🎉 Big news for Welsh rugby fans! 🎉 Rhys Long is returning to the Welsh Rugby Union as the new Technical Director! With a dazzling career in sports performance analysis, including stints with the Football Association and a storied past alongside Warren Gatland, Rhys is back to bring his expertise home. 🇽🇪
Hailing from Porthcawl, Rhys is all set to earn up to £160,000 a year and will work closely with elite performance director Dave Reddin. His mission? To craft the future of Welsh rugby with groundbreaking performance strategies for both men’s and women’s teams. 🏉
Rhys has an impressive CV filled with historical achievements during his first tenure with the WRU, including contributing to two Grand Slams and a Rugby World Cup semi-final. Now, he’s bringing fresh insight from English football, having supported top talents like Gareth Southgate and Thomas Tuchel! ⚽️
In his own words, “This is an important time to join Welsh rugby, we are in a period of transition but bold steps towards a successful future have already been taken.” His experience is set to redefine Welsh rugby’s DNA, aligning our national teams and fostering a winning mentality. 🌟
We’re excited to see Rhys lead recruitment, talent management, and performance strategies across our coaching pathways. His expertise is sure to enhance Welsh rugby, taking it back to the top of the global arena. Welcome back, Rhys! Let’s cheer for the exciting times ahead! 🎊🏆
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