James Maher rugby player
James Maher rugby player

James Maher

21st May 1981 1.90m/104kg No. 8

Maher's rugby journey is distinguished by his tenure as a formidable loose forward, during which he played 40 games for Counties Manukau from 2004 to 2007, representing the Pukekohe club, Chiefs A, and the All Blacks Sevens team. Following his playing career, Maher transitioned into coaching, taking roles with the Blues U18 side, serving as head coach for Grammar TEC in the Auckland club competition, and spending several years coaching in Japan. Most recently, he has served as an assistant coach for the Counties Manukau Steelers in the Bunnings Warehouse NPC.

Career

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No. 8
2016 - present
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Head Coach
2025 - present