Murray Henderson (born 13 August 1959 in Wellington) is a rugby union coach and former player from New Zealand.

After his retirement as player he became a professional coach; he trained club, university and national sides.

A series of promotions led to his appointment as Head Cadet and Regimental Sergeant Major.

Henderson retired from the Army following 20 years' service and qualified as a Les Mills Personal Trainer[1] prior to setting up a sports consulting company.

In 1999, in partnership with former All Black Craig Green, Henderson coached the Canterbury Crusaders U21 side to victory in the inaugural Super 12 U21 competition.

In 2008, Henderson accepted the role of Specialist Forward coach for the Portugal National Rugby Federation.

[9] Henderson's last stint overseas was in Japan again, where he coached Honda Rugby Football club for three seasons.

His uncle Wally Coe was a New Zealand Welterweight boxer who won a gold medal at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.