At Northland Rugby Union, our team is built on passion, pride, and a deep connection to our community. From our coaches, dedicated RDO’s and those behind the scenes staff, every person plays a vital role in growing the game and supporting rugby in Te Tai Tokerau. Together, we work to inspire, uplift, and represent Northland Rugby Union.
CEO
Paul Lennane
CEO
paul.l@northlandrugby.co.nz
Business, Facilities
Kylie Harper
Business Manager
kylie.h@northlandrugby.co.nz
Anna Macleod
Facilities Manager
facilitiesmanager@northlandrugby.co.nz
Commercial, Marketing, Hospitality
Kristin Fraser
Commercial, Marketing + Hospitality
Manager
kristin.f@northlandrugby.co.nz
Luke Gallagher
Social Media lead
media@northlandrugby.co.nz
High Performance
Brad Te Haara
High Performance and NPC Manager
brad.t@northlandrugby.co.nz
Brett Williamson
Academy Manager
brett.w@northlandrugby.co.nz
Ross Wright
NPC Assistant Coach
ross.w@northlandrugby.co.nz
Karlos Sullivan
Male Pathways S&C
karlos.sullivan2@gmail.com
Maddie Wainwright
HP Performance Analyst
Joel Young
Female Pathways, FPC + S&C
joel.y@northlandrugby.co.nz
Natarsha Ganley
Female Pathways Manager
Community Rugby
Josh Hyde
Community and Operations Manager
josh.hyde@northlandrugby.co.nz
Brooke Foster
Community Support and Engagement
brooke.f@northlandrugby.co.nz
Timara Leaf
Womens Rugby Lead
timara.l@northlandrugby.co.nz
James Holmes
Secondary Schools + Coach
Development Lead – North
james.h@northlandrugby.co.nz
Coree Te Whata-Colley
RDO Hokianga
coree.t@northlandrugby.co.nz
Susan Dawson
Secondary Schools + Coach
Development Lead – South
Ilai Arona
Rugby Participation Lead – North
Boris Jurlina
Referee Development Lead
Regard Labuschagne
Rugby Participation Lead
Board
Our Board provides strategic leadership and governance for Northland Rugby, guiding the long-term vision and ensuring the union’s growth and sustainability. Their expertise helps shape the future of rugby in our region, both on and off the field.
Glenn Taylor
President
Nicole Anderson
Chair
Kelly McCallum
Deputy Chair
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Kaumātua
Nikita Tomlinson
Board Member
Warwick Taylor
Board Member
Clayton Murray
Board Member
Peter Robinson
Board Member
Bob Turnbull
Board Member
Jon Clarke
Board Member
Babe Kapa
Board Member – TTTMRTB