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
1 wks
Reach
18,944
Power
825$
Sentiment
4.75
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 4 4.75 0.36% +10% 4,822,233 18,944 $210,000 825$
Totals 4 4,822,233 18,944 $210,000 825$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Leon MacDonald is one of the assistant coaches who voluntarily departed in the last two years, raising concerns about the All Blacks' management. 5

Jason Holland Ian Foster Mark Robinson David Kirk Nick Evans Jamie Joseph Joe Schmidt Les Kiss Wayne Smith Dave Rennie Tony Brown Clayton Mcmillan Liam Napier
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Pressure builds on All Blacks coaches as internal frustrations emerge

New Zealand New Zealand: Leon MacDonald was one of the assistants who exited the All Blacks coaching team. 4

Scott Robertson Felipe Contepomi Jason Holland Joe Schmidt Richie Mo Unga David Kirk Ardie Savea Liam Napier
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Rating Razor: How All Blacks coach Scott Robertson performed in year two and what must change

New Zealand New Zealand: Leon MacDonald quit as an assistant coach for the All Blacks after four tests. 5

David Kirk Ian Foster Scott Robertson Jason Holland Milton Haig Don Tricker Steve Hansen David Nucifora Mike Anthony Todd Blackadder Dave Rennie Joe Schmidt Pat Lam Tony Brown Shayne Currie Gregor Paul
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: David Kirk’s nuclear option; NZR’s deficit between promise and performance; the high-performance conundrum; chasing the Boks – Inside Rugby

New Zealand New Zealand: Leon MacDonald was part of Scott Robertson's original coaching team but left due to differing views. 5

Scott Robertson Jason Holland Tamati Ellison Beauden Barrett Cam Roigard David Kirk Mark Robinson Steve Hansen Graham Henry Wayne Smith Liam Napier
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: All Blacks v England: Lack of progress casts Scott Robertson’s coaching team in the spotlight - Opinion

Ireland Ireland: Leon MacDonald quit as an assistant coach after just four tests. 5

Scott Robertson Jason Holland
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Huge pay day the main reason All Blacks are facing Ireland in Chicago – The Irish Times

New Zealand New Zealand: Leon MacDonald had an abrupt departure from the All Blacks coaching team. 4

Bryn Evans Scott Robertson Ryan Scott Hansen Jason Holland Tamati Ellison Steve Hansen Mike Cron Mick Byrne Scott Barrett Patrick Tuipulotu Tupou Vaa I Fabian Holland Sam Whitelock Brodie Retallick Liam Napier
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: All Blacks add new coach to Scott Robertson’s team as Bryn Evans named lineout coach

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