Bryn Gatland (born 1995) is a New Zealand professional rugby union player who primarily plays as a fly‑half. He has represented Tasman in New Zealand’s domestic National Provincial Championship (NPC) and has played for Super Rugby franchises including the Chiefs and the Highlanders. Gatland is the son of former All Blacks lock and coach Dave Gatland.
Early life and education
Bryn Gatland was born in New Zealand in 1995. He is the son of former All Blacks lock Dave Gatland, which gave him early exposure to high‑performance rugby. Gatland attended school in New Zealand where he participated in age‑grade rugby, progressing through local club structures before entering professional pathways.
Rugby career
Provincial rugby
Gatland made his debut for Tasman in the Mitre 10 Cup (now the Bunnings NPC) in 2015. Over subsequent seasons he became a regular member of the Tasman Mako squad, contributing both as a starter and a utility back.
Super Rugby
Gatland joined the Chiefs ahead of the 2017 Super Rugby season. He featured intermittently for the franchise, primarily covering the fly‑half position and providing depth in the back‑line. In 2021, he signed with the Highlanders, where he continued to serve as a versatile back‑line option.
International representation
In 2015, Gatland was selected for the New Zealand Under‑20 team that competed in the World Rugby Under‑20 Championship. He earned several caps at the junior international level but has not yet been selected for the senior All Blacks squad.
Personal life
Gatland’s rugby lineage is notable, being the son of Dave Gatland, a former All Blacks lock and later national coach. Beyond his playing commitments, Bryn Gatland has been involved in community rugby initiatives and youth development programs in New Zealand.
References
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