Dragons RFC are pleased to announce the appointment of Dale MacLeod to the senior coaching team at the club.
The vastly experienced New Zealander will link up with the Men of Gwent this summer ahead of the 2025/26 BKT United Rugby Championship and EPCR Challenge Cup season.
MacLeod moves to Rodney Parade as the club’s new Defence Coach and is reunited with current Head Coach Filo Tiatia, who he previously worked alongside in Super Rugby.
The Clyde in Central Otago-born coach leaves his current role as Head Coach of Semco Northland Rugby Taniwha, where he has not only guided on field matters but also shaped the club’s off-field environment.
Head Coach Filo Tiatia said of the appointment: “I’ve worked with Dale previously, most recently at Moana Pasifika, and I’m excited by the impact he will have on the Dragons.
“He’s a very knowledgeable coach, someone who has coached from grassroots right up to international level, and he has a huge appetite for the game.
“With every respect to Dale, he is that elder statesman figure and brings a huge amount of experience with him. I’m looking forward to seeing the relationship he builds with our staff and players.
“He brings a wealth of knowledge and will be good for the club, someone who will also be a good challenge for me, and is exactly what the group here needs.”
He’s a very knowledgeable coach, someone who has coached from grassroots right up to international level, and he has a huge appetite for the game...
