Wells Rugby Club

Wells Rugby Club are pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Kennedy as Director of Rugby for the forthcoming season.  Peter replaces Paul Cox who decided to step down following 3 successful years at the club and comes with a wealth of experience; notably Head Coach of the England Women’s rugby team where he led the side to successive Grand Slam wins, 1^st XV Coach at Exeter Chiefs, Bedford, Bristol and Worcester U21 Academies and most recently North Dorset RFC whom he took to their highest placing in Southern Counties South league rugby.

Peter will also oversee the development of rugby within club working alongside current coaching team of Dave Simpson, Dave Taylor, Richard Hickman, Paul Lewer, and Colts coach Jonathan Elliott.  Wayne Stiling is also to return as a coach primarily focussing on the forwards following his successful stint four years ago.

Club spokesman Hickman stated “We were delighted to secure the services of Peter as Director of Rugby. As soon as I heard of his availability I believed it was golden opportunity for the club to gain a high profile coach.  With the 1^st XV finishing in top 5 for past couple of seasons and the 2s capping off a superb season by gaining promotion to Somerset 1 we see Peter as the person who can take the sides to the next level; it is very exciting times for the players.”

“The club is extremely grateful to Coxy who came in at a difficult time before steadying the ship and securing the high league placings and a Somerset Vase appearance.  Coxy leaves the club in a great position and a solid platform for Peter to work from.”

Pre season training begins on Tuesday July 5^th starting at 7pm sharp at the club, and will continue twice weekly on Tuesday and Thursday’s from then on.  Following the first session on Tuesday a players meeting will be held in the club at 8.30pm where Peter will introduce himself to the players.