Welsh club Cardiff Blues have announced that current Hurricanes head coach Mark Hammett has been appointed as their new Director of Rugby at the region on a three-year deal. The former All Blacks international will link up with the Blues following the completion of his Super Rugby season with the Hurricanes. Hammett, 41, will front an exciting new-look coaching team at Cardiff Arms Park with Dale McIntosh and Paul John. The Christchurch-born ex-hooker has carved out a reputation as one of the most exciting and leading coaches in the Super 15 following spells at the Crusaders and Hurricanes. Hammett, who won 29 caps for New Zealand between 1999 and 2003, made his name during his playing career with the Crusaders, where he won four titles. He retired in 2003 and joined the coaching staff at Crusaders while also working with Canterbury in the Air New Zealand Cup. Hammett took over as Head Coach at the Wellington-based Hurricanes in 2011 and is currently leading the team as they push for the end of season play-offs. Richard Holland, Chief Executive at Cardiff Blues, said,”We conducted an extensive worldwide search, with the help of Wales coach Warren Gatland and Gareth Edwards, and are […]
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