Murray Roulston
Head Coach / Director
Murray has coached at International level, Rugby Super 15 level as well as New Zealand Provincial level for over 20 years.
“My philosophy is to play a style of game enjoyed by a team that is totally committed to winning through vision, accuracy, skill and speed.”
Coaching Style
Murray's style is based on empirical experiences as well as theory. He is a strong believer in demonstrating new methods and techniques in a practical sense, as well as clearly communicating the theory behind the approach. This provides players and coaches with everything they need to reach their full potential.
Reference
Wayne Smith, Chiefs and All Blacks Assistant Coach:
"I’ve had huge admiration for Murray’s rugby intelligence since I played against him in Canterbury – Mid Canterbury derbies during the 80’s. Roly is someone I trust within our sport. He has a love for rugby that’s always driven him to contribute at every level of the game, and an analytical brain second to none. As All Blacks coach, I utilised Murray’s nous and eye for analysis when preparing for Test matches such as against Scotland in 2000. As a skills coach, Murray is almost unparalleled in New Zealand and as such, offers unique coaching activities and experiences through his new company."
Rugby development Experience
| 1993 - 2009 | NZRU Staff/Resource Coach |
| 1993 - 1995 | Wanganui Rugby Football Union Coaching Coordinator |
| 1995 - 1997 | Otago Rugby Football Union Development Officer |
| 1996 - 2000 | Rugby Tutor at the Dunedin College of Education |
| 1996 - 2000 | Rugby Course Tutor at the Sports Institute of Otago |
| 1997 - 1998 | Rugby Practicals Tutor at the University of Otago |
| 1998 - 2001 | Otago Rugby Football Union Director of Coaching |
| 1999 - 2001 | Otago Rugby Football Union Director of Academy |
| 2002 | Otago/Highlanders High Performance Rugby Manager |
Coaching Career
| 1979 | Tinwald - Senior Club Team (Player/Coach) |
| 1988 - 1992 | Mid Canterbury - Senior 7’s Team |
| 1989 - 1990 | Mid Canterbury - Under 18 Representatives |
| 1991 - 1992 | Mid Canterbury - Senior Representatives Team (NPC) |
| 1993 | NZ Army Team - Assisted Back Coaching |
| 1993 | NZRU Womens Team - Assisted Back Coaching |
| 1993 - 1995 | Wanganui - Senior 7’s Team |
| 1994 | Wanganui - Colts Team |
| 1995 | Wanganui - Development Squad |
| 1996 - 2000 | Otago - Senior 7’s Team |
| 1996 - 1997 | Otago - Colts Team |
| 1996 | NZ Youth Sports Federation Team - European Tour |
| 1997 - 1998 | Otago - Development XV |
| 1999 - 2000 | Otago Rugby Technical Advisor (NPC) |
| 1999 - 2000 | Highlanders Super 12 Technical Advisor |
| 2000 - 2001 | NZRU Under 21 (Selector) |
| 2000 | All Blacks vs Scotland NZ Tour (opponent analyst) |
| 2001 | Teikyo University, Japan - Head Coach |
| 2002 | Highlanders High Performance Director |
| 2003 - 2007 | Hurricanes Super 12/14 - Assistant Coach |
| 2008 | Highlanders Super 14 - Assistant Coach |
| 2008 | Romanian National Team, Romania - Coaching Advisor |
| 2009 - 2011 | Trinidad and Tobago - Technical Advisor |
| 2014 | Taieri Eels Premiers - Co Coach |
| 2015 | Taieri RFC - Director of Rugby |
Playing Career
| 1973 - 1988 | Mid Canterbury - Senior 7's and 15's Representative |
| 1982 - 1984 | South Island - Senior Repesentative |
| 1982 - 1983 | All Black Trialist |