Willie Walker Departs As nib Blues Head CoachThe nib Blues have confirmed Head Coach Willie Walker will depart the club after six transformative seasons, taking up an exciting new opportunity with Fiji Rugby. Under his leadership, the nib Blues have become the benchmark for women’s rugby in Aotearoa, capped by a three-peat of Super Rugby Aupiki titles from 2024 to 2026, including back-to-back Women’s Super Rugby Champions crowns along the way. He brought that playing pedigree into coaching, first with the Auckland Storm, then with the nib Blues, building a culture that attracted and retained some of the country’s best talent. He’s not just built a winning team, he’s built a culture that players want to be part of, and that will be his lasting mark on the nib Blues. The nib Blues will continue the process for a new Head Coach in the coming months, with further details to be announced in due course.