Kevin Schuler

Kevin James Schuler (born 1967) is a New Zealand rugby union coach and former rugby union player. A flanker, Schuler represented Manawatu and North Harbour at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, between 1989 and 1995. He played 13 matches for the All Blacks including four internationals and the 1995 Rugby World Cup.^[1] He moved to Japan in 1996 and played for Yamaha Júbilo, where he became player–coach and later head coach. He has also had coaching roles with Bay of Plenty and the Chiefs in New Zealand.^[2][3]

Kevin Schuler

Born	Kevin Schuler 1967 (age 57–58) Te Aroha, New Zealand
Height	1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight	110 kg (240 lb)
School	Te Aroha College
University	Massey University
Rugby union career
Position Flanker Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 1996–2008 Yamaha Júbilo Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1987–90 Manawatu 49 1991–92, 1995 North Harbour 20 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1987–88 New Zealand Colts 7 1988–89 NZ Universities 9 1989–95 New Zealand 4 (0) 1990 NZ Divisional XV 3 Coaching career Years Team 2009–10 Yamaha Júbilo 2007–08, 2012– Bay of Plenty

In 1990, Schuler was named Manawatu sportsperson of the year.^[4]