Clark Laidlaw leads Hurricanes to Super Rugby title in New Zealand
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 5:50 PM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Clark Laidlaw, head coach of the Hurricanes, has made a significant impact in New Zealand, securing the Super Rugby title this summer. Under his guidance, the Hurricanes dominated the league, finishing at the top and achieving a decisive 60-5 victory against the Chiefs in the final. Laidlaw, who has lived in New Zealand for 18 years, expressed a desire to see Scotland succeed against the All Blacks as he prepares to support the Scottish team. He is also open to future coaching discussions, including the possibility of leading the Scottish national team.
- •Laidlaw's Hurricanes won the Super Rugby title in late June.
- •The team finished first in the regular season standings.
- •Hurricanes defeated the Chiefs 60-5 in the final.
- •Laidlaw supports Scotland against New Zealand in upcoming match.
- •He has lived in New Zealand for 18 years.
- 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — The transplanted Scot doing famous father proud in New Zealand
- 5:50 PMBBC Sport — The transplanted Scot doing famous father proud in New Zealand
"Clark Laidlaw, head coach at Super Rugby champions Hurricanes, has made a huge impact in New Zealand and would "welcome a conversation" about taking on the top job in Scotland.
"Clark Laidlaw, head coach at Super Rugby champions Hurricanes, has made a huge impact in New Zealand and would "welcome a conversation" about taking on the top job in Scotland.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 3, 2026, 5:50 PMThe transplanted Scot doing famous father proud in New Zealand
Clark Laidlaw, head coach at Super Rugby champions Hurricanes, has made a huge impact in New Zealand and would "welcome a conversation" about taking on the top job in Scotland.
- BBC SportNov 3, 2026, 5:50 PMThe transplanted Scot doing famous father proud in New Zealand
Clark Laidlaw, head coach at Super Rugby champions Hurricanes, has made a huge impact in New Zealand and would "welcome a conversation" about taking on the top job in Scotland.
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