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Dane Coles

PLAYER PROFILE

Dane Coles

Hooker

KEY STATS
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AGE
37
WEIGHT
110KG
HEIGHT
184CM
GAMES
90
POINTS
115
TRIES
23
CONV
0
PEN
0
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BIOGRAPHY

THE EVER-POPULAR Dane Coles earned All Blacks selection again in 2021 following his strong form for the Hurricanes.

With a remarkable array of skills and deceptive speed, Coles redefined the qualities required for a modern international front rower.

A fan favourite for Wellington and the Hurricanes, he captained the Hurricanes to their first Super Rugby title in 2016. That same year he was a nominee for the New Zealand and World Rugby Player of the Year awards.

Coles made his national debut for the New Zealand Under 19s in 2005, played for the New Zealand Under 21s and made his provincial debut for Wellington in 2007, and in 2010 joined the Māori All Blacks for all three matches in the team’s Centenary Series. A Test debut came in 2012 against Scotland at Edinburgh.

In 2021 Coles was named as the oldest player in the All Black squad at 34-years-old and led the haka for the first time in his 75th Test against Tonga at Mt Smart Stadium. 

Dane Coles news

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Magnificent Eight: Paying tribute to the departing All Blacks of 2023
The Rugby World Cup often signifies the end of an era, where we bid farewell to distinguished players who have left an indelible mark on the sport.
Memories of 2019 motivate All Blacks for semifinal
Memories of being dumped by England in Japan's 2019 Rugby World Cup semifinal will be a driving force for the players involved ahead of Saturday's (NZT) game with Argentina in Paris.
All Blacks take maximum points in Lyon triumph
Scrum power, lineout variations, backline precision, and All Blacks magic contributed to a 96-17 Rugby World Cup pool win over Italy at Lyon on Saturday (NZT).
True to Self: Dane Coles' Enduring Passion for the All Blacks
All Blacks hooker Dane Coles is relishing the reward for working so hard to be part of the Rugby World Cup in France and reveals the secret to his longevity in the black jersey.

Coles and Hansen best mates again
All Blacks hooker Dane Coles and his former coach Steve Hansen are again on the best of terms after a chat at the team base in Lyon this week.
Coles keeping emotions in check ahead of World Cup swansong
Knowing he's heading into his last outings on the international stage, All Blacks hooker Dane Coles has been keen not to be swayed by the emotions that evokes while preparing for the Rugby World Cup in France.
Perfect send-off for Smith on his home track
Playing their last All Blacks Tests at home was all the more enjoyable for halfback Aaron Smith and hooker Dane Coles, by how the side fought back to beat Australia 23-20 in Dunedin on Saturday.
ChatGPT selects the greatest All Blacks XV
Has ChatGPT just ended the age-old debate over what is the greatest All Blacks team of all-time?
History of the Tom French Memorial Cup
The Tom French Memorial Cup has been awarded annually since 1949 to the outstanding Māori player of the year.

Cane and Coles to return home from Tokyo
Disruptions in the All Blacks camp have reached captaincy level after skipper Sam Cane suffered two cheekbone fractures in Saturday's 38-31 win over Japan in Toyko.
All Blacks Podcast with the front row club
All Blacks hookers Dane Coles, Codie Taylor and Samisoni Taukei'aho are the latest players to take the hot seat on the All Blacks Podcast powered by SAP.
All Blacks need to nail crucial moments - Coles
Navigating uncharted waters was a different challenge for the All Blacks, and their quest for a way out of an inconsistent stretch faces another trial in Saturday's second Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship Test in Hamilton.
PREVIEW: All Blacks v Argentina Second Test (Hamilton)
The All Blacks will be looking to bounce back from last week’s loss to Argentina and keep their Rugby Championship hopes alive when they take on the Pumas again in Hamilton on Saturday night.
All Blacks named for second Argentina Test
All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced the match-day 23 for the second Test against Argentina at FMG Stadium in Hamilton.
Coles concedes physicality needs to be better
France and Ireland rammed home just how much the rest of the rugby world has caught up on the All Blacks.

"There is plenty of motivation to perform well" - Dane Coles
Experienced hooker Dane Coles has never been shy about his feelings for the All Blacks jersey, and that attitude will be to the fore again as New Zealand look to complete their season like no other with a win over France in Paris on Sunday (NZT).
TEST PREVIEW: All Blacks v France (Paris)
A tour that started in August and has seen the All Blacks play 10 Tests in 12 weeks across six countries will conclude in Paris on Sunday morning (NZT) with the Dave Gallaher Trophy on the line against France.
All Blacks prepare for ‘great challenge’ against Ireland
All Blacks hooker Dane Coles has been around Test rugby long enough to know that Ireland will present one of the year's toughest trials in Dublin at the weekend.
All Blacks overcome passionate Italy in Rome
Under normal circumstances, against superior opposition, a 47-9 win by the All Blacks would have been satisfactory but against Italy in Rome on Sunday (NZT) frustration meant it wasn't the performance they would have wanted.
All Blacks focus in on USA Eagles showdown
Incentives won't be lacking for players selected to play for the All Blacks against the United States in Washington next weekend.

Dane Coles Videos

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Italy Preview Special | Front Row Daily Show
Dane Coles joins the show to preview the crunch Pool A clash against Italy…
All Black Front Row SECRETS with Dane Coles | The Front Row Daily Show
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All Blacks Podcast with the front row club
All Blacks hookers Dane Coles, Codie Taylor and Samisoni Taukei'aho join the…
All Blacks check out the sights of Washington DC
Hear from All Blacks hooker Dane Coles and centre Braydon Ennor ahead of the…
RD 6 HIGHLIGHTS | Wellington v Canterbury (Bunnings NPC 2021)
Catch up on all the action from a golden point clash between Wellington and…
HIGHLIGHTS: All Blacks v Fiji (Dunedin 2021)
Catch up on all the highlights from a pulsating Test between the All Blacks and…
In the Sheds with Sevu Reece
Sevu Reece yarns to a couple of the lads following our first match of 2021…
Dane Coles leads the All Blacks haka for the first time
Talismanic hooker Dane Coles leads the All Blacks haka for the first time in…
Best of the Bledisloe: 2020
Catch up on the best moments from the 2020 Bledisloe Cup series between the All…
Inside an All Blacks gym session
The All Blacks Strength and Conditioning Coach, Nic Gill mics up and takes us…
Dane Coles at his beloved Poneke Club
Hurricanes and All Blacks hooker Dane Coles sat down with Sky Sport ahead of…