Coaching
Two years after his playing career ended with the Crusaders, Hammett was back with the Crusaders, working as a forwards coaching advisor. He went on to fulfil the same role for Canterbury in the 2006 Air New Zealand Cup, and was then appointed Crusaders' assistant coach in November 2006 as a replacement for Vern Cotter. Hammett remained as assistant coach 2007–2010. In 2011 he was appointed coach for the Hurricanes. After his first season, Hammett decided not to renew the contracts of Ma'a Nonu and the then captain, Andrew Hore.
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