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Craig
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An Auckland Rugby, Blues, and All Blacks stalwart, learn all about Craig Dowd's career right here on RugbyPass

Craig Dowd Bio

Craig Dowd is a former New Zealand international who also enjoyed stints with Wasps, Auckland and the Blues. A giant of a prop, he won many of the top titles available to him, including the Premiership and Super Rugby.

Born 26 October 1969, Craig Dowd started his rugby career with Auckland in 1991. He then continued to represent the province for a decade, making 83 appearances for the side between 1991 and 2001.

Thanks to his excellent performances for Auckland through the years, Craig Dowd began to play for the Blues when Super Rugby was formed in 1996. He also holds the distinction of being Blues player 001.

Like at Auckland, Craig Dowd’s time with the Blues was hugely successful. He won back-to-back Super Rugby titles with the side in 1996 and 1997, and made more than 60 appearances in the competition between 1996 and 2001.

When his time with the Blues came to a conclusion in 2001, Craig Dowd left New Zealand and signed for Wasps in the English Premiership. Between 2001 and 2005, he amassed more than 100 appearances for the club and played in two Premiership finals, with Wasps claiming the title on both occasions. During his time at the club, Wasps also won the European Rugby Challenge Cup, the Heineken Champions Cup and a third Premiership title.

Although he was hugely successful in domestic rugby, Craig Dowd is arguably best known for his time with the All Blacks between 1993 and 2000. During this time, he made 60 appearances for his country and appeared in the 1995 Rugby World Cup final.

When he retired from playing, Craig Dowd moved into coaching with Wasps. Following this, he worked as the head coach for North Harbour in the Air New Zealand Cup (now the Bunnings NPC). Since leaving his role at North Harbour, he’s started his own business and has worked as a rugby commentator. 

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Sat Aug 8, 2026
3:05am PDT
Hanazono Rugby Stadium
Japan Japan
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3:05am
Australia Australia
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12:00pm PDT
Estadio José Amalfitani
Argentina Argentina
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12:00pm
South Africa South Africa
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Fri Aug 14, 2026
10:15pm PDT
Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Australia Australia
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10:15pm
Japan Japan
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Sat Aug 22, 2026
8:00am PDT
Ellis Park
South Africa South Africa
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8:00am
New Zealand New Zealand
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Sat Aug 29, 2026
8:00am PDT
DHL Stadium
South Africa South Africa
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8:00am
New Zealand New Zealand
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12:00pm PDT
Estadio 23 de Agosto
Argentina Argentina
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12:00pm
Australia Australia
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Fri Sep 4, 2026
10:50pm PDT
Denka Big Swan Stadium
Japan Japan
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10:50pm
Canada Canada
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Sat Sep 5, 2026
8:00am PDT
FNB Stadium
South Africa South Africa
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8:00am
New Zealand New Zealand
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12:00pm PDT
Estadio Malvinas Argentinas
Argentina Argentina
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12:00pm
Australia Australia
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Sat Sep 12, 2026
8:05am PDT
M&T Bank Stadium
South Africa South Africa
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8:05am
New Zealand New Zealand
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Sun Sep 27, 2026
2:45am PDT
Optus Stadium
Australia Australia
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2:45am
South Africa South Africa
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Fri Oct 9, 2026
11:10pm PDT
Eden Park
New Zealand New Zealand
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11:10pm
Australia Australia
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Fri Oct 16, 2026
10:00pm PDT
Accor Stadium
Australia Australia
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10:00pm
New Zealand New Zealand
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Fri Apr 10, 2026
10:00am PDT
Stadion Park Mladeži
Croatia Croatia
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10:00am
Mexico Mexico
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Fri Apr 3, 2026
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Marketa Stadium
Czech Republic Czech Republic
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5:00am
Mexico Mexico
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