Leon MacDonald

Leon MacDonald

athlete New Zealand

Leon MacDonald is a former professional rugby player and coach from New Zealand, known for his tenure as an assistant coach with the All Blacks and as head coach of the Blues in Super Rugby. After leaving his position with the All Blacks, MacDonald has been in the news for his imminent appointment as the director of rugby for the Western Force, marking his first coaching role since his departure.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
3,375
Power
147$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 1 5.00 0.07% +0% 4,822,233 3,375 $210,000 147$
Totals 1 4,822,233 3,375 $210,000 147$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Leon MacDonald quit as an assistant coach for the All Blacks after just five tests due to a lack of compatibility with head coach Scott Robertson. 5

Milton Haig Jarrad Hoeata Alex Robertson Craig Dunlea Scott Robertson Graham Henry Steve Hansen Wayne Smith
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Rugby must tackle its coaching respect issue after Milton Haig quits - Gregor Paul

New Zealand New Zealand: Leon MacDonald parted ways with the team after four tests. 5

Scott Barrett Ardie Savea Damian Mckenzie Tj Perenara Gregor Paul
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: All Blacks captain Scott Barrett carrying heavy burden of leadership – Gregor Paul

New Zealand New Zealand: Leon MacDonald is an assistant coach who left his position four games into the season. 5

Mark Robinson Scott Robertson Charlotte Mclauchlan Damian Mckenzie Tj Perenara Greg Barclay Alice Snedden Steve Tew Sir Jim Ratcliffe
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Mark Robinson: NZ Rugby CEO gets a rebranding with Gregor Paul

New Zealand New Zealand: Leon MacDonald abruptly exited as attack coach five tests into the year. 4

Scott Robertson Muhammad Ali Fabien Galthie Kalyn Ponga Andy Farrell Liam Napier
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Scott Robertson reflects on rookie year as All Blacks coach

New Zealand New Zealand: MacDonald is moving on to a surprise destination, close to agreeing terms to join the Western Force in a short-term director of rugby role. 7

Simon Cron Chris Goodman Joe Schmidt Andrew Forrest Liam Napier
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Leon MacDonald in line to join Western Force, land first job since All Blacks departure