Leon MacDonald rugby player
Leon MacDonald rugby player

Leon MacDonald

21st Dec 1977 1.81m/96kg Head Coach

Tamati Ellison accepts full time All Blacks role

2 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Crusaders confirmed Tamati Ellison has been offered and accepted a full-time role with the All Blacks ahead of their Northern Tour. This means the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific campaign was his last with...

All Blacks Prop ruled out of South African tour

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Earlier today the All Blacks revealed that prop Ethan de Groot will play no part in those Tests. The 26-year-old is currently battling a neck injury and he will continue his rehabilitation in New Zealand....

NZR confirm change to All Blacks coaching group

3 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

NZR has today announced that All Blacks Assistant Coach Leon MacDonald has decided to leave the All Blacks coaching group ahead of the two Test matches in South Africa.Discussions between All Blacks Head...

All Blacks team named to play Argentina at Eden Park

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors, Assistant Coaches Scott Hansen, Jason Holland, Leon MacDonald and Jason Ryan have named their All Blacks team to play Argentina in the second...

Savea to lead All Blacks against Argentina

4 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ardie Savea will lead the All Blacks against Argentina at Sky Stadium in the opening match of the Rugby Championship. All Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors, Assistant Coaches...

All Blacks team named to play Fiji in San Diego

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors, Assistant Coaches Scott Hansen, Jason Holland, Leon MacDonald and Jason Ryan have named their All Blacks team to play Fiji in the final match...

Scott Robertson names his first All Blacks team

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks Head Coach Scott Robertson and his co-selectors, Assistant Coaches Scott Hansen, Jason Holland, Leon MacDonald and Jason Ryan have named their All Blacks team to play England in the opening...

All Blacks squad named for Steinlager Ultra Low Carb Series

5 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scott Barrett has been named as the new All Blacks captain, with a 32-strong squad including five uncapped players announced today ahead of the 2024 Steinlager Ultra Low Carb Series.The squad selected...

Blues lose captain

6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Game-breaking back Rieko Ioane says "old school" methods introduced by coach Vern Cotter have the Blues well placed to end a 21-year Super Rugby title drought. Cotter's no-frills style has been a hallmark...

All Blacks unveil 2024 management group

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed the 2024 All Blacks management group under new Head Coach Scott Robertson.  The group includes seven members who carry over from the previous All Blacks...