Clayton McMillan
New Zealand professional rugby union coach
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Clayton McMillan is a New Zealand professional rugby union coach. He is the current head coach of Munster Rugby.
| Full name | Clayton Rangihau McMillan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 6 August 1974 Perth, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Clayton McMillan was born in Perth, Australia but was raised in Rotorua, New Zealand. McMillan was educated at Rotorua Boys High School. He worked as a Police officer in Rotorua. McMillan represented the Whakarewarewa rugby club and played for Bay of Plenty as a Number 8 from 1995 to 2003, playing over 100 matches.[1] He also represented the New Zealand Divisional team in 2000.
In February 2020, McMillan was named as the interim head coach for the Chiefs in the Super Rugby competition.[2]
He previously coached Bay of Plenty before taking up his role at the Chiefs.[3]
In February 2025, it was announced that McMillan will take up the role of head coach at Munster Rugby from July 2025 on a three-year contract.[4][5]
Personal life
McMillan is a New Zealander of Māori descent (Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāi Tamawhariua and Te Rangaihouhiri descent).[6]
