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Craig McGrath
Birth nameCraig McGrath
Date of birth (1974-04-02) 2 April 1974 (age 50)
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 Blues 4 (0)
1996-97, 2002-04 Auckland 1 (0)
2006 North Harbour 6 (5)
2006–2008 Viadana 44 (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– Melbourne Rebels (assistant)
2018– Honda Heat (assistant)
Correct as of 28 November 2017

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]

He attended High School at Waitākere College.

Coaching

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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

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  1. ^ a b c "Rebels retain assistant coach Craig McGrath". Melbourne Rebels. 21 December 2016. Archived from the original on 11 August 2017. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  2. ^ a b "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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