In the swirling vortex of rugby coaching rumors, Stephen Larkham firmly dismisses any whispers of crossing the ditch to join the All Blacks' coaching lineup. Amidst New Zealand Rugby's hunt for Scott Robertson's replacement, with Dave Rennie and Jamie Joseph as leading candidates, the rumor mill has been busy churning out potential coaching alignments. However, Larkham remains committed to his roots with the Brumbies, especially following their recent dominant performance against the Crusaders.
Despite New Zealand Rugby's openness to letting the new head coach pick their assistants, speculation had been rife about Larkham being eyed for a key role in the All Blacks’ setup. This speculation gained traction after Larkham's Brumbies decimated the Crusaders 50-24, putting them at the top of the league standings early in the season.
"This is home for me,"
Larkham stated, underscoring his commitment to the Brumbies where ongoing discussions about his role continue. His current contract is up at the end of the season, but his heart remains in Canberra.
Meanwhile, the coaching carousel spins on as Jason Holland, who previously managed the All Blacks' attack, returns to the Hurricanes with potential coaching prospects at the Blues on the horizon. Also in the coaching news, Mike Prendergast's upcoming departure from Munster has triggered rumors of Holland's potential return to his former club.
In other developments, New Zealand Rugby has appointed Kane Jury as the head coach for both the New Zealand U20s and NZ Schools teams, signaling a commitment to nurture future talents consistently. Jury, who has been pivotal in identifying talent for the Highlanders, expressed enthusiasm about his new role.
"I feel it’s a good start but I really want to be in this role for a long time,"
Jury commented, reflecting on the importance of continuity and alignment in coaching roles. His predecessor at the Highlanders, Ryan Bambry, will step up from his role at Otago to fill Jury's shoes.
As the rugby world watches these coaching shifts and the impact on team dynamics, the focus remains intensely on how these changes will influence the strategies on the field in the upcoming seasons.
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In the swirling vortex of rugby coaching rumors, Stephen Larkham firmly dismisses any whispers of crossing the ditch to join the All Blacks' coaching lineup. Amidst New Zealand Rugby's hunt for Scott Robertson's replacement, with Dave Rennie and Jamie Joseph as leading candidates, the rumor mill has been busy churning out potential coaching alignments. However, Larkham remains committed to his roots with the Brumbies, especially following their recent dominant performance against the Crusaders.
Despite New Zealand Rugby's openness to letting the new head coach pick their assistants, speculation had been rife about Larkham being eyed for a key role in the All Blacks’ setup. This speculation gained traction after Larkham's Brumbies decimated the Crusaders 50-24, putting them at the top of the league standings early in the season.
"This is home for me,"
Larkham stated, underscoring his commitment to the Brumbies where ongoing discussions about his role continue. His current contract is up at the end of the season, but his heart remains in Canberra.
Meanwhile, the coaching carousel spins on as Jason Holland, who previously managed the All Blacks' attack, returns to the Hurricanes with potential coaching prospects at the Blues on the horizon. Also in the coaching news, Mike Prendergast's upcoming departure from Munster has triggered rumors of Holland's potential return to his former club.
In other developments, New Zealand Rugby has appointed Kane Jury as the head coach for both the New Zealand U20s and NZ Schools teams, signaling a commitment to nurture future talents consistently. Jury, who has been pivotal in identifying talent for the Highlanders, expressed enthusiasm about his new role.
"I feel it’s a good start but I really want to be in this role for a long time,"
Jury commented, reflecting on the importance of continuity and alignment in coaching roles. His predecessor at the Highlanders, Ryan Bambry, will step up from his role at Otago to fill Jury's shoes.
As the rugby world watches these coaching shifts and the impact on team dynamics, the focus remains intensely on how these changes will influence the strategies on the field in the upcoming seasons.