GALLAGHER CHIEFS
Head CoachJono Gibbes
Jono Gibbes is the head coach of the Chiefs, the former Chiefs captain and three-time Heineken Cup-winning forwards coach who reached the 2026 final.
Tenure record
as of 20 Jun 2026By competition
Super Rugby Pacific 17P · 13W · 0D · 4L
Jono Gibbes has overseen 17 completed Gallagher Chiefs matches in our database since February 2026 — 13 won, 0 drawn, 4 lost. That is a 76.5% win rate, with 615 points scored and 421 conceded.
Records are computed from the WeTalkRugby match database and cover matches we hold data for within this tenure. They are not an official all-time record.
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Coaching career
- 2020-2023 La Rochelle Head Coach
- 2023-2025 LOU Rugby Head Coach
- 2026- Chiefs Head Coach
Honours
- 2009 Heineken Cup (Leinster, forwards coach)
- 2011 Heineken Cup (Leinster, forwards coach)
- 2012 Heineken Cup (Leinster, forwards coach)
- 2017 Top 14 (Clermont, forwards coach)
- 2013 Pro12 (Leinster, forwards coach)
- 2014 Pro12 (Leinster, forwards coach)
- 2018 Mitre 10 Cup Championship (Waikato)
About Jono Gibbes
Jono Gibbes is the head coach of the Gallagher Chiefs, announced in July 2025 and in charge from the 2026 season. He took them to the final at the first attempt, losing 60–5 to the Hurricanes. He is contracted to the end of 2027.
Born in January 1977 and raised in Te Awamutu, he was a blindside flanker and lock for Waikato and the Chiefs, captaining the franchise for six seasons from 2003 to 2008. He won eight All Blacks Tests and captained the Māori All Blacks to their historic 2005 win over the British & Irish Lions.
A decorated coaching CV
He was Leinster’s forwards coach from 2008 through the foundation era of their European dominance, winning three Heineken Cups and two Pro12 titles. He then won the Top 14 with Clermont as forwards coach in 2017, had a short and unhappy spell as Ulster head coach, took Waikato up as champions in 2018, and was director of rugby at La Rochelle before a spell as Clermont head coach that ended in January 2023.
He returned to the Chiefs as forwards coach ahead of 2024 and was promoted two years later.
Style
A hard-nosed forwards and set-piece specialist with a reputation for building physical, defensively disciplined packs.
Frequently asked
Who is the head coach of Gallagher Chiefs?
Jono Gibbes is the head coach of Gallagher Chiefs.
When did Jono Gibbes take charge?
Jono Gibbes took over at Gallagher Chiefs in January 2026.
What is Jono Gibbes's record?
From 17 matches in our database: 13 wins, 0 draws and 4 defeats — a 76.5% win rate.
What nationality is Jono Gibbes?
Jono Gibbes is New Zealander.
How old is Jono Gibbes?
Jono Gibbes is 49 years old.
What has Jono Gibbes won?
Honours include: Heineken Cup (Leinster, forwards coach) (2009), Heineken Cup (Leinster, forwards coach) (2011), Heineken Cup (Leinster, forwards coach) (2012), Top 14 (Clermont, forwards coach) (2017), Pro12 (Leinster, forwards coach) (2013).
