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IRANZ Staff

Steve McHardy, General Manager

  • National Rugby Development Officer (New Zealand Rugby Football Union), 1999 to 2001
  • New Zealand Rugby Football Union Massey Practicum Course Facilitator, 1993 to 2001
  • New Zealand Rugby Football Union Staff Coach since 1999
  • Director, presenter and facilitator of various courses for coaches and players at national, regional and provincial level within New Zealand, including IRANZ courses
  • Facilitator of IRB coaching courses within the Asia/Pacific Region
  • Player Development Manager (Auckland Rugby Football Union), 1998/1999
  • Auckland 2nd XV Back Coach, 1997
  • Auckland Colts Back Coach, 1995/1996
  • Regional Coaching Manager (Auckland Rugby Football Union), 1993 to 1997
  • Specialist areas – back play, skills.

Kate Geany, Office Administrator

  • Recent graduate of Otago University with Bachelor of Arts
  • Majored in Psychology and Classics with a Minor in Marketing Management
  • Keen rugby supporter
  • Responsible at IRANZ for course enrolments, logistics and funding.  

Mary Long, IRANZ Office Manager

  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Victoria University
  • Working towards Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) through the Open Polytechnic
  • Responsible at IRANZ for Office Management and Accounts
  • Mother of 3 (soccer players! eek...)