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Sir Graham Henry ex All Blacks Head Coach
About Sir Graham Henry
Sir Graham Henry (Ted) is a New Zealand rugby union coach, and former head coach of the country’s national team, the All Blacks. Ted is one of the most successful coaches to have ever coached the All Blacks.
Statistics
- Born: 8 June, 1946, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Coaching Career:
- 1973-1981: Auckland Grammar School
- 1982–1991: Kelston Boys’ High School
- 1992–1997: Auckland
- 1996–1998: Blues
- 1998–2002: Wales
- 2001: British and Irish Lions
- 2004–11: New Zealand
- 2012–13: Argentina (asst. coach)
- 2016: Leinster (Consultant)
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AlignmentLanguage changes over time and one of the new buzz words in the All Blacks coaching set-up is ‘alignment’. Once upon a time if you had talked about alignment in rugby Dan Carter might have asked if you wanted him to stand flat or drop into the pocket. But in 2011 ‘alignment’ is about making sure the coaches, captain, leadership group and players are all headed in the same direction…
My most important lessonPeople ask me what is the most important lesson I have learned as a coach. After a World Cup win, 143 test matches and 37 consecutive years in charge of a team, you would hope that I have an answer by now… I do.
Finding the Natural WeaknessPeople have been kind enough to say that the All Blacks scored a few tries at this World Cup through analysing and exploiting weaknesses. Maybe that is true but, so long as coaches realise that rugby is a simple game and don’t try to complicate things, we can all share in these successes.
Graham Henry - The Breakdown TrailerThe least number of breakdowns you can have the better you will play but its a big part of the game and you need the skills to play there. This video will take you through a range of skill activities, identifying individuals roles and responsibilities at the breakdown.
Live Stream - Graham Henry 16/11/11Graham Henry’s live question and answer session with The Rugby Site members.
Graham Henry Coaching Q & A - Rosslyn Park RFCGraham Henry in an exclusive coaches insight Q&A session at Rosslyn Park RFC. Involving some of the biggest names in world rugby, The Rugby Site offers high quality rugby coaching videos and online forums to a global rugby community. Get inside the game now at www.therugbysite.com.
England bravehearts must invade the enemyGraham Henry explains how England must change their approach at the tackle if a generation of skillful backs is to prosper.
Team CareGraham Henry says Stuart Lancaster needs to take the England players with him and a big stick approach will fail England must look no further ahead than Murrayfield.
Ireland and Wales need to play the mind gameGraham Henry believes Ireland and Wales have the world before them, but they must get smarter.
Ireland's front row holds the key to victoryGraham Henry believes that Ireland can overturn history in Paris.
The magic of match day was to make myself disappearGraham Henry reveals the priorities of a coach in preparing his side ahead of a big match.
75% Dan is Still the Main ManGraham Henry looks at Steve Hansen’s first squad as All Blacks manager and expects Sonny Bill Williams to start the first test against Ireland.
NZ, Oz and Boks must welcome ArgentiniansGraham Henry looks forward to a month of international rugby and wonders what the solution is to the hot topic of player release.
Graham Henry on Being a World Class CoachWorld Cup winning coach, Sir Graham Henry talks about the fundamentals of being a good coach, his love of the game and why he got involved with The Rugby Site
Gatland will need good men as well as good playersGraham Henry examines the philosophy behind selecting a Lions squad and reckons there is more to it than just selecting the best 36 players
Why late is on timeGraham Henry talks about the midfield and the need for patience
Coming soon - Graham Henry 'Constant Improvement'Graham Henry tackles the question, how do you constantly improve?
Coming soon: Graham Henry - Game plan and selectionIn this course, Sir Graham takes you through developing a game plan based on your weaknesses and strengths, and analysing the opposition’s weaknesses. He also covers the importance of wise selection.
