Coaches and Staff Archives

13 Aug 2024

Matt Banahan

Born in Jersey, he was capped 16 times for England between 2009 and 2011. After retiring from playing rugby, Banahan returned to Bath to become the Glasshouse Academy manager with the Bath Recreation team and a Sports Ambassador.

13 Aug 2024

Fraser Brown

The 34-year-old hung up his boots after 11 years with Glasgow Warriors, having made 141 appearances in the black and blue shirt and serving as co-captain for two of his 12 seasons at the club. Having initially made his debut away to Zebre Parma in February 2013 after being added to the squad as injury […]

20 Sep 2023

Peter Horne

In his playing career, Horne made 182 appearances for Glasgow Warriors between 2009 and 2021, making him Warriors’ most-capped back of all time, and amassed 45 caps for Scotland. Usually deployed at inside centre, Peter was also comfortable at fly-half and full back. Horne initially joined Ayrshire Bulls as an Assistant Coach in 2021, before […]

5 Oct 2022

Gregor Townsend

The Gala man made an immediate impact at the Scotstoun club, leading the side into the Play-Offs in his first season (2012/13) before reaching the PRO12 Final in 2014, ultimately losing to Leinster. In 2015, however, Townsend led Glasgow to title success, defeating Munster 31-13 to lift the Guinness PRO12 trophy, before enjoying another first […]

4 Oct 2022

Steve Tandy

The former flanker played over 100 times for Ospreys, transitioning into coaching with Bridgend between 2010 and 2012, while continuing his playing career with the Swansea side. He took up the region’s Head Coach role in 2012 and led them to the PRO12 title at the end of that season. The club reached the PRO12 […]

4 Oct 2022

Pieter de Villiers

South Africa-born de Villiers played in two Rugby World Cups for France (1999 and 2007) earning 69 caps in an eight-year Test career, which also brought four Six Nations titles. He moved into coaching after his retirement through injury in 2008 and joined South Africa as Scrum Coach in 2012, before switching to Stade Francais […]

4 Oct 2022

John Dalziel

John Dalziel joined Gregor Townsend’s backroom staff as Forwards Coach following a successful stint in a similar role at Glasgow Warriors. Dalziel departed Scotstoun after a season with the Warriors having previously enjoyed two years as Head Coach of the Scotland 7s national team and will oversee the contact area alongside the forwards coaching role. […]

3 Oct 2022

Bryan Easson

Bryan had previously taken charge of the squad as Interim Head Coach in August 2020 and led his team to an impressive 13-13 draw against France in their rescheduled Women’s Six Nations match in October. Bryan has a wealth of experience both as a professional player and as coach. He has coached at National U20, […]

30 Sep 2022

Tyrone Holmes

The former Glasgow Warriors player was previously a Contact Coach for the squad before moving into the Assistant Coach role in September. Holmes previously played a key role within the Scottish Futures U20 programme, working as a defence specialist.