Kevin James Schuler (born 11 March 1967) is a New Zealand rugby union coach and former rugby union player. A flanker, Schuler represented Manawatu and North Harbour at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, between 1989 and 1995. He played 13 matches for the All Blacks including four internationals and the 1995 Rugby World Cup.[1] He moved to Japan in 1996 and played for Yamaha Júbilo, where he became player–coach and later head coach. He has also had coaching roles with Bay of Plenty and the Chiefs in New Zealand.[2][3]

Kevin Schuler
Birth nameKevin James Schuler
Date of birth (1967-03-11) 11 March 1967 (age 57)
Place of birthTe Aroha, New Zealand
Height1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight110 kg (240 lb)
SchoolTe Aroha College
UniversityMassey University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1996–2008 Yamaha Júbilo ()
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1987–90 Manawatu 49 ()
1991–92, 1995 North Harbour 20 ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1987–88 New Zealand Colts 7
1988–89 NZ Universities 9
1989–95 New Zealand 4 (0)
1990 NZ Divisional XV 3
Coaching career
Years Team
2009–10 Yamaha Júbilo
2007–08, 2012– Bay of Plenty

In 1990, Schuler was named Manawatu sportsperson of the year.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Knight, Lindsay. "Kevin Schuler". New Zealand Rugby Museum. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  2. ^ Pegden, Evan (24 November 2010). "Schuler signs for Chiefs". Waikato Times. Retrieved 21 March 2014.
  3. ^ "Kevin Schuler returns as Bay of Plenty coach". stuff.co.nz. 12 December 2011. Retrieved 21 March 2014.
  4. ^ "Manawatu sportsperson of the year". www.sportmanawatu.org.nz. Sport Manawatu. Archived from the original on 23 February 2013. Retrieved 21 March 2014.