Ulster Rugby have secured the services of former All Black star Craig Newby as skills coach for next season.
A back-rower in his playing days back in New Zealand - which included a stint captaining the Highlanders and representing his home country as an All Black – Newby made the move to England in 2008 when he signed for Leicester Tigers, and was part of the side that won the Premiership Final during his first season at the club.
Since making the move into coaching, the 41-year-old has gone on to hold a number of positions within the English National Leagues, and was with the NEC Japan Top League as Forwards and Defence Coach for a season.
Newby also currently holds the role of England U20 Women’s Forwards Coach and has been involved in the coaching set-up for both the Wasps U18s and Harlequins U16s.
He is also currently the Director of Rugby at St John’s School in Leatherhead.
“The positive environment at Ulster, together with how the club is run – both on and off the field – are what I am looking forward to being a part of when I join later this year," said Newby today. "By bringing my personality and skill set as a coach to the role, I hope to build on the great work already underway.”
Ulster Rugby head coach, Dan McFarland, added: “I look forward to welcoming Craig, and to working alongside him as he makes the role his own and plays his part in our ambitions going forward as a squad.”
