Craig McGrath (rugby union)

Craig McGrath (born 2 April 1974) is a New Zealand rugby union coach and former player.[1] He is currently an assistant coach with the Melbourne Rebels, and coach of the Melbourne Rising.[2] His professional playing career spanned five seasons, where he played for Blues, as well as Auckland, North Harbour, and Viadana.[2] His usual playing positions was Scrum-half.[1]

Craig McGrath
Birth nameCraig McGrath
Date of birth (1974-04-02) 2 April 1974
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height6 ft 0 in (1.82 m)
Weight14 st 2 lb (90 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum-half
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2003-2005
1996-97, 2002-04
2006
2006–2008		 Blues
Auckland
North Harbour
Viadana		 4
1
6
44		 (0)
(0)
(5)
(5)
Correct as of 28 November 2017
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1997-98, 2004-05 Māori All Blacks 4 (0)
Correct as of 28 November 2017
Coaching career
Years Team
2015–
2018–		 Melbourne Rebels (assistant)
Honda Heat (assistant)
Correct as of 28 November 2017

He attended High School at Waitākere College.

Coaching

McGrath worked as coach of Waitemata Rugby and Boyne RFC before becoming the coach of Melbourne Harlequins in 2014. He joined the Rebels as assistant coach in 2015,[3] before being appointed coach of Melbourne Rising from the 2018 season.[1]

References
  1. "Rebels retain assistant coach Craig McGrath". Melbourne Rebels. 21 December 2016. Archived from the original on 11 August 2017. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  2. "Craig McGrath – The Blues". The Blues. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  3. "Craig McGrath joins the Rebels | Harlequin Rugby". quins.com.au. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
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