Milton Haig
Milton Haig is a seasoned rugby coach from New Zealand, recognized for his successful tenure as the head coach of the Georgia national team during the 2015 and 2019 Rugby World Cups. With extensive provincial experience in New Zealand and a stint with the Japanese club Suntory Sungoliath, Haig has been instrumental in shaping young talent. His recent resignation from the New Zealand Under-20 coaching position just before the Junior World Championships raised concerns about coaching dynamics and respect within the rugby hierarchy.
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Recent news mentions
Milton Haig quit as head of the U20 team for New Zealand before the tournament.
David Kirk’s nuclear option; NZR’s deficit between promise and performance; the high-performance conundrum; chasing the Boks – Inside Rugby
New Zealand· 2025-11-21
Milton Haig stepped down as the New Zealand Under-20 head coach just days before the Junior World Championships in Italy.
Rugby must tackle its coaching respect issue after Milton Haig quits - Gregor PaulNew Zealand· 2025-05-30
