Guy Shepherdson, Matt Giteau and Julian Salvi all made successful transitions to the professional game under his guidance.

In 2003, Fisher was promoted to the Brumbies forwards coach under David Nucifora and contributed to their success as 2004 Super 12 Champions.

Laurie was named forwards coach for Munster Rugby on 8 July 2008, with his experience in the Experimental Law Variations (ELVs) cited as a key reason for his appointment[2] Working full-time in sports, Fisher's career began as a physical education and health science teacher at Telopea Park School.

[citation needed] In February 2011 Munster Rugby announced that Laurie Fisher would end his association with the Irish Province at the close of the current season.

[3] On 2 July 2014, Laurie Fisher would leave the Brumbies to join English team Gloucester Rugby as their new head coach.