His first term as Waless coach lasted 12 years and 124 Tests, in which time the team won three grand slams, as well as another Six Nations title, and finished fourth at the 2011 and 2019 World Cups. Wales won 13 matches out of 34 under Pivac, a run that ended with recent home defeats against Georgia and Australia in the autumn series. Tags Wales U20 Head coach Warren Gatland has appointed Alex King and Mike Forshaw to replace Stephen Jones and Gethin Jenkins in Wales' backroom staff. In 2020, he won the first UK Wheelchair Rugby League Coach of the Year Award after leading Crusaders to a creditable third in the Wheelchair Super League. Fri 25 Feb England U20 v Wales U20 Castle Park 7pm Since then, he has photographed Wales all round Europe and the World, travelling to places like Serbia in 2009, France many times, Ireland, Scotland, England, the World Cup in Australia in 2017, before covering every game in the RLWC2021 qualifiers. The trio bring with them a wealth of experience on the coaching front. 26th Jul 2021. . After a three-year stint in France King joined Gloucester, before leaving in the summer of 2022. Meanwhile, Wales have added Dragons scrum-half Rhodri Williams to the Six Nations squad as cover for the injured Tomos Williams who suffered a head injury against France. Head coach Warren Gatland has appointed Alex King and Mike Forshaw to replace Stephen Jones and Gethin Jenkins in Wales' backroom staff. "It's a special club and I'm excited to see what this group can achieve this season and beyond.". Welsh Rugby Union. The 37-year old is currently an assistant head co-curricular working in an independent school in Oxfordshire, England. "It is one of our ambitions (to give contracts) we are looking at it and consulting internally as the WRU and with the key stakeholder group which is the squad. WRU Staff. 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She is interested in learning about different sports and how practitioners work. The 59-year-old has opted to keep forwards coach Jonathan Humphreys and kicking coach Neil Jenkins in his coaching staff. King will return to the attack coach role he held. Under-16 coaching teams announced ahead of RAG Championship return. Wales record points-scorer Jenkins he had 917 to Stephen Jones 733 was valued by Gatland for his expertise as a coach and astute ability to get a feel for the opposition on the pitch during warm-ups ahead of matches, and as a water-boy. This is an opportunity to achieve something with a talented group of players in a country so passionate about rugby. The move will also have ramifications for the Rugby Football Union, which is currently running its own review into the team performance under Eddie Jones. "I think we have played in patches," said Jones. That tally is in stark contrast to the record 20 tries scored in last year's competition by Wayne Pivac's Six Nations-winning side. He then moved over to rugby union and coached at Rhyl in their junior section and at Bangor University. He was part of the backroom staff that guided the Saints to the Premiership title the following year before leaving Northampton to take up a position with Montpellier, after being a temporary part of the Wales set-up. The New Zealander spent 15 years in his native homeland working as a police officer, dealing with everything from rapes, robberies and muggings to domestic disputes and deaths. Wallabies squad for 2023 (age, team, Tests played) Allan Alaalatoa (29, ACT Brumbies, 64 Tests) Ben Donaldson (23, NSW Waratahs, 2 Tests) Pone Fa'amausili (26, Melbourne Rebels, 3 Tests) Josh Flook (21, Queensland Reds, uncapped) Lalakai Foketi (28, NSW Waratahs, 5 Tests) Nick Frost (23, ACT Brumbies, 9 Tests) Gatland had been one of the leading contenders to take over from Jones. Wales kick-off their Championship against Ireland at Musgrave Park on Friday February 4. South Africa rugby union player Sbu Nkosi reported missing by Blue Bulls, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. His dedication and commitment won the Volunteer of the Year award at the 2018 Wrexham Sports Awards. The 38-year-old will again be assisted by Geraint Lewis, Richard Whiffin and World Rugby coaching intern Sophie Spence. Fisher said: I think after the success of the PDRL World Cup, it opened my eyes to what I want to create with Wales Rugby League. Mark Andrew Jones, known to many as MAJ, remains as team manager, a role hes held with both North Wales Crusaders and Wales since their inception. While winning his 100th international cap last summer, the Scarlets and Wales veteran injured his knee during that 68-12 win over Canada and is still in recovery from it. Fax: 029 2082 2474, 2023 Content Copyright Welsh Rugby Union, Statistical Data Opta. 10. "The nature of that game was always going to be different," added Jones. Assistant Coach - Skills. Wales confirm coaching staff for Six Nations Under-20s, {{ fixture.score.teamA }} - {{ fixture.score.teamB }}, {{ yourTime(fixture.datetime, 'HH:mm') }}, {{ moment(fixture.datetime).format('DD MMM YYYY') }}, We use cookies on our site to provide the best online experience, personalise content, and analyse our site - for further information see our. "We are playing against a side we have a huge amount of respect for - our selection reflects that - and there are a lot of opportunities for players to show their quality. The Welsh U20s coaching staff has had a fresh face join their ranks for the Six Nations Championship in the form of the legendary Leigh Halfpenny. The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has also named George Morgan as a nutritionist for Wales women as well as their male pathway programmes. The New Zealander spent 15 years in his native homeland working as a police officer, dealing with . Dragons Academy coach Shaun Connor will lead on the breakdown while Cardiff Pathway coach Craig Everett heads up the defence. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Wales open their Six Nations campaign against Ireland on 4 February in Cardiff. Hes also previously worked as an assistant coach in rugby union at London Welsh, Oxford Harlequins, Ospreys U16 and Bedford Blues U19. King will return to the attack coach role he held temporarily in 2017 when Gatland was with the British and Irish Lions. The centre has been used by the Wales squad this weekend for their first training camp since the announcement of the autumn squad. Phillips promised the appointment is no quick fix, nor sticking plaster but part of our long-term planning for the game in Wales. News. Wales Rugby League are pleased to confirm their coaching and backroom staff for the forthcoming Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup. George North has missed the tournament through injury with Nick Tompkins, Josh Adams, Owen Watkin and Willis Halaholo all having been selected to start in the centre. "With the Women's Six Nations and then the World Cup later in the year, these are two of the biggest competitions I've been involved in.". Former amateur boxer Hayward was already familiar with the setup having taken charge of the age grade side between 2013 and 2014. Email: . The former fly half also spent time working with the Dragons senior squad before going to the Rugby World Cup with Russia as their backline coach. With 25 games in charge of Wales so far, that's over half of the side's history, Stephen has coached Wales to five Celtic Cup trophy wins. Cardiff pathway coach Everett joins as defensive . Read about our approach to external linking. Connor, who was the first Osprey back to make 100 appearances for the region before making 29 appearances for Newport Gwent Dragons, was Academy Skills Coach between 2014-18 with the Gwent region. Im really happy in what he is doing, hes got the characteristics you need as a coach, a very high work ethic and a real desire to improve the players. The Welsh Rugby . Jenkins is hugely respected by the players and is often praised for his man- management . Dragons academy coach Shaun Connor, who coached Russias backline at the 2019 Rugby World Cup, will take charge of the breakdown while there is a return to the set-up for Richard Kelly, who previously worked under Wayne Pivacs assistant Gareth Williams with the age-grade side. "I spoke to him on the phone and I can't wait to start working with him and getting to know him personally too. Dan Biggar and Alun Wyn Jones reach Wales milestones, Alun Wyn Jones contracted until 2023 World Cup. Ian Golden, normally the media manager for all of Wales Rugby League, will be the Wheelchair sides media manager for the tournament, taking up the position from the Australia friendly on October 29. Wales Students are one of our oldest international sides having run since 1984 and have competed in eight World Cups, reaching the semi-finals three times. Wales Rugby League have announced this coaching staff for the 2023 Wales Students side, which is being resurrected for the first time since the Covid pandemic, ahead of Wales hosting the Four Nations on June 10-17 this year. The newly-confirmed coaching team could also have contracted players to manage in the near future with WRU chief executive Steve Phillips saying the move us under discussion. Last updated on 17 March 202217 March 2022.From the section Welsh Rugby. I just thought it might be a bit of a jolly and go on a couple of recees here and there, but I have learned quickly there is far more than that. Richard Kelly returns to the fold as set-piece coach, having been involved previously when Gareth Williams was head coach of the U20s. It will include a purpose-built gym, medical centre and team rooms and is adjacent to Cardiff Arms Park, which will be their training and playing home for the season. "I'm looking forward to the challenge ahead," said Forshaw. His new assistant coaches are Jonathan Burgess and David McArdle. Richard Whiffin will become attack coach as part of Glenn Delaney's team. "As a union, we are committed to providing the coaches and players with the support they need to give the squad the best possible preparation for next year's Rugby World Cup. Humphreys, a. Last summer, he travelled to Argentina to work with the Wales under-20s side at the World Rugby U20 Championship - where Wales pulled off a victory over New Zealand. Professionally, he was recently the head of disability at Wakefield Trinity and now works as a development officer at Rochdale Hornets, which hell continue alongside his WRL roles. Wales Women head coach Ioan Cunningham has named a training squad of 42 players for this weekend's camp. Gary Taylor is the new assistant coach. How to get into rugby union - get into the social team game that brings people together, King will return to the attack coach role. Stirling joins Executive amid re-shuffle. Argentina Head Coach Michael Cheika will take charge of Los Pumas for the first time in the 2022 July Internationals. Fri 4 Feb Ireland U20 v Wales U20, Musgrave Park 8pm We are committed to building a world-class women's programme. Just two weeks after it was confirmed that current South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber will join Leinster after the Rugby World Cup this year, four members of his backroom staff have renewed their contracts until 2027. In 2014, he was appointed assistant coach of both Crusaders and Wales and was elevated to head coach of both within three years. "It is being played in the best stadium in the world, the weather looks good, so hopefully it's going to be a great day.". He returned to league with Bradford Bulls before finishing his playing career with Warrington Wolves. Co-director of sports data company, Sporting Records Online Ltd, he also reports of Welsh international football, was a founding member of England crickets Barmy Army in 1994 and has published both a book and charity magazine about rugby league in Wales. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Hayward said: Im very happy with the coaching group we have now got. Name. He was promoted from the Scarlets Academy in May 2020 to the role of forwards coach at the region. Last updated on 12 January 202312 January 2023.From the section Welsh Rugby. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "I can't wait to meet the players and start working with a really talented squad. Ultimately we are in the results business and we have agreed with Wayne that the current trajectory for Wales is not where we want it to be.. 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Kelly will take on the role of set-piece coach having been part of the Scarlets coaching system since 2015, while Cardiff pathway coach Craig Everett is confirmed as defence coach. Read about our approach to external linking. Neil Jenkins. We took our time in finalising it as it was important, we got the right people in. "What we have to do, come 18 months' time, is be able to play the game in a number of ways and have different styles and strings to our bows. This year they will be hosting the Four Nations tournament against England, Ireland and Scotland, having won the last of their three titles in 2012. Gatland has huge respect for the former Wales outside-half who was part of his back-room staff for 12 years. Craig Everett in terms of coaching would be considered inexperienced but he is coming in to do defence which is a massive role. Two years ago he was part of the Cardiff Blues coaching team which won the U18 regional crown for the first time in four years. The coaching team were initially set to take charge of the autumn internationals while the WRU searched for a new head coach. Stephen Jones insists there will be no lack of motivation for this fixture. Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions | Autumn Nations Series 2022 Home Autumn Nations Series 2022 Autumn Nations Series 2022 Rugby Championship superstars from New Zealand, Australia, and Argentina will make a welcome return to Cardiff for the 2022 Autumn Nations Series. Peel urges bold approach to break semi-final Euro jinx 27th Apr 2023 news Two try Wales battle back in Grenoble 23rd Apr 2023 report Would I like to have crossed for more tries at this point in the campaign? "It's exciting to work with the calibre of players we have in this group and with the programme being full-time around the squad and contracted players, we can make a big impact. He also took charge of Wales in last season's Under-20s Six Nations. The WRU's Nigel Walker said the new appointments will have a "positive impact on the women's programme". "I'm delighted Alex and Mike are joining the Wales coaching team," said Gatland. Dragons have today announced the appointment of Dai Flanagan as the club's new Head Coach. McArdle (above), 34, turned out for Conwy Celts last season after recently moving back to Wales from Western Australia. If we nail our environment and processes, theres no reason why we cant go all the way in this years Four Nations tournament.. A regular TV pundit up until this latest appointment, Williams said: "It is really difficult to give a job description to it because anything you can think of to do with rugby you are involved in, which I did not realise. WRU Coaching Courses Locate a Course Course: -- Select -- CPD CPD - Positive Environments CPD - Coach CPD - Referee Dont Tackle it Alone WRU Integrity Training - Stay Onside WRU Tag Course WRU Rugby Leaders Award WRU U9 - U11 Coaching Early Contact WRU Full Game Level 1 (U12+) WRU Full Game Level 2 WRU Full Game Level 3 WRU Referee Level 1 WRU . He will double up as a second attack coach alongside Stephen Jones, with Pivac believing the more specialist coaches the better. Read about our approach to external linking. in 2007, where he moved into coaching before, Watch the brand-new series of the gripping drama Happy Valley on BBC iPlayer. With over 30 years experience as a sportswriter, he first wrote about Welsh rugby league in 2002 with local club Cardiff Demons before being asked to fill in for the then media manager Swansea-based Gareth Jones a year later. Gareth Davies will start against Italy in the number nine jersey, while Kieran Hardy is among the replacements. Wayne Pivac is Wales' head coach, succeeding Gatland last year after the Rugby World Cup. She plays netball and has started getting into yoga. He is currently academy skills coach with Cardiff Rugby and is in his first year as forwards/skills coach with Cardiff RFC. Wayne Pivac is Wales' head coach, succeeding Gatland last year after the Rugby World Cup. He is now the community development officer for the North Wales Crusaders Foundation. "What I am happy with is the boys' effort and attitude in the week. Morgan joins the WRU after a decade at Saracens. Gatland returned to Wales for his second stint in charge after replacing Pivac in December 2022. "Nutrition is the underpinning of physical performance work, providing the fuel for players to go and perform. Wales' opening 2020 Six Nations match represents his first Test in charge. Byron Hayward is relishing the opportunity to shape the next generation of Welsh talent having gone back to the future ahead of the men's Six Nations U20 Championship 2022. The former Fiji coach moved to Wales to coach the Scarlets in 2014, later becoming head coach and leading them to the PRO14 title in 2017. Former Scarlets defence coach Byron Hayward was long rumoured to be Wales' new defence maestro before it was officially confirmed. A late reshuffle saw him join Gareth Williams' coaching staff for the tournament after Dai Flanagan pulled out to fully prepare for his promotion to Scarlets attack coach. Wales women's interim coaching team will stay in place for the 2022 Rugby World Cup, the Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed. Ioan Cunningham will remain in charge and be assisted by Geraint Lewis, Richard Whiffin and Sophie Spence. His coaching staff will consist of former Pumas, including two former captains, Sergio Stuart reports. Wales Under-20s head coach Byron Hayward will be assisted by coaches Shaun Connor, Craig Everett and Richard Kelly for the Under-20s Six Nations. When he left the job, after a 40-17 defeat against New Zealand in the third-place playoff at the 2019 tournament, he spoke about how he hoped the team would continue to build on what we have achieved and said the opportunity for the next group is to come in and improve on what we have created. The main role I see is making sure everything is in place for the management and players to do what they have to do and perform at the highest level they can. Wales and Lions legend Sam Warburton is back on familiar ground with Wales, but this time as a coach. Wales Coaching Record. Share this page: Shaun Connor, Craig Everett and Richard Kelly will assist head coach Byron Hayward as preparations gather momentum for the opening game against Ireland at Musgrave Park on Friday 4th February. 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