Don Tricker
Don Tricker is a former high-performance leader for New Zealand Rugby (NZR), serving from 2010 to 2017. His expertise in coaching and player development significantly contributed to the success of the All Blacks and other national teams during his tenure. Tricker's innovative approaches and strategic oversight helped shape the player development programs that made New Zealand's rugby system one of the most respected globally. Since leaving NZR, he has taken on coaching roles in other sports, including baseball, demonstrating his versatile coaching abilities.
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Recent news mentions
Don Tricker will arrive later this year as performance director to work with Dave Rennie.
Why more pressure might be on Dave Rennie than any previous All Blacks coach – Gregor Paul
New Zealand· 2026-05-30
Don Tricker is a high-performance expert on the appointment panel for the All Blacks coach.
Jamie Joseph v Dave Rennie: All Blacks coach call expected this weekNew Zealand· 2026-03-02
Don Tricker served as an independent observer during the All Blacks' review process.
Scott Robertson exit: Inside New Zealand Rugby’s All Blacks review and player feedback – Gregor PaulNew Zealand· 2026-01-16
Don Tricker is the Padres’ director of player health & performance and a former head of high performance for New Zealand Rugby.
Baseball: San Diego Padres partner with Hamilton Raiders to lift Kiwi gameNew Zealand· 2026-01-15
Don Tricker is a former NZR high-performance manager who will be involved in the review of the All Blacks.
All Blacks review: Independent oversight and key changes in assessment of Scott Robertson and his menNew Zealand· 2025-12-15
Don Tricker was NZR’s high-performance leader from 2010-2017 and was respected for his coaching.
David Kirk’s nuclear option; NZR’s deficit between promise and performance; the high-performance conundrum; chasing the Boks – Inside RugbyNew Zealand· 2025-11-21
