Rory Duncan (born 26 July 1977) is a former South African rugby union coach and former player.[1]

Rory Duncan
Date of birth (1977-07-26) 26 July 1977 (age 47)
Place of birthDurban, South Africa
Height1.94 m (6 ft 4+12 in)
Weight118 kg (260 lb; 18 st 8 lb)
SchoolGrey High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1999–2001 Natal Wildebeest ()
2002–2005 Mighty Elephants ()
2006–2008 Free State Cheetahs 32 (15)
2007–2008 Cheetahs 19 (10)
2008–2010 Yamaha Júbilo ()
2008–2010 Eastern Province Kings 10 (0)
Correct as of 9 February 2018
Coaching career
Years Team
2012–2013 Grey High School
2014–2017 Free State XV / Free State U21
2014–2017 Cheetahs / Free State Cheetahs
(Director of Rugby)
2017–2018 Cheetahs
2018–2020 Worcester Warriors

He started his career at the Sharks, representing them in the Vodacom Cup in 1999 and 2001. He then the joined Mighty Elephants in 2002, where he played for four seasons before moving to the Free State Cheetahs in 2006. Between 2008 and 2010, he had a spell at Japanese Top League club Yamaha Júbilo before returning to the Eastern Province Kings for the 2010 Currie Cup season. He announced his retirement at the end of 2011.[2]

After two seasons as head coach at Grey High School, Duncan joined the Free State Cheetahs in November 2013 to become the coach of their Vodacom Cup and Under-21 sides.[3] He is currently their Director of Rugby[3] and Currie Cup head coach.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "SA Rugby Player Profile – Rory Duncan". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
  2. ^ "Gordyn val oor Duncan". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Volksblad. 3 November 2011. Retrieved 7 November 2011.
  3. ^ a b "Rory Duncan nuwe Bestuurder van Rugby" (Press release). Free State Cheetahs. 25 November 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
  4. ^ "Rory Duncan named Cheetahs Currie Cup coach". Sport24. Retrieved 20 April 2017.