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Not sure what to make of this announcement, do they mean that Afeaki and Halangahu are co-head coach, or that they are both dual Blues/Harbour coaches?
North Harbour Rugby Union
The North Harbour Rugby Union was formed in 1985 and during this time has developed a reputation for playing colourful and entertaining rugby through all grades
NEW APPOINTMENTS AT NORTH HARBOUR RUGBY
8 Mar 2021North Harbour Rugby is moving forward into 2021 with a number of coaching and performances roles established.
Two new dual-coaches positions have been confirmed for the QBE Harbour men’s team with Ben Afeaki and Daniel Halangahu taking on roles for the 2021 season.
Both have had considerable experience around North Harbour in playing and coaching in the past.
The 33-year-old Afeaki a former prop played 58 games for the Union as well as making 36 appearances for the Chiefs and one Test for the All Blacks.
He hung up his playing boots in 2015 and is currently involved in the Blues set up as scrum coach and is a great addition to Harbour Rugby with his knowledge of the front row.
Former first five-eight Halangahu, 36 is also no stranger to rugby in the region having played 17 games for QBE North Harbour as well as being an assistant coach last season.
He previously played 74 games for the Waratahs. He retired from playing in 2015 and is currently an assistant coach at the Blues and has had assistant coaching roles with the QBE Harbour men’s side in the past.
One more change for Harbour is experienced rugby man, Alex King taking on the role of Head of Performance.
“I’m excited by the challenge to upskill from strength and conditioning to head the Performance Program and to work with the QBE Harbour coaches, Ben and Dan. They are great students of the game and bring a real energy and knowledge to Harbour.
It’s a great opportunity for myself and for Ben and Dan. We’re all keen to take the group of players forward this season and improve high performance outcomes for our QBE Harbour women’s side and newly formed Academy,” said King.
In the newly formed role, King’s core responsibilities will see him have strategic and management oversight across all High Performance Teams and Programs.
He will also have responsibilities in the implementation of the newly formed Blues/ MOU, which aims to create a world class High Performance Development Program in the region.
“It’s an exciting time for Harbour Rugby with both Ben and Dan coming on board and Alex as well,” said Harbour Chief Executive, David Gibson.
“There’s a real vibrancy around the Union and also at the Blues too with our relationship becoming stronger and a great deal of learning being shared.
It’s important we build on the platform that has been developing in recent times through this new approach and look at how we can improve our performance environments for those aspiring to reach the elite side of the game from our community,” explained Gibson.
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@tim typically they dont have roles in both M10 and Super do they?
But would seem a step backwards going from Blues to NH only, so have to assume it is dual Blues/Harbour coaches, surely?
Unless they are privy to the NPC shake up and getting ahead of the game
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It must be the week for announcing new coaches. Strawbridge seems to still have a role at Waikato.
Ross Filipo appointed as the new Waikato Head Coach for 2021
The Waikato Rugby Union would like to announce the appointment of Ross Filipo to the position of the NPC Head Coach...
The Waikato Rugby Union would like to announce the appointment of Ross Filipo to the position of the NPC Head Coach role. Filipo, 41, has a significant history in the game as a player, having played for the All Blacks, Crusaders, Chiefs and the Wellington Lions. He has also been quietly building a coaching portfolio that includes stints with local club rugby teams, Hamilton Marist and Taupiri Coca Cola in Japan and two years with the Waikato NPC team. Recently, Filipo, has been working as an RDO (Game Developer) at the Waikato Rugby Union, delivering the game to the community and coaching courses to aspiring coaches. Director of Rugby, Andrew Strawbridge, says “Ross has displayed a real understanding of how to develop players and how to create clear expectations and accountability. He cares for the player and operates a secure rather than a comfortable environment.” New Waikato head coach, Ross Filipo, said “It is a very special year for Rugby in the Waikato being our centenary year. I’m excited to take part in the shared responsibility of honoring our past, connecting with our community, continuing the momentum created last year with the team and trying to elevate it further in 2021.” -
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As the article says, Filipo has been part of the Waikato coaching team for the last 2 years so has been promoted as Strawbridge moves up. Director of Rugby is a very European thing.
From the outside looking in there have been a few changes in the Waikato coaching group in the last 2 years. Roger Randle must have focused solely on the Chiefs last year as I never saw him pre-game on the field. Nathan White could have been replaced by Filipo? Rhys Bayliss was also involved and was the assistant coach often interviewed on Sky.
As always, results will dictate whether this is a good move.
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@stargazer Govt been throwing money at Tiwai, maybe some fell in Southland Rugby's lap!
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Dermody heads South
Full article:
Clarke Dermody, a no-nonsense Southland prop who made three appearances for the All Blacks in 2006, has been an integral part of the Mako success story over the past three seasons. He joined Ta$man in 2018, when Leon MacDonald was head coach, helping them to a Mitre 10 Cup semifinal that year. For the past two seasons he has shared the head coaching role with Andrew Goodman as the Mako have become back-to-back premiership winners. At the start of the 2020 season, Clarke decided it was time for a change to his regular workload, which has involved seven seasons coaching the Highlanders, followed immediately by provincial involvement, firstly with Southland, then the Mako. This year he will continue to coach the Highlanders but will take a break after the Super Rugby season is over. -
Southland coach Dale MacLeod is frustrated the 2021 provincial rugby competition format has yet to be firmed up saying it had made planning challenging.
He also suggested a move to a North-South pool format would be the “worst decision” New Zealand Rugby could make.“I wouldn’t have a clue what [the format] will be. By now I would normally have done our planning, we’d know where we are going and would have started to book flights and accommodation.”
MacLeod did add that whatever format they ended up with they were ready to take on the challenge.
He has made significant head roads into building its 2021 squad with fullback Josh Moorby and lock Mike McKee the latest signings announced.
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@stargazer said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
Dermody heads South
Full article:
Clarke Dermody, a no-nonsense Southland prop who made three appearances for the All Blacks in 2006, has been an integral part of the Mako success story over the past three seasons. He joined Ta$man in 2018, when Leon MacDonald was head coach, helping them to a Mitre 10 Cup semifinal that year. For the past two seasons he has shared the head coaching role with Andrew Goodman as the Mako have become back-to-back premiership winners. At the start of the 2020 season, Clarke decided it was time for a change to his regular workload, which has involved seven seasons coaching the Highlanders, followed immediately by provincial involvement, firstly with Southland, then the Mako. This year he will continue to coach the Highlanders but will take a break after the Super Rugby season is over.i wonder what his long term plans are, i was quite keen on him taking over the Landers when Brown was saying he didn't want the big job, hopefully still on the cards eventually
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@stargazer said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
@yeetyaah They've picked up Losi Filipo. No longer wanted by Wellington?
That’s very interesting I guess he didn’t really feature at all for The Lions.
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Yarrows Taranaki Bulls Coaching Line Up Confirmed
Taranaki Rugby has announced the coaching team which will be joining Yarrows Taranaki Bulls Head Coach Neil Barnes for the 2021 NPC season. Former Scotland Sevens representative Johnny Weston and former All Black Jarrad Hoeata will be Assistant Coaches. Weston is Taranaki born and bred, having grown up on farms at Whangamomona and Toko before becoming a boarder at New Plymouth Boys' High School.Hoeata joined the Yarrows Taranaki Bulls as their Assistant Coach in 2020 and has played 82 matches for the Yarrows Taranaki Bulls. A vastly experienced player who has represented the All Blacks, Maori All Blacks, and All Blacks Sevens teams and playing professionally in the United Kingdom and France. Jarrad is also a New Zealand Under 20 selector and a forwards coach for the Chiefs Under 20 team.2021 Yarrows Taranaki Bulls Coaching Management:
Head Coach: Neil Barnes
Assistant Coach: Johnny Weston
Assistant Coach: Jarrad Hoeata
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Good to see the inclusion of a couple of players (Tapsell, Collard) who had reputations out of school, but I feared had fallen through the cracks.
Ratima had his arm in a sling when I saw him on Super Bowl day so obviously still unavailable. No Sullivan or Te Whare. Is Cobb in a WTG?
