Heyneke Meyer

Heyneke Meyer (born 6 October 1967) is a professional rugby union coach, best known for coaching the Springboks from 2012 until 2015. Prior to coaching the Springboks, he spent many years at the domestic level in South Africa before coaching Leicester Tigers in England. Following his stint with the Boks, he also coached Stade Français. On 8 July 2021 he was announced as the new Director of Rugby for the Houston Sabercats of MLR.

Heyneke Meyer
Date of birth (1967-10-06) 6 October 1967
Place of birthNelspruit, Transvaal Province, South Africa
SchoolBergvlam High School
UniversityUniversity of Pretoria
SpouseLinda Meyer
ChildrenLuco Meyer, Heyneke Meyer, Vic Meyer, De Wet Meyer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Head Coach
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1986–1987 Tukkies ()
Coaching career
Years Team
1997
1998–2000
1999
1999
1999–2001
2000
2000–2001
2001
2002
2002–2007
2003–2004
2005–2007
2008–2009
2012–2015
2017
2018–2019
SWD Eagles (Asst. Coach)
SWD Eagles (Head Coach)
Stormers (Forwards Coach)
Emerging Springboks
South Africa (Forwards Coach)
Bulls
Blue Bulls (Asst. Coach - Currie Cup)
Blue Bulls (Head Coach - Vodacom Cup)
Bulls
Blue Bulls (Head Coach - Currie Cup)
Blue Bulls (Head Coach - Vodacom Cup)
Bulls
Leicester Tigers
South Africa (Head Coach)
Asia Pacific Dragons
Stade Français
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