Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inSam BrookesMonday 02 November 2026 22:59 GMTNew Zealand have been left ‘heartbroken’ following the death of their security chief (Getty)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.In fullAll Blacks 'heartbroken' as security chief dies suddenly at Edinburgh hotelMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in