Wales to appoint first fulltime coach
Wales have advertised for their first fulltime National Women's Coach.
Published by Alison Donnelly, May 24th, 2016
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The role of 'National Women’s Head Coach and Performance Programme Lead' has now been advertised, following the departure ofRhys Edwards, who was part time, giving Wales their first fulltime coach for their women's XV game.
The role will oversee the coaching programme for the Welsh National squad, age grade, regional and development squads.
The appointment comes at a time of increased interest and investment in the women's game in Wales, which includes an improving focus and quality in its regional programme.
Sevens coach Richie Pugh will return from his stint working with Team GB after the Olympics to lead the Wales women's sevens programme from September, aiming to help the team qualify for the World Series and other major competitions.
Wales, who finished fourth in the 2016 Six Nations, have qualified for the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2017.
More details on the role can be foundhere