Trained by Champions
Coached By People Who've Played and Won at the Highest Level
Our coaching staff brings decades of elite international experience – from the All Blacks to Super Rugby to global coaching education. This is the team you’ll be learning from.
Wayne Taylor
IRANZ CEO & High Performance Director
Wayne Taylor brings one of the most diverse and decorated coaching CVs in the game. As CEO and Head of Performance at IRANZ, Wayne leads the organisation's global development programmes and sets the standard for what elite coaching looks like.
Colin Cooper
IRANZ Director of Rugby
Colin Cooper is one of New Zealand's most respected rugby minds - a former All Black and seasoned Super Rugby coach who now leads IRANZ's rugby direction and course facilitation globally.
Aaron Mauger
IRANZ Facilitator | All Black #1013
Aaron Mauger is a World Cup-winning All Black and experienced Super Rugby coach who brings elite playing intelligence and world-class coaching methodology to every IRANZ camp.
Dave Ellis
Head Skills Coach
With over 30 years of experience in player development and coach education, Dave Ellis is one of the most sought-after skills coaches in the world - and a cornerstone of the IRANZ programme since 2000.
Mark Hammett
Resource Coach | All Black #984
A former All Black hooker and accomplished Super Rugby head coach, Mark Hammett brings rare credibility as both an elite player and high-performance coach.
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