The transplanted Scot doing famous father proud in New Zealand
Summary
Scottish-born coach Clark Laidlaw led the Hurricanes to the 2026 Super Rugby title in his third season in charge. Now a New Zealand passport holder, he says he hopes Scotland can beat the All Blacks when they meet at Murrayfield, while also supporting New Zealand in its other matches.Key Facts
- The Hurricanes finished top of the regular-season table and won the 2026 Super Rugby championship.
- The Hurricanes beat the Brumbies 66-12, the Blues 57-21 and the Chiefs 60-5 in the playoffs.
- Laidlaw has spent 18 years in New Zealand, on and off, and now holds a New Zealand passport.
- He left Scotland at age 30 to work as a skills coach for Taranaki.
- Before coaching the Hurricanes, Laidlaw coached New Zealand sevens teams to Commonwealth Games and World Cup Sevens gold medals and an Olympic silver medal in Tokyo.
- Eight Hurricanes players were named in Dave Rennie's All Blacks touring squad.
- Laidlaw says he wants Scotland to beat New Zealand but also wants the All Blacks to win their other matches.
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