Former All Black Julian Savea takes up head coaching role at Mahurangi

Ben FrancisJournalist·NZ Herald·31 Jul, 2026 10:17 PM3 mins to read‌NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, August 1, 2026. US President Donald Trump is confident Israel will agree to end the war in Gaza. The NZ housing market remains subdued.Former All Blacks winger Julian Savea appears to have brought the curtain down on his professional rugby career after being appointed head coach of North Harbour premier club Mahurangi. The 35-year-old will take over after Wellington’s NPC campaign in October, with the move effectively ruling out a return to Super