Terenure College RFC appoint New Zealand All Black legend as their new head coach
The 49-year-old, who earned 44 caps for
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Former New Zealand's ace Carlos Spencer has been appointed new Terenure coach
The south Dublin side won the All-Ireland League title in 2023.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the Division 1A outfit said: 'Carlos was the outstanding candidate following our recruitment process.
"We believe this is an ambitious and exciting appointment for our club, the All-Ireland League and Irish rugby.'
The former All-Black out-half said: 'Terenure [is] a club with a proud history, passionate supporters and a strong sense of community. I feel very lucky and honored to now be a part of that.'
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Best known for his time with the Auckland Blues, Spencer also lined out for English Premiership sides during his playing career.
His coaching past includes assistant roles in Super Rugby with the Lions, Sharks, and Hurricanes.
And most recently, he guided the Blues women's side to the 2025 Super Rugby Aupiki title.
Spencer earned
44 caps
for the
All Blacks
between 1995 and 2004, scoring 383.
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He bagged 383 points, and often sharing a fierce selection rivalry with Andrew Mehrtens.
He was part of the All Blacks squad for the 2003 Rugby World Cup and became a global fan favourite for his attacking, fearless style.
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After leaving New Zealand, Spencer enjoyed successful stints in Europe with
Northampton Saints
and
Gloucester Rugby
.
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