Wayne Pivac
New Zealand rugby union coach
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Wayne Pivac is a New Zealand rugby union coach. In November 2019 he replaced Warren Gatland as the Wales national team coach. A former sworn officer in the New Zealand Police, he was a constable at the Takapuna police station on Auckland's North Shore. He played his early rugby at Rosmini College and then Westlake Boys High School. Pivac played senior rugby for both the Northcote and Takapuna rugby clubs. Pivac played for North Harbour Rugby Union while he was a policeman. A recurring knee injury forced Pivac to retire from playing rugby at the age of 28. In 2012 Pivac was named at flanker in the Westlake Boys High school 50 year anniversary greatest First XV.
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Pivac disappointed not to realise World Cup dream Former Wales coach Wayne Pivac says he was left frustrated he could not take the country through to this year's World Cup.BBC Sport - Published | |
Gatland admits Wales legacy is on the line Warren Gatland says he is putting his legacy on the line by agreeing to become Wales coach for a second time as he replaces Wayne Pivac.BBC Sport - Published | |
Wales coach Pivac sacked as Gatland returns Warren Gatland returns to replace Wayne Pivac as Wales head coach following an autumn review.BBC Sport - Published | |
New WRU chairman Evans wants swift Pivac verdict New chair Ieuan Evans says the WRU must act swiftly as they review Wales' disappointing autumn campaign and the future of Wayne Pivac.BBC Sport - Published | |
WRU ready to act on 'planned' Wales autumn review WRU chief Steve Phillips confirms a review will be conducted into Wales' autumn campaign, with question marks over the future of head coach Wayne Pivac.BBC Sport - Published | |
Watch: Scrum V - Wales reaction & Pivac interview Scrum V has an exclusive interview with Wayne Pivac after Wales' defeat to Australia, plus United Rugby Championship highlights.BBC Sport - Published | |
Gatland in Wales contention if coach Pivac leaves Warren Gatland is a leading contender to return as Wales coach if the Welsh Rugby Union decide to replace Wayne Pivac.BBC Sport - Published | |
Defiant Pivac wants to lead Wales until World Cup Wales head coach Wayne Pivac says he wants to stay in the job after watching his side lose 39-34 against Australia.BBC Sport - Published | |
Australia fightback leaves Pivac future in doubt The position of Wales head coach Wayne Pivac is hanging by a thread after his side throw away victory against Australia.BBC Sport - Published | |
History beckons but Pivac question marks remainWales could create a small piece of history against Australia on Saturday, but that might not stop questions over Wayne Pivac's future.BBC Sport - Published | |
Wales squad still playing for me - Pivac Wales head coach Wayne Pivac believes he retains the backing of his players ahead of the match against Australia.BBC Sport - Published | |
Pivac accepts 'a lot at stake' against Wallabies Wales head coach Wayne Pivac says he knows the importance of the final autumn international against Australia with his position under scrutiny.BBC Sport - Published | |
Pivac and the big decisions facing Welsh rugby Former Wales internationals have their say on Wayne Pivac's future as Wales head coach and the state of the game.BBC Sport - Published | Dark day for Pivac's Wales as Australia await It is fitting a dark day for Welsh rugby was matched by the black kit worn by Wayne Pivac's side against Georgia.BBC Sport - Published |
My future a question for others - Wales boss Pivac Wales head coach Wayne Pivac says it is up to others to decide on his future after overseeing a 13-12 defeat by Georgia.BBC Sport - Published | Wales coach Pivac praises recalled Morgan Coach Wayne Pivac believes Wales are benefiting from leaving out flanker Jac Morgan for the summer tour and asking him to bulk up.BBC Sport - Published |
Pivac praises Wales character in Argentina win Wales coach Wayne Pivac praises the character of his side after watching them stifle Argentina in a 20-13 win.BBC Sport - Published | Pivac praises 'exceptional' Jones after omission Wales coach Wayne Pivac insists there is more to come from Alun Wyn Jones after the lock was omitted from the squad to face Argentina.BBC Sport - Published |
Six Nations 2022: Wales coach Wayne Pivac defends decision to pick Tomas Francis to face FranceWales head coach Wayne Pivac defends the decision to pick prop Tomas Francis to face France in the Six Nations.BBC Sport - Published | Six Nations 2022: Ireland thrash Wales 29-7 in Six Nations openerWatch highlights as Ireland beat Wales 29-7 in the opening game of the 2022 Six Nations in Dublin as Wayne Pivac's side remain without a victory in Dublin since 2015.BBC Sport - Published |
Wales v South Africa: Wayne Pivac's side seek to make most of home advantage against SpringboksTeam news and preview as Wales welcome world champions South Africa to the Principality Stadium on Saturday.BBC Sport - Published | Wales v New Zealand: Wayne Pivac's weakened side face weight of All Blacks historyDepleted Wales are being given little hope of breaking the 68-year losing hoodoo against New Zealand this weekend when the All Blacks arrive in Cardiff.BBC Sport - Published |
