Chris Lendrum: NZR General Manager of High Performance on the Black Ferns performance, Allan Bunting’s departure

2025-11-15

Allan Bunting is departing as Black Ferns coach. New Zealand Rugby has undertaken a review of the side's programme after their third at the World Cup. Bunting —who's carried the "Director of Performance" title since 2023— has confirmed he won't apply for the new role. An appointment is expected by Christmas. NZ Rugby GM of High Performance, Chris Lendrum told Piney that they’re looking for someone who will take the game forward. “We didn’t achieve our performance goal at the Rugby World Cup, but everybody...

Allan Bunting is departing as Black Ferns coach.

New Zealand Rugby has undertaken a review of the side's programme after their third at the World Cup.

Bunting —who's carried the "Director of Performance" title since 2023— has confirmed he won't apply for the new role.

An appointment is expected by Christmas.

NZ Rugby GM of High Performance, Chris Lendrum told Piney that they’re looking for someone who will take the game forward.

“We didn’t achieve our performance goal at the Rugby World Cup, but everybody could see that the team has flashed it’s brilliance.”

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