International New Zealand Kiwis

[Wahs Up TV]

Sounds like the Kiwis board has given him an ultimatum. He will take the Blues job I would imagine as it would do wonders for his portfolio. Typical NZRL, always make brash decisions without even testing it for a year. Abit dissapointed, sad mostly for the playing group who I feel have finally built something sustainable. Bringing in another coach throws a spanner in the works again and could potentially see more player movement back to the island nations.

I hope he would chose Kiwis over the Blues but its just too big a role to not take the opportunity.

 

[Noitall]

‘Poised to walk away’: Maguire forced to choose between Blues, Kiwis coaching jobs

‘Poised to walk away’: Maguire forced to choose between Blues, Kiwis coaching jobs

www.foxsports.com.au

Looks like he’s not going to be allowed to go on with both roles. Shame, because I don’t see any Kiwi coaches ready. NZRL should be shrewd and try get Bennett with him becoming available soon. Could put some good potential Kiwi coaches around him to learn for a couple of years. Through to the 2026 World Cup would be ideal.

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

He will take the Blues job I would imagine as it would do wonders for his portfolio.

Perfect time to leave if forced. Exit as the coach that smashed the Aussies by a record amount which is great for your CV.

Going out on top.

 

[Inruin]

‘Poised to walk away’: Maguire forced to choose between Blues, Kiwis coaching jobs

‘Poised to walk away’: Maguire forced to choose between Blues, Kiwis coaching jobs

www.foxsports.com.au

Looks like he’s not going to be allowed to go on with both roles. Shame, because I don’t see any Kiwi coaches ready. NZRL should be shrewd and try get Bennett with him becoming available soon. Could put some good potential Kiwi coaches around him to learn for a couple of years. Through to the 2026 World Cup would be ideal.

We have a poorly run and financially poor NZRL. They would be better looking at every way they can make it work and hold on to him than to let him go and try and replace him with someone else. Is there anyone that stands out as a capable replacement if they let him go? Like you, I cant see anyone ready to step in to the role that could do as good or better job than he is doing currently.

 

[Wahs Up TV]

We have a poorly run and financially poor NZRL. They would be better looking at every way they can make it work and hold on to him than to let him go and try and replace him with someone else. Is there anyone that stands out as a capable replacement if they let him go? Like you, I cant see anyone ready to step in to the role that could do as good or better job than he is doing currently.

I feel a massive part of the job atm is actually recruitment. The fact he has convinced the likes of NAS, Leota, Mulitalo and others to do play for the kiwis has been huge. Those players had as much right to play for Samoa but chose the kiwis. I think Madge has had reasonable pulling power. Who do we have that could do a similar job? Stacey to an extent could but could he attract the fringe kiwi eligible player as well like a Leota.

I do feel Madge has done a great job of restoring the jersey and brand to now we are wanting to establish some dominance in the international arena. Mal would be licking his lips knowing the man who thrashed him 30-0 might leave.

 

[El Chuckie]

Absolute dick move to let him go. Sounds either like some puffed-up old boys who might've been grumpy that their choice/s haven't been given the position in the past have found the excuse they need to make Madge walk the plank; or that they can't move with the times, accept we have a rare good coach in the role, and trust him to keep his NSW/Kiwis responsibilities separate.

 

[Defence]

Its not an issue for nsw- they just want the best coach- so whats our problem? cutting off our nose to spite our face here and if I was madge id take the nsw job simply because its us forcing the ultimatum.

 

[SBW1]

I swear they put stories out like this as a wind up. I can recall Madge saying he would choose the Kiwis as his first priority.

 

[Brightman]

Is there any direct quotes from Madge or an NZRL board member that corroborates this wind up..

 

[1995warriorsfan]

The New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) can now confirm that Michael Maguire will be stepping down from his role as head coach of the New Zealand Kiwis.

 

[Worried2Death]

Gutted. One step forward, two steps back. Aussies have fucked the NZRL again.

 

[Wahs Up TV]

Just as we were about to do something on the international stage. No balls NZRL. Sick of seeing this level of incompetence.

 

[SBW1]

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/mi...ate-of-origin-job/TZUBXB4ZDBH7NMDZI6CZVRWPD4/ Sounds like it is official. Who made this call what an absolute f@#$!. New coach needs to be a top elite Aussie, nothing less for the Kiwis.

 

[BabylonPink]

I'd be happy with Stacey.
Maybe Ivan will put his hand up?

 

[Zaggo]

What is wrong with the NZRL? Why do they shoot themselves in the foot every time any kind of progress is being made with league in this country?

I am sick of this pack of idiots who couldn't organise a piss in a brewery. Too many jobs for the old boys, not enough jobs for anyone with more than about 3 brain cells.

 

[Worried2Death]

I'd be happy with Stacey.
Maybe Ivan will put his hand up?

Hope they've got someone like Ivan or Bennet lined up.

It'll be Mooks and Stacey again, won't it.

 

[Christchurch_Warrior]

Hope they've got someone like Ivan or Bennet lined up.

It'll be Mooks and Stacey again, won't it.

Uumm yeah uumm maybe uumm

 

[WahsaurusRex]

I wish NSW kept their dirty mits off him, but this is for the best with him taking the job.

I like the Bennett idea a lot. He hasn’t said anything about retiring from coaching, I think all he has said is that he won’t be leaving Queensland

Phins keep him as a consultant or something, and then 4 weeks a year he can go into Kiwis camp. Head coach, or assistant, whichever he wants

As assistant, imagine Bennett holding Kearney’s hand to a World Cup, then does it again 18 years later with Cayless or Stacey or if it were as head coach he can groom one of them to succeed him, and after the 26WC he can go off and coach the 18th team, assuming he hasn’t gone senile

 

[Riz]

I'm not too concerned who coaches the Kiwis, they barely ever play. If they can get someone decent (I'm looking at you Ivan!) to lead them at the next world cup, much like Wayne Smith did with the Black Ferns at their last world cup, then I'll be happy.

 

[JaggedJ]

Tony Kemp and Tony Iro.

Tony Squared going to take us to the top......of tier B