Clayton McMillan

Clayton McMillan is a New Zealand professional rugby union coach. He is the current head coach of Munster Rugby.

Clayton McMillan was born in Perth, Australia but was raised in Rotorua, New Zealand. McMillan was educated at Rotorua Boys High School. He worked as a Police officer in Rotorua. McMillan represented the Whakarewarewa rugby club and played for Bay of Plenty as a Number 8 from 1995 to 2003, playing over 100 matches. He also represented the New Zealand Divisional team in 2000.

In February 2020, McMillan was named as the interim head coach for the in the Super Rugby competition.

He previously coached before taking up his role at the Chiefs.

In February 2025, it was announced that McMillan will take up the role of head coach at Munster Rugby from July 2025 on a three-year contract.

Personal life McMillan is a New Zealander of Māori descent (Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāi Tamawhariua and Te Rangaihouhiri descent).