The trio bring with them a wealth of experience on the coaching front. I want to establish environments where my players and staff can all feel comfortable, learn from each other and perform honestly. 27 April 2023 Rugby Union Dave Walder worked at Newcastle in a variety of coaching roles before succeeding Dean Richards as Falcons' director of rugby in 2022 Bristol Bears have appointed. "I thoroughly enjoyed my previous time working with the squad. "We have played some good minutes in certain games, but are yet to have a complete performance," said Jones. 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. 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. 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. 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. There is a squad of 38 and perhaps a backroom staff of 27 as well.". Following a successful career with Cardiff and Bath, he has put together a formidable coaching CV, having joined Wales. Facebook; Cunningham brings plenty of experience from his time as Wales Under-20 coach and at Scarlets, where Whiffin was an attack coach. The venues are still to be announced. She currently works with the academy/reserves team and assists within the first team. in 2007, where he moved into coaching before, Watch the brand-new series of the gripping drama Happy Valley on BBC iPlayer. Warren Gatland's backroom team: Who stays, who is axed and the names 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. Photos of Paul Stridgeon. "This is probably one of the only jobs that I would have left Sale for but I know that I'm leaving a club that's going in the right direction. The former Scarlets backs coach, of course, linked up with Wales during the 2019 Rugby World Cup due to Rob Howley's sudden exit over betting regulation breaches, so he has spent some time with old regime, too. Warren Gatland returns to Wales as head coach with Wayne Pivac sacked Wales Rugby League are pleased to confirm their coaching and backroom staff for the forthcoming Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup. 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. Former Pumas on Michael Cheika's Argentina Coaching Staff for 2022-2023 of 2017 to join then-rookie head coach Dan McKellar's staff for the 2018 season. He won 28 caps for Wales from 2015-21, scoring three tries and nine goals. He also took charge of Wales in last season's Under-20s Six Nations. 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. Wales only scored three Dan Biggar penalties in the 13-9 defeat against France, which was the first time in the Six Nations since 2009 the home side had not scored a try in a match in Cardiff. She also works within a sports physiotherapy private practice in Leeds. Wales forwards coach Humphreys is a former hooker who captained Wales, making 35 appearances in the red jersey. He moved into coaching with Prestatyn & Rhyl Panthers and was assistant coach with Wales Dragonhearts in 2012. Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online. He has a four-year contract with the Welsh Rugby Union. Neil Kelly. 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. Highly thought of, Wales prop legend Adam Jones once said Welsh rugby had missed a trick by letting him leave for Scotland in 2013. Craig Everett in terms of coaching would be considered inexperienced but he is coming in to do defence which is a massive role. Paul Bobby Stridgeon joined the WRU ahead of the 2015 RWC as Consultant Head of Physical Performance. He said he was very much looking forward to returning to Wales. In the past, he has also served as a sports chaplain at RLWC 2013, RWC 2011, Wheelchair RWC 2015, London Paralympics 2012 and at the Wheelchair Basketball World Championships 2018. Jones is in charge of the Wales attack and the former fly-half believes the offensive game must evolve and adapt ahead of the 2023 World Cup in France. 5. Wales Students coaching staff announced for 2023 Former England fly-half King, 47, was previously part of the backroom team under Rob Howley, who had been tipped to return as attack coach. Wales & Regions | Autumn Nations Series 2022 - Welsh Rugby Union Richard Whiffin will become attack coach as part of Glenn Delaney's team. Argentina Head Coach Michael Cheika will take charge of Los Pumas for the first time in the 2022 July Internationals. Would I like to have crossed for more tries at this point in the campaign? Ian also worked as media manager for Celtic Crusaders and South Wales Scorpions during those clubs existence. The latest rugby union news and analysis, plus all the week's action reviewed, There will be new challenges as there always is with a change in head coach, said Gatland, but for me the environment, the players and their families will always come first. Wales squad for the 2022/2023 season - All.Rugby Under-20s Six Nations: Connor, Everett and Kelly join Wales coaching staff 2000 Rugby League World Cup - Semi-Finalists. Warren Gatland previously coached Wales between 2007 and 2019. Wales have had four different centre partnerships in the tournament, so have been short of midfield familiarity. Youll need to either be Welsh born, have Welsh parents or grandparents, be living in Wales for at least five years, or must be currently studying any course at a Welsh college or university. We need a new management staff for the new team - a head coach, assistant coaches and team managers. Under-16 coaching teams announced ahead of RAG Championship return. Evans elected new Vice-Chair. He went on to join Scotland's coaching staff and was in the role of forwards coach for the 2015 Rugby World Cup before joining Glasgow Warriors. He works as a registrar in rheumatology and acute medicine. Wales and Lions legend Sam Warburton is back on familiar ground with Wales, but this time as a coach. Initially a rugby union player when serving in the RAF, Jones started in rugby league as chairman and coach of community side Wrexham Bradley Raiders in 2010. 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. The Welsh Rugby Union sacked the man who took over from him, Wayne Pivac, on Monday, so they could bring Gatland back from New Zealand on a four-year deal as the head coach through to the 2027 World Cup in Australia. "Having carefully studied all the options, we feel putting our confidence in these coaches for the next 12 months is the best possible solution available to us at this time, both in terms of their coaching pedigree, the cohesion of the group and the much-needed stability they bring to the roles.". Forwards coach Jonathan Humphreys and skills and kicking coach Neil Jenkins will continue their roles under Gatland while attack coach Stephen Jones and . "What I am happy with is the boys' effort and attitude in the week. 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. The four regions are in dispute with the WRU about finances, and are currently blocked from signing new recruits and renewing existing contracts. 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 were left without a head coach following the departure of Warren Abrahams in the summer after less than nine months in the role. The new head coach is Craig Fisher (above), meaning that he now has a dual role with Wales Rugby League, as he is already the head coach of the Wales Physical Disability Rugby League (PDRL) side, who he coached to third place in last autumns World Cup. Wallabies team and squad 2023 - The Roar Hill, who will have responsibility for the forwards, arrives from Bath Rugby's academy. "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. Name. Previously, he held positions as head of rugby, head of sport and director of sport at some of the countrys best independent schools. Living in Wales since 1970, his sporting background was in football, playing for a number of local teams before completing his UEFA coaching and playing licenses and officiating on some high profile European games. King left to join French side Clermont in 2007, where he moved into coaching before joining Northampton in 2013. I know Rich has coached at the Scarlets but hes still relatively young at 34, young in terms of coaching and experience but he has a wealth of knowledge, particularly at the set-piece which is what he is doing with us, and especially the lineout area which was his forte when he played so he brings a lot of experience from a playing perspective. He played alongside Howley under Gatland at Wasps and was part of their Heineken Cup-winning sides in 2004 and 2007. "In the sense that we were playing a French team that kick a huge amount of ball, and we had to better that and managed our energy in a smart way.". He was promoted from the Scarlets Academy in May 2020 to the role of forwards coach at the region. With 25 games in charge of Wales so far, thats over half of the sides history, Stephen has coached Wales to five Celtic Cup trophy wins. 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. Wales squad for 2022/2023. "Along with the women's programme, I'll be assisting some of our younger male prospects within the under-20 and under-18 programmes to reach their full potential. If you would like to express an interest in playing for Wales Students, please email craigfisher@walesrugbyleague.co.uk. The centre has been used by the Wales squad this weekend for their first training camp since the announcement of the autumn squad. Sarah De Mello is the new Wales physiotherapist. Wales women's interim coaching team will stay in place for the 2022 Rugby World Cup, the Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed. December 13, 2022 | No Comments The Wales Rugby League Students side will return to action in 2023. Neil Jenkins. Fri 11 Feb Wales U20 v Scotland U20 Parc Eirias 8pm Craig Everett in terms of coaching would be considered inexperienced but he is coming in to do defence which is a massive role. The coaching team were initially set to take charge of the autumn internationals while the WRU searched for a new head coach. Earlier this year, he told WalesOnline of his role: "My area is breakdown attack, breakdown defence both sides of the ball. Graeme Gillespie Published 2:25 pm 25th Jan 2022 News Wales have confirmed the coaching staff for the forthcoming U20s Six Nations campaign. Humphreys takes over from Robin McBryde in his Wales role. Dorry Potter, expert at National Scrap Car, said: "Fuel prices in the UK reached record highs in 2022, with the average price of petrol hitting 191.53p-per-litre and diesel reaching 199.05p in July. Wales confirm coaching staff for Six Nations Under-20s With the under-18's campaign drawing to a dramatic . Our Schedule Full Schedule 29 Apr 2023 - 00D 10H 57M KO: 07:30 AM PDT Italy Women Vs Wales Women Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Women's Six Nations, Tickets Fixtures & Teams WRU Hospitality More . Hopefully, I can help him out in that area with my past experiences and he is doing a great job in fairness. "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.". His new assistant coaches are Jonathan Burgess and David McArdle. Wales' opening 2020 Six Nations match represents his first Test in charge. Former England defence coach Paul Gustard, currently at Stade Francais, had been linked with the Wales role. Warren Gatland. I want to aid him by having a really efficient breakdown defence.". As one of the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup chaplains, he will be on site at all locations. Flanagan joins the Men of Gwent ahead of the 2022/2023 season from Scarlets, where he has worked as Backs Coach since 2019. Wales have confirmed the make-up of their coaching staff led by Byron Hayward for the Under-20 Six Nations. Records were smashed, stars were born and legends bowed out - this year's Women's Six Nations had it all. 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. Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach. 10. We took our time in finalising it as it was important, we got the right people in. Byron Hayward will have Craig Everett, Shaun Connor and Richard Kelly as his assistant coaches. Wales assistant coach Stephen Jones admits he would like to have seen his side score more tries in the 2022 Six Nations. Scarlets can confirm their new coaching team with Richard Kelly promoted to Forwards coach from the Academy and former All Blacks prop Ben Franks appointed as scrum coach. "I would say for 30-35 minutes in the second half, I would say we were in a real good place.". "I thought we were slow to get going at the start of the tournament, and I felt we gathered a good bit of momentum going into the England game. New driving rules you may not know about including pavement parking Fax: 029 2082 2474, 2023 Content Copyright Welsh Rugby Union, Statistical Data Opta. WALES RUGBY LEAGUE, Sport Wales, Sophia Close, Cardiff CF11 9SW. The skills he learned have gone on to serve him well in his 20 years as a rugby coach, offering him a bracing philosophy on the pressures of the Wales job, too. Former Scarlets defence coach Byron Hayward was long rumoured to be Wales' new defence maestro before it was officially confirmed. "This is an opportunity I couldn't turn down at this point in time with the programme really going places," said Hill. Holland among All Black picks but Schmidt out The former Cardiff Blue, who retired in July 2018, is the technical advisor for defence/breakdown. Wales boss Wayne Pivac took charge of his first full-blooded Test match in the Six Nations opener on February 1, when Wales produced a stunning performance to win 42-0 against Italy, but they have since lost to both Ireland and France. Ioan Cunningham will remain in charge and be assisted by Geraint. Wales Wheelchair confirm coaching and backroom staff Wigan-born Forshaw worked with Warrington and Wigan in Super League and had previously spent three years coaching with Connacht, helping the Irish province make their Heineken Cup debut in 2011. He is now the community development officer for the North Wales Crusaders Foundation. Finally, the team manager is Lee Irvine (above). The 38-year-old will again be assisted by Geraint Lewis, Richard Whiffin and World Rugby coaching intern Sophie Spence. Hill was senior academy coach at Bath and also headed up Bath University's rugby programme. "I think we have played in patches," said Jones. 1995 European Rugby League Championship. Burgess (above), 34, played community rugby league for Crosfields ARLFC in Warrington. Head coach Warren Gatland has appointed Alex King and Mike Forshaw to replace Stephen Jones and Gethin Jenkins in Wales' backroom staff. Wales have confirmed the coaching staff for the forthcoming U20s Six Nations campaign. Yes, but we are working hard to make sure our attacking game is potent. 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. Wales Students are one of our oldest international sides having run since 1984 and have competed in eight World Cups. Wales Women head coach Ioan Cunningham has named a training squad of 42 players for this weekend's camp. 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. Its not just the players. Huw Bennett. 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 . "The Welsh Rugby Union has set out to create the best-supported programme in world rugby which is hugely exciting," he said. Cunningham to coach Wales in 2022 Women's Six Nations 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. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Wales coaching team to remain for 2022 Rugby World Cup The former fly-half, who played key roles in Wales Grand Slams of 2005 and 2008, is Wales' attack coach. He also said it would break my heart if Wales went back into the doldrums, which is the course they have been on recently. A lot of the bigger problems facing the game in Wales will feel pretty familiar, too. "I'm delighted Alex and Mike are joining the Wales coaching team," said Gatland. 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. The New Zealander spent 15 years in his native homeland working as a police officer, dealing with . 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Principality Stadium, Westgate Street, Cardiff CF10 1NS. King will return to the attack coach role he held temporarily in 2017 when Gatland was with the British and Irish Lions. Dragons have today announced the appointment of Dai Flanagan as the club's new Head Coach.