Dale Atkins (born 29 August 1961) is a former coach of the New Zealand women's national rugby union team. He replaced Jed Rowlands as coach of the Black Ferns in 2007, he was Rowlands assistant coach. He was assisted by his former Canterbury teammate and former All Blacks centre Warwick Taylor.[1] He was not reappointed in 2009 despite not losing a single game during his term as coach.[2][3]

Dale Atkins
Date of birth (1961-08-29) 29 August 1961 (age 63)
Place of birthLevin, New Zealand
Rugby union career
Position(s) No. 8
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1980–1988

[[Canterbury Rugby Football Union

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95 (188)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1980, 1983 Māori All Blacks 4 (8)
Coaching career
Years Team
2007–2009  New Zealand

Atkins played for Canterbury and the New Zealand Maori.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Dale Atkins new Black Ferns coach". Stuff. 31 March 2009. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
  2. ^ "Rugby: Atkins furious after Black Ferns axing". Otago Daily Times Online News. 22 May 2009. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
  3. ^ McLean, Glenn (22 June 2009). "Black Ferns coach axed". Stuff. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
Sporting positions
Preceded by Black Ferns coach
2007–2009
Succeeded by