Kellaway of the Wallabies high fives Jordan Petaia of the Wallabies after a try during game one of the international test match series between the Australian Wallabies and England at Optus Stadium on July 02, 2022 in Perth, Australia.

Buoyant Rennie hopes gutsy win heralds new dawn for Wallabies

Coach Dave Rennie believes his gutsy Australia side can use their stirring first Test victory over England on Saturday as a springboard to a new era of success for the Wallabies.

Wallabies wince at Eddie’s record in Oz

Eddie Jones’ ominous record in his home nation has Wallabies coach Dave Rennie on red alert for the threat posed by England in Perth on Saturday.

Australia head coach Dave Rennie looks on before the Autumn Internationals match at BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh. Picture date: Sunday November 7, 2021. See PA story RUGBYU Edinburgh. Photo credit should read: Steve Welsh/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder. (

Rennie: Aussies playing Kiwis is good footy

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie on Monday advised Rugby Australia not to walk away from Super Rugby Pacific and launch its own domestic competition in 2024.

No Beale, Hodge as Rennie readies Wallabies

Dave Rennie says the three-Test clash against England would be the biggest challenge of his tenure as he named an expanded Wallabies squad missing two key veterans but with uncapped former rugby league star Suliasi Vunivalu.

Kurtley James BEALE of Racing 92 during the Top 14 match between Racing 92 and Brive at Paris La Defense Arena on February 5, 2022 in Nanterre, France.

Wallabies tweak overseas-based player rules

Rugby Australia amended its selection policy on Friday in the lead-up to the 2023 World Cup to cap the Wallabies at a maximum of three overseas-based players.

World Rugby gives Rennie slap on the wrist for referee rant

World Rugby has issued Wallabies head coach Dave Rennie with a “written warning” for his post-match rant against the match officials following the loss to Wales in Cardiff.

Ref rage: Ban Dave Rennie!

Mark Keohane highlights the contradiction after Dave Rennie – who was vocal in his criticism of Rassie Erasmus’ infamous video – got very loud after the Wallabies lost in Cardiff.

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Cheika backs Rennie’s rant: Give him room to vent

Dave Rennie has been backed by Michael Cheika, the man he replaced as Wallabies coach, after his furious criticism of match officials’ decisions during the Test defeat to Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

CARDIFF, WALES - NOVEMBER 20: Australia number 8 Rob Valetini is red carded by referee Mike Adamson during the Autumn Nations Series match between Wales and Australia at Principality Stadium on November 20, 2021 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Rennie blasts ‘horrendous’ referee after Wallabies loss

Coach Dave Rennie slammed referee Mike Adamson and his team of officials after the Wallabies’ rollercoaster 29-28 loss to Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

Beale recalled as Wallabies chase sixth win in a row

Playmaker Kurtley Beale is set to feature in his first Test since the 2019 Rugby World Cup after being selected in Australia’s matchday 23 to face Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.