The Rugby Squad is coached by John Edwards who holds the following Coaching Levels:
- 2006 Level 1 & 2 Manawatu Rugby Union
- 2009 Level 3 Auckland Blues
- 2010 Level 4 NZRU
John has coached and been actively involved with the Tonga Rugby Union from 2005 - 2021 in Domestic to International rugby:
- Skills coach for 2018 Tonga U18s,
- Assistant coach Tonga U19s (winners of 2008 FORA U19s)
- Head
Coach Tonga U20s (2009 Junior Rugby World Cup in Japan)
- Assistant Coach 2009 Ikale Tahi (2009 End-of-year Tour). John played rugby for:
- 1982 Kings College 1st XV
- 1988-1990 Carlton Seniors Rugby
- 1991-1994 Grammar Seniors Rugby
- 1991 Auckland B (selected but withdrew due to injury)
From 2015 - 2019 John was employed to manage the Essentially/CSM Rugby Academy Tonga identifying and developing the top schoolboy talent in Tonga for rugby scholarships in New Zealand and Japan. I am passionate to help further the development of the kids and youth in preparation for their entry into secondary school rugby!
