Opinion
It's not clear what the Force will get out of signing Leon MacDonald
I’m delighted Leon MacDonald has got himself a job. I’m just not sure what’s in it for the Western Force, at this stage.
Hamish Bidwell
24 Feb 2025, 17:00
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Leon MacDonald lands first Super Rugby job since All Blacks exit
Leon MacDonald has joined the Western Force as a coaching consultant, marking his return to Super Rugby Pacific after leaving Scot…
Josh Raisey
18 Feb 2025, 4:24
Opinion
Leon MacDonald's unexpected exit point to Scott Robertson's first major All Blacks test
Only five games into Scott Robertson's coaching tenure, he has parted ways with a respected coach to raise more questions than ans…
Gregor Paul
23 Aug 2024, 16:49
Leon MacDonald's 'inevitable' All Blacks exit is a win and a loss
Just five games into the new coaching regime's tenure, a parting of ways was anything but expected, especially from a coaching gro…
Ned Lester
22 Aug 2024, 20:45
Razor on Leon MacDonald's departure: 'It wasn't meant to start out this way'
On the eve of the All Blacks' departure for the shores of South Africa, a shock announcement was released stating one of the team'…
Ned Lester
21 Aug 2024, 23:55
All Blacks assistant coach Leon MacDonald quits before Springboks Tests
The All Blacks have announced a significant change to their staff ahead of two Tests against the Springboks.
Finn Morton
21 Aug 2024, 19:40
Leon MacDonald on the Super semi-finals' impact on All Blacks selection
The Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals ignited more spirited debate over All Blacks selections, with Chiefs young gun Wallace Sititi …
Ned Lester
18 Jun 2024, 18:36
Leon MacDonald admits Blues weren't good enough in 'brutal' loss
The Crusaders were ruthless in the first half, scoring four unanswered tries to hold a 29-point lead by the interval over the team…
AAP
16 Jun 2023, 23:03
‘Dream job’: Why All Blacks assistant role ‘suits’ Leon MacDonald
Incoming assistant coach Leon MacDonald will lead the All Blacks’ attack under Scott Robertson from next year, New Zealand Rugby…
Finn Morton
26 Apr 2023, 19:55
The 'bit of a statement' that left Leon MacDonald proud in Dublin
Leon MacDonald was like the cat that got the Irish cream on Friday night as he purred his way through a brisk six-minute media deb…
Liam Heagney
04 Nov 2022, 20:41
Blues boss Leon MacDonald details plan to beat Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific final
An unstoppable force will meet an immovable object when the Blues take on the Crusaders in the Super Rugby Pacific final at Auckla…
AAP
16 Jun 2022, 20:14
Leon MacDonald provides update on sidelined Rieko Ioane
Having grabbed a bonus-point victory over the Reds at Eden Park on Saturday evening and locked up a home quarter-final spot, Blues…
Tom Vinicombe
14 May 2022, 8:38
'A beautiful thing': Leon MacDonald praises Blues' well-oiled playmakers
The Blues have triumphed 53-26 over the Reds in Auckland thanks in part to the cool heads of three key playmakers in the side.
Tom Vinicombe
14 May 2022, 6:18
Leon MacDonald tipped to become 'the future of the All Blacks' with Scott Robertson
Blues head coach Leon MacDonald has been labelled as "the future of the All Blacks coaching staff" by an All Blacks great.
Sam Smith
17 Apr 2022, 21:17
'Disappointing': Leon MacDonald calls out 'stupid' mistakes from Blues win
Blues boss Leon MacDonald is satisfied to have banked four competition points with a win over Moana Pasifika, but he isn't overly …
Alex McLeod
29 Mar 2022, 21:58
Blues boss Leon MacDonald reveals where Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will play
The Blues have hinted where in the backline cross-code star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck could play in round one of next year's Super Rugby…
Alex McLeod
22 Nov 2021, 16:53
