🎉 Exciting news from the world of football! 🎉
Wales women’s football manager, Rhian Wilkinson, just shared the arrival of her adorable baby boy, Rowan, born on February 7th, 2026. She took to Instagram to announce the heartwarming news, expressing immense gratitude to the amazing midwives at Cardiff and Vale for their incredible support.
In her post, she wrote: “Baby Rowan has arrived 2.7.2026. We want to give the biggest thank you to the @cavmidwives who made our experience and stay so positive. Everyone we interacted with gave us something new and Rowan will have better parents because of it.”
The football community and beyond were quick to flood the comments with love and well-wishes. One person said, “Rowan – you are so loved. Congrats to you amazing mums and the Wilkinson/Menges families.” Another chimed in, “Congratulations! Welcome to the world Baby Rowan.” And in a touch of Welsh pride, another added, “Llongyfarchiadau! Croeso i’r byd babi bach.”
Rhian, a Canadian coach and former player, has been leading the Welsh women’s team since February 2024, making history by securing a spot in UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 with a thrilling victory over Ireland. She tied the knot with her former teammate Emily Menges on January 1, 2025.
Here’s to baby Rowan’s bright future and Rhian and Emily’s beautiful journey into parenthood! 💖👶🌟 How lovely is this addition to the football family? 🎈