Clark Laidlaw: a Scot in Super Rugby. New Hurricanes coach makes a mark.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Hurricanes head coach Clark Laidlaw accepts that as a Scotsman and a sevens coach in Super Rugby, he’s a fish out of water.
When the Hurricanes win, Laidlaw’s background isn’t an issue. He can’t be sure what the reaction might be if they lose because they haven’t yet lost under his guidance.
The Wellington-based Hurricanes beat the Hamilton-based Chiefs 36-23 in a top-of-the-table match Saturday to stay unbeaten through eight rounds.
“You’ve always got a point to prove in professional rugby, it doesn’t matter if you’re a Scotsman or a New Zealander,” Laidlaw said in a radio interview. “I have coached sevens previously, so at 15s I guess if I lose I’ll be Scottish and a Sevens coach and if we win I might get a little more grace.”
Laidlaw accepts that his coaching trajectory, leading him from the Jed club in the Scottish Borders to the Hurricanes on the other side of the world is an unusual one.
Related articles
China's archaeological site parks register strong revenue growth
This photo shows peonies at the National Archaeological Site Park of Sui-Tang Luoyang City in Luoyan2024-04-30Steve Clifford wins final game as Charlotte coach, Hornets beat playoff
CLEVELAND (AP) — Nick Smith Jr. scored a season-high 24 points and Steve Clifford won his coaching f2024-04-30Without Curry, Green, the Warriors beat the Jazz 123
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Steve Kerr firmly believes his team still has a shot to make a splash this post2024-04-30Guardians rally for 3 runs in 10th inning to stun Yankees 8
CLEVELAND (AP) — Andrés Giménez’s sacrifice fly capped Cleveland’s wild, three-run rally in the 10th2024-04-30Report: MLB to modify Nike uniforms after complaints from players, fans
Major League Baseball plans to modify its Nike uniforms by the start of the 2025 season following co2024-04-30- CHICAGO (AP) — Christian Encarnacion-Strand tied a career high with four RBIs, and the Cincinnati Re2024-04-30
atest comment