Ross Filipo
New ZealandcoachMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Ross Filipo is a former professional rugby player and coach, known for his tenure with the Crusaders and the All Blacks. He has recently made a name for himself as a head coach, leading Waikato to an NPC title in 2021 and serving as an assistant coach with the Chiefs and Māori All Blacks.
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Ross Filipo previously held the Waikato and Māori All Blacks head coaching roles.
Super Rugby Pacific: Former All Blacks assistant coaches to join forces amid Blues shake-upThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-06-02
New Zealand· 2026-06-02
Ross Filipo hails relentless Waikato after snatching Ranfurly Shield in New Plymouth.
Ross Filipo hails relentless Waikato after snatching Ranfurly Shield in New PlymouthThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-08-24
New Zealand· 2025-08-24
Ross Filipo is the head coach of the Māori All Blacks team.
Māori All Blacks v Japan XV live updatesThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-06-28
New Zealand· 2025-06-28
Ross Filipo is the former head coach of the Māori All Blacks and has been successful with Waikato.
Clayton McMillan: Inside the Chiefs’ plan to replace departing coach Clayton McMillanThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-04-03
New Zealand· 2025-04-03
