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 & Hospitality
Kylie Harper
Business Manager
kylie.h@northlandrugby.co.nz
Anna Macleod
Facilities & Hospitality Manager
facilitiesmanager@northlandrugby.co.nz
Commercial & Marketing
Kristin Fraser
Commercial & Marketing
Manager
kristin.f@northlandrugby.co.nz
Brooke Foster
The General
general@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
Male Pathways Manager
brett.w@northlandrugby.co.nz
Ross Wright
NPC Assistant Coach
ross.w@northlandrugby.co.nz
Ryan Martin
NPC Head Coach
Robbie Abel
NPC Assistant Coach
Natarsha Ganley
Female Pathways Manager
femalepathways@northlandrugby.co.nz
James Doyle
Head of Performance
james.d@northlandrugby.co.nz
Joel Young
Female Pathways Strength & Conditioning
karlos.snorthlandrugby.co.nz
Caitlin Cribb
Lead Sports Scientist
Sport.science@northlandrugby.co.nz
Caleb Boswell-Smith
Lead Analyst
caleb.b@northlandrugby.co.nz
Karlos Sullivan
Strength & Conditioning + Academy
karlos.s@northlandrugby.co.nz
Maddie Wainwright
Hp Performance Analyst
Community Rugby
Josh Hyde
Community and Operations Manager
josh.hyde@northlandrugby.co.nz
Donal Dray-Hogg
Operations Assistant
opsassistant@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
Regard Labuschagne
Rugby Participation Lead
Susan Dawson
Secondary Schools + Coach
Development Lead – South
Ilai Arona
Rugby Participation Lead – North
Boris Jurlina
Referee Development 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.