We are thrilled to introduce our newly appointed Youth Coaches. 

Congratulations to the following individuals:

U18 Women:

• Head Coach: Garry Reilly
• Assistant Coach: Jarrod Powell
   

U20 Women:

• Head Coach: Tony Langahetau
• Assistant Coach: Kim-Anaka Baillie
   

U18 Men:

• Head Coach: Michael Cavanagh
• Assistant Coach: Luke Chapman
   

U20 Men:

• Head Coach: Paora Peawini
• Assistant Coach: Joel Foster
   

U18 Mixed:

• Head Coach: George D'Urban-Burgess
• Assistant Coach: Jaxon Taikato
   

U20 Mixed:

• Head Coach: Lovey Woodhouse
• Assistant Coach: Mark Hodson
   

The selection process involved thorough coaching assessments, observations, and interviews conducted over several months, with National Tournaments serving as key platforms for evaluation.

Each coach possesses outstanding qualifications and brings experience from our High Performance programme. Among them, three are current Touch Blacks Opens coaches, who are attending the World Cup in July 2024.

Moreover, one is a former Touch Blacks Opens coach with coaching experience in World Cup and Trans-Tasman series, and four have played for or are currently part of the Touch Blacks Opens team.

These teams are gearing up for the Asia Pacific Youth Cup 2025, with details regarding the venue and date to follow soon.

Article added: Friday 24 May 2024