Gallagher Chiefs Head Coach
Jono Gibbes
- Role
- Head Coach
- Team
- Gallagher Chiefs
- Nationality
- New Zealander
- Age
- 49
- In charge since
- Jan 2026
- Matches
- 17
- Record W-D-L
- 13-0-4
- Win rate
- 76.5%
Record in our match database since Feb 2026
as of- 17 Matches
- 13 Won
- 0 Drawn
- 4 Lost
- 76.5% Win rate
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.
Record by competition
— means no data from the provider| Competition | P | W | D | L | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All matches · Gallagher Chiefs All competitions | 17 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 76.5% | 615 | 421 |
| Super Rugby Pacific Feb 2026 – Jun 2026 | 17 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 76.5% | 615 | 421 |
Last five matches
Every match in our database
17 matchesSuper Rugby Pacific 17P · 13W · 0D · 4L
- Lost v Hurricanes 5–60
- Won v Crusaders 49–12
- Won v Reds 46–24
- Won v Blues 59–34
- Lost v Crusaders 32–36
- Won v Highlanders 42–12
- Won v Reds 31–21
- Won v Fijian Drua 42–22
- Won v Hurricanes 22–17
- Won v Moana Pasifika 62–17
- Won v Waratahs 42–14
- Won v Western Force 24–14
- Lost v Brumbies 24–33
- Won v Moana Pasifika 57–24
- Lost v Crusaders 33–43
- Won v Highlanders 26–23
- Won v Blues 19–15
Career
- Chiefs Head Coach 2026– 17 matches in our data
- LOU Rugby Head Coach 2023–25
- La Rochelle Head Coach 2020–23
Honours
- Heineken Cup (Leinster, forwards coach) 2009, 2011, 2012
- Top 14 (Clermont, forwards coach) 2017
- Pro12 (Leinster, forwards coach) 2013, 2014
- Mitre 10 Cup Championship (Waikato) 2018
About Jono 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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
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).