Brian McClennan

Brian McClennan

McClennan with Fabian Soutar after the 2005 Bartercard Cup.
Personal information
Nickname	Bluey
Born	(1962-02-16) 16 February 1962 (age 55) Auckland, New Zealand
Playing information
Position	Stand-off
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 19??–88 Mount Albert Lions 1989–?? Northcote Tigers 19?? Hibiscus Coast 1994 North Harbour 3 0 0 0 0 Total 3 0 0 0 0 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 19??–94 Auckland
Coaching information
Club Years Team Gms W D L W% 2008–10 Leeds Rhinos 102 73 1 28 72 2012 New Zealand Warriors 22 8 0 14 36 Total 124 81 1 42 65 Representative Years Team Gms W D L W% 2005–07 New Zealand 22 8 0 14 36 2011–13 Exiles 2 1 0 1 50
As of 11 August 2008 Source:

Brian "Bluey" McClennan (born 16 February 1962, Auckland) is a former professional New Zealand rugby league footballer and coach. He was previously the head coach of the New Zealand national team (with whom he won the 2005 Tri-nations) and then England's Leeds Rhinos club (with whom he won the 2008 and 2009 Super League championships).

McClennan also coached the Exiles team in the inaugural International Origin match in 2011 before being appointed head coach of National Rugby League club, the New Zealand Warriors but failing to complete the first season of his contract. McClennan is the son of former St. Helens coach Mike McClennan.

McClennan started his playing career at Mt Albert under the guidance of his dad, Mike. He played at Stand Off and also kicked goals. When his dad moved to Northcote in 1989, Brian also moved and was a part of the team which won the Auckland Rugby League grand final that year.

McClennan also represented Auckland and in what was to be his final representative game he captained the province to a win over the touring Great Britain side. However he played for Auckland again, including in the Rugby League Cup challenge against Canterbury in 1994.