Vern Cotter

Quick Facts

Full Name	Vern Cotter
Occupation	Rugby Player
Date Of Birth	Jan 27, 1962(1962-01-27)
Age	62
Country	New Zealand
Horoscope	Capricorn

Vern Cotter Biography

Vern Cotter is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Player who was born on January 27, 1962 in New Zealand. Long-time union rugby player who played the bulk of his career playing for Counties Manukau. He began his coaching career soon after the end of his playing career and was the coach of ASM Clermont Auvergne from 2006 until 2014.

He was Scotland’s Rugby union head coach while He served as Scotland’s rugby union head coach whereas Brian Ashton served as England’s. served as England’s.

In 1999, Cotter returned to New Zealand and took on the role of head coach of Bay of Plenty in the National Provincial Championship. During his first year in charge, he led the side to the Second Division championship of the North Island, but did not progress in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004.

During the 2004 Super 12 season, Cotter was made forwards coach of the Crusaders, when the side finished runners-up to the ACT Brumbies. He continued in his post as forwards coach through the 2005 season when the Crusaders won the competition, and the side retained their title in the 2006 season.

He was born on the island of New Zealand and later played in a few French teams.

Vern Cotter Net Worth

Vern Cotter is one of the richest Rugby Player from New Zealand. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Vern Cotter 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He first made his debut with New Zealand club Counties Manukau in 1980 . He then made his debut as a coach in the club Bay of Plenty in 2000.

He was appointed Scotland’s coach in 2014. Scotland in the year 2014.

Vernon Anthony Cotter (born 27 January 1962) is a New Zealand rugby union coach and former player, who is currenty the head coach of the Fiji national team. He was formally part of the coaching set-up for the successful Crusaders side between 2005 and 2006, before getting an 8-year stint in France with Clermont Auvergne between 2006 and 2014. He is a former International head coach, having coached the Scottish national team, but left his role in May 2017 after it was announced in August 2016 that his contract was not extended by the Scottish Rugby Union. In January 2020 Cotter was appointed as coach of the Fiji national side.

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Cotters first challenge as Scotland’s head coach, was a 4-match tour across three continents over four consecutive weeks. In Cotters first match in charge, he led the team to a 24–6 win over the United States in Houston. A week later, a 19–17 win over Canada in Toronto. Cotter first major match in charge was a Friday night fixture against Argentina in Córdoba. Heading into this match, Scotland had won three connective matches against the Pumas on Argentine soil. This streak was extended following a 21–19 win over Argentina. A week later, Cotter faced his toughest challenge, an away match to the Springboks outside the International Window. This meant, Cotter could only select players that played for either Glasgow Warriors or Edinburgh. The weakened team lost 55–6 in Port Elizabeth, the biggest losing margin to South Africa on South African soil.

Facts & Trivia

Vern Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in New Zealand. Vern Cotter celebrates birthday on January 27 of every year.

During the 2015 Six Nations Championship, Scotland finished last place with no wins in their campaign. Most of their losses were narrow defeats, including a home loss to Italy for the first time since 2007. Though, during Scotland’s Rugby World Cup warm-ups, Scotland gained revenge with a record win 48–7. Before Scotland’s warm-up matches began, Cotter extended his contract with the SRU until 2017. During the 2015 Rugby World Cup, Scotland progressed from the pool stage with wins against Japan, 45–10, the United States, 39–16, and Samoa, 36–33, losing only to South Africa, 34–16. In the knock out stage they faced a highly fancied Australia team. With six minutes to go Scotland scored a try to lead against all expectations by 34–32. However, with a minute to go Australia kicked a highly controversial and disputed penalty to win the game 35–34 and end Scotland’s participation in the tournament.

Who does Vern Cotter coach?

New Zealander Vern Cotter was confirmed as the new head coach of Scotland on this day in 2013. The Scottish Rugby Union announced the appointment, although the then-51-year-old would only begin in the role in June 2014, when his contract at French club Clermont Auvergne expired.

How old is Vern Cotter?

60 years (January 27, 1962)

Who was Scotland coach before gregor townsend?

The 2016–17 season would be Townsend’s last at Glasgow, with the announcement of him taking charge of the Scottish national side in June 2017, replacing Vern Cotter when his contract expired.

Who is the Scottish Rugby manager?

Gregor Townsend

Who is the best Scottish rugby player?

Donna Kennedy is still the most capped rugby Scot of all time, winning 115 caps for her country in an international career which spanned 17 years and started with Scotland Women’s first ever international against their Irish counterparts in 1993.