The Jadcup Tuatara have confirmed assistant coaches Sione Maama and Justin Bailey will return to the organisation to support head coach Cam Gliddon in 2026.
Gliddon, Maama and Bailey led the Tuatara to the finals for the fourth time in four seasons in their first year as a coaching group in 2025.
Gliddon inked a new two-year contract to stay at the helm of the franchise through the 2027 season back in August while Maama and Bailey will join him again next year.
“Sione and JB did a great job supporting Cam and our group last season and we were always keen to see them come back and continue what they have started,” Jadcup Tuatara GM Dale Budge said.
“Both men have a wealth of knowledge to call upon and have different strengths that contribute to our group.
“I’m delighted to have them back with us again.”
Manager Delwyn Whale will return in 2026. The popular manager was named Club Person of the Year at the club’s awards ceremony at the conclusion of the 2025 season.
The Jadcup Auckland Tuatara will add more pieces to the club’s coaching and management group in the coming weeks.