All Blacks head coach Hansen re-appointed until 2019

All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen has been reappointed until 2019, New Zealand Rugby has confirmed today.

"Steve's winning record is unsurpassed in the modern era.  Since becoming Head Coach in 2012, he has recorded 52 wins in his 57 Tests to date, with two draws and just three losses.  That's remarkable and unparalleled in international rugby," said NZR Chief Executive Steve Tew.

Steve Hansen said he was very honoured and grateful to be given the opportunity to extend his contract.

"It was never going to be an easy decision nor a foregone conclusion that I would extend my contract. As I've said many times before, it had to be right for my family, for myself and for the team."

Hansen was World Rugby's Coach of the Year from 2012-2014, and has been coaching for more than two decades at club, provincial, Super Rugby and international level.