Ravens Hire New Zealand Rugby Strength Coach as VP of Health and Performance

Nic Gill brings nearly two decades of experience with the All Blacks to Baltimore

Mar. 2, 2026 at 10:15pm

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The Baltimore Ravens have hired Nic Gill, who previously spent nearly 20 years as the strength and conditioning coach for New Zealand's national rugby team, the All Blacks, as their new Vice President of Health and Performance. Gill will lead the Ravens' integrated efforts across strength and conditioning, medical, nutrition, and sports science to optimize player health and performance.

Why it matters

The Ravens are making a significant investment in player health and performance by bringing in an internationally renowned expert from the rugby world. Gill's experience helping the All Blacks win two Rugby World Cups could provide valuable insights to improve the Ravens' training regimen and injury prevention efforts.

The details

Gill first joined the All Blacks as an assistant strength and conditioning coach in 2004 before taking over the lead role in 2008. During his tenure, the All Blacks won the Rugby World Cup titles in 2011 and 2015. Gill said he's 'genuinely excited' about the 'big move' from New Zealand to the NFL and the chance to 'contribute to something special in Baltimore'.

  • Gill joined the All Blacks as an assistant in 2004.
  • Gill took over as the lead strength and conditioning coach for the All Blacks in 2008.
  • The All Blacks won the Rugby World Cup in 2011 and 2015 with Gill on staff.

The players

Nic Gill

Gill is the new Vice President of Health and Performance for the Baltimore Ravens, having previously spent nearly two decades as the strength and conditioning coach for New Zealand's national rugby team, the All Blacks.

Baltimore Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens are an NFL team based in Baltimore, Maryland.

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What they’re saying

“Coming from New Zealand to the NFL is a big move for my family and me, but it's one we're genuinely excited about. The Ravens have a strong reputation for doing things the right way, and I'm grateful for the chance to bring my knowledge and experience here, learn from everyone around me and contribute to something special in Baltimore.”

— Nic Gill

The takeaway

The Ravens' hiring of Nic Gill, an internationally renowned strength and conditioning expert from the rugby world, signals their commitment to optimizing player health and performance through an integrated approach across multiple disciplines. Gill's experience helping the dominant All Blacks win World Cups could provide valuable insights to elevate the Ravens' training regimen and injury prevention efforts.