New Zealand security chief dies after 'medical event' at rugby team's Edinburgh hotel

3 Nov 2026 • 6:59 AM MYT
The Independent
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New Zealand security chief dies after 'medical event' at rugby team's Edinburgh hotel

  • Logan Cadwallader, the security manager for the New Zealand national rugby team, has died suddenly following a “medical event’ at the squad's hotel in Edinburgh on Monday.
  • The former special forces soldier and father of three had served with the All Blacks for a decade, with assistant coach Jason Ryan paying tribute to a "quiet hero" who had a massive influence on the team.
  • Ryan expressed the squad's heartbreak on behalf of the team and extended sincere condolences to Cadwallader's wife Nannette and their three children, Trey, Brooke and Mia.
  • The New Zealand squad is currently in the Scottish capital preparing for their upcoming Nations Championship test match against Scotland on Saturday.
  • Following Saturday's fixture in Edinburgh, the All Blacks are scheduled to complete their tour with matches against Wales on 14 November and England at Allianz Stadium on 21 November.

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