Wednesday November 4th 2026
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Written by Midlothian View Reporter, Jack Lewis-Biddick
On Sunday, Logan Cadwallder died after a medical emergency at the Raddison Blu Hotel. He worked as the head of security for ten years, He was a loved by members of staff and players alike.
As well as being the Head of Security Logan also served the New Zealand army and the New Zealand special Air Force Regiment (NZSAS), With deployments in Bosnia, East Timor, Afghanistan and the Solomon Islands.
In a statement released on Tuesday the All blacks and New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) said: “New Zealand Rugby and the All Blacks are deeply saddened by the passing of All Blacks Head of Security Logan Cadwallader, who passed away following a medical event at the team hotel in Edinburgh on Sunday morning”
In the statement head coach Dave Rennie said: “Logan has been a big part of the All Blacks family for a long time. He was the ultimate team man, loved and trusted by all and a true professional. He looked after all of us, players and staff, and he was a good mate to many in this team. We are all devastated. Our thoughts are with his wife, Nannette, his children, Trey, Brooke and Mia, and his wider family and friends. As a team, we will honour Logan and the legacy he has left on the All Blacks.”
New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive also added: “Logan was a valued and trusted member of the management group over the past decade, and he will be greatly missed by everyone who worked alongside him. On behalf of New Zealand Rugby, I extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends at this very difficult time.”
While speaking to the media assistant coach Jason Ryan was extremely emotional saying that the team were “heartbroken” and that “The country had lost a great soldier”.
At the end of the statement they shared: ” New Zealand Rugby is supporting Logan’s family, as well as All Blacks players and staff.”
“New Zealand Rugby asks that the privacy of Logan’s family be respected, and no further comment will be made at this time”.
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