Cambridge Rugby is delighted to announce that Craig Newby has been appointed as the club’s new Head Coach, taking up the position from 1st May 2025.
Following two years as Head Coach of Cambridge Rugby between 2013-2015 in National League Two, Craig spent two years in Japan coaching in the Top League.
Since returning to the UK in 2018, Craig has spent time leading elite school rugby programmes alongside coaching with Premiership Academies and the England U20 Women’s pathway. Craig then spent several years with Ulster as Assistant Coach ahead of joining Ealing Trailfinders in 2024 where he currently supports the Championship side and leads the Brunel BUCS programme.
Known for his physicality and uncompromising attitude, as a player Craig captained the Highlanders, Otago and Leicester Tigers to success and represented the New Zealand All Blacks internationally, whilst also winning the World Cup and Commonwealth Gold with the 7s squad.
“We are excited to bring Craig back to Cambridge, we have tracked his development and progression over the last ten years, and we look forward to welcoming him back to the club”, says Rowland Winter, Chief Operating Officer.
“Craig’s drive and passion as a coach is infectious, and we feel that he shares the same values and goals as we do as a club. It is an exciting time for Cambridge Rugby, as we drive forward and build a new squad, led by Craig and a new coaching team.”
This Saturday, Cambridge take on Chinnor in the second leg of the Not The Premiership Cup and tickets are available to purchase here.
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