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Joe Maddock to quit New Zealand for Kiwi partnership overseas
Canterbury Mitre 10 Cup head coach Joe Maddock has announced the 2019 season will be his last in charge of the provincial side, having been appointed as an assistant coach at the Toshiba club in Japan.
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Maddock will join former Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder, who has taken on the head coach role for the Japanese Top League side.
“I’ve been involved with Canterbury and Crusaders rugby for a long time, so the opportunity to challenge myself as a coach by stepping into a completely different environment in Japan, was a big part of my decision. At the same time, the chance to reconnect with Todd and join a big Japanese Top League side like Toshiba, is really exciting,” Maddock said.
“On a personal note, my wife Mariah and I have three daughters who are all at an age where they can really embrace the experience over in Japan, so we’re looking forward to taking on this new challenge as a family and the time is right for us to do that.
“For now, my focus is building towards the 2019 season with this Canterbury team and really enjoying the time I have left in New Zealand with an organisation I am extremely passionate about. Christchurch is home and I’d like to think this is not the end of my time here at Rugby Park, but an opportunity to continue to grow and evolve as a coach.”
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Canterbury Rugby CEO Tony Smail said: “Joe has been part of the Canterbury rugby family for most of his life, having played for the Hornby Juniors, West Melton and Prebbleton, and working his way up to provincial and Super Rugby.
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“We’re extremely proud of all he has contributed to the red and black jersey, and we’re fortunate to have his expertise in our coaching group. While he’ll certainly be missed come the end of the 2019 season, Joe, Mariah and family will depart with our sincere thanks and very best wishes for their next adventure in Japan,” Smail said.
Prior to starting as Canterbury assistant coach, Maddock worked as an assistant coach with the Canterbury under-19 and Crusader Knights teams, and was the head coach of the Prebbleton club side. He also coached the Barbarians in 2017 when they played the British and Irish Lions.
A former outside back who began his professional rugby career with Canterbury in 2001, Maddock debuted for the Crusaders and New Zealand Maori the following year, before departing to play for English club Bath in 2004. He also played for Saracens and Italian club Treviso Rugby.
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Maddock is in his second season as head coach of the Canterbury Mitre 10 Cup side, having guided the team to the 2018 Premiership final, and is the current assistant coach of the Maori All Blacks.
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Mark Telea is a lot of things, but a defensive juggernaut has never been one of them. There will be far bigger tests in that regard for the youngster.
9 Go to commentsLove and respect to Fiji but not a chance outside of 7s
3 Go to commentsGood summation Ned. Agree the Canes were out-muscled for once (except at the scrum!) by a focused Brumbies outfit. Tua deserves consideration for higher honors after the way he humbled Jordie and the Canes defense. Thankfully, his lack of eligibility for Oz keeps him from Joe’s plans. While I also agree the injuries affected the Canes performance, some players seemed to lack focus and intensity for this match. Perhaps after the Blues demolished the Brumbies, they thought it was going to be easy? A good reminder that any slip up in preparation can have a big affect on the result. Brumbies deserved that win.
1 Go to commentsKarl Dixon should never have been appointed this fixture, absolute disgrace, He’s not much of a referee anyway, didn't have the balls to send his mate care off
5 Go to commentsBrilliant article! Harry of 8/9
1 Go to comments‘UK athletes' have been in the NFL from the start.
1 Go to commentsIt’s going to be Scott Barrett. He’s the coaches mate and captain of a previously elite team. Ardie a great option but scooter has worked with the coach and Ardie still as big a leader as needed.
23 Go to commentsI commend Colin Scotts bio All Balls. He was the first Aussie to make it to NFL. But he was poached and did a full apprenticeship at the University of Hawaii. He was 130kgs surfed played 1st grade cricket etc. big guy by normal but not NFL standards and a top athlete. Even then the nfl were picking up Tongans and Samoans for their natural size and explosive power. They want explosive power not cardio from the big boys so a guy like Taniela Tupou would have been good if picked up young enough. He has fast twitch and they’d bulk the little lad up and give him something to do. soccer teams set up academies and look for Over Sara’s talent eg Messi was at Barcelona since a teenager and harry kewell went to Leeds as a teenager like 16 or something.
11 Go to commentsThe article alludes to the fact that this isn’t about picking a captain. But picking a great captain. So who would make for a great All Black captain - not just an obvious or safe shoo-in? I’m not sure Ardie’s the guy and Barret doesn’t stand out either.
23 Go to commentsI guess we may all agree on the fact, that the ABs and Boks are the two in contest for No 1 in rugby history (the triple-A sort of) …. the Wallabies, England and France are the next tier, with Ireland being the new kid in town (AA) …. in my view it makes little sense creating imaginary competitions (unless you have too much time to waste)
45 Go to commentsWhat a joke. Total joke and the pundits commentating, all of whom know a bit about the game, could barely disguise their contempt. Reaching for the card then pulling back when he realised a red card would carry further match suspensions is simply not his decision to make. A clear and obvious influence on the outcome of this match and indeed, the championship path.
5 Go to commentsI like the idea, in NZ the Ranfurly Shield and NPC coexist, both having their own bragging rights. The World Cup would be the pinnacle, but the competition and travels of these trophies would be interesting.
45 Go to commentsDon’t worry Sonny bill Williams leave that awkward situation about the curfew in the pass whoever it was it doesn’t matter its no big deal we back our All Blacks through the storm and the thunder until we see the Sun light again.
42 Go to commentsWho listens to this retard? He was a massive liability as a player but obviously a media sensation
42 Go to commentsI’m not surprised by such ‘virtue signalling’ by Sonny Boy. Butter wouldn’t melt in his mouth. He’s such a pious Islamic muppet, imo.
42 Go to commentsI’ve actually never heard of the guy (then I don’t watch League as it is boring). But if he is good enough.. then good luck to him. If not, well, he can always return to league.
2 Go to commentsIt is pretty clear that by almost any measure that NZ are a more successful rugby nation than South Africa. Quite aside from the distasteful events during the last RWC final. NZ lead SA in all significant measurements.
45 Go to commentsDickson went to his pocket for a card, saw who it was, changed his mind and spoke at length to TMO. One angle clearly shows Care diving over a Saints player to kill the ball. 1st yellow, reason given for not Red was player was falling backwards. He was only falling backwards after contact with Lawes. Graham try should have stood. Mitchell did not have both hands on the ball, ball went forward from a Saints boot dragging over it. 2 intentional knock-on's. One of which had an overlap on the outside. If Quins are happy to win by intentional foul play, then it does not say much for them. Would appear to be a bad day for Karl Dickson, also for the RFU in appointing a Ref who spent 8 years as a player at one of the clubs.
5 Go to commentsLet’s not forget about Ardie Savea just yet.
9 Go to commentsThe URC and the Euro Championscup can’t run at the same time, basically dilutes both competitions.
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