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All Blacks team member dies suddenly

The All Blacks are "heartbroken" following the loss of a much-loved member of their management team while on tour in Scotland.

By Simon Borchardt · SA Rugby Mag

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 4:32 AM

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All Blacks head of security Logan Cadwallader died following a medical event in Edinburgh.
Cadwallader had served as the team's head of security for the past decade.
The tragedy occurred while the All Blacks were in Scotland preparing for their Nations Championship Test at Murrayfield.

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Logan Cadwallader, the head of security for the All Blacks for the past decade, died suddenly following a medical event at the team's hotel in Edinburgh on Sunday. New Zealand Rugby confirmed the tragedy on Tuesday while the squad is on tour in Scotland. Assistant coach Jason Ryan and head coach Dave Rennie expressed profound heartbreak across the organization.

Cadwallader previously served in the New Zealand Army and Special Air Service Regiment, with overseas deployments including Afghanistan, Bosnia, East Timor, and the Solomon Islands. The team is mourning his passing ahead of their upcoming Nations Championship Test against Scotland at Murrayfield.

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