The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has made a major coaching appointment, naming Sean Lynn as the new head coach of Wales’ senior women’s rugby team on a three-year contract. Lynn arrives after tremendous success at the club level, having led Gloucester-Hartpury to consecutive Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) titles in 2023 and 2024.
Lynn, who is Welsh himself, expressed his excitement and pride at taking on this coveted role in his home nation, calling it “the pinnacle” of coaching. He inherits a talented squad and will take charge of the team for the first time in a high-profile clash against England at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on March 29th.
Huge Year Ahead for Wales Women
Lynn’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for Wales women’s rugby, with major competitions on the horizon in 2025:
- Women’s Six Nations Championship – Wales will compete against Europe’s elite nations
- Women’s Rugby World Cup – The pinnacle event in women’s rugby
With these huge opportunities ahead, Lynn knows there is work to be done to prepare the squad – but he is confident they have the talent to make Wales proud on the biggest stages. Having coached both with and against many of the Welsh internationals during his time in England, he has firsthand knowledge of the potential in this group.
WRU CEO: Lynn’s Appointment Shows Ambition
WRU CEO Abi Tierney highlighted the significance of Lynn’s hiring, framing it as a declaration of intent for how the governing body wants to progress the women’s national team.
“Sean Lynn’s appointment underlines the importance of and how we want the Wales Women’s senior national side to progress. His ability as a coach is second to none as he has proved with two back-to-back titles in the PWR.”
– Abi Tierney, WRU CEO
Tierney’s words make clear that landing a coach of Lynn’s caliber is a major coup for Wales, and a sign of their ambitions to be a force in the women’s game. With his winning pedigree and knowledge of the player pool, Lynn looks well-equipped to elevate the team to new heights.
Dual Role Until End of PWR Season
While taking on his new duties with Wales immediately, Lynn will also continue in his head coaching role at Gloucester-Hartpury until the conclusion of the current PWR campaign. This will allow him to finish what he started at the club level, aiming for an incredible third straight league title, while also beginning his work to shape the Welsh national team in his image.
Once the PWR season concludes, Lynn will focus fully on Wales and the massive challenges that lie ahead in 2025. With a Rugby World Cup on the horizon, the stakes could not be higher – but in Lynn, the WRU believe they have a coach capable of maximizing the team’s potential and delivering results on the world stage.
A Homecoming for a Proud Welshman
For Lynn, the chance to lead his country’s national team is the opportunity of a lifetime. As a proud Welshman, the magnitude of this role is not lost on him.
“I’m Welsh and I’m coming home and you don’t need me to tell you what this means to me. Being the Wales head coach is the pinnacle…”
– Sean Lynn
Lynn’s passion for Welsh rugby shines through in his words. Taking the reins of the national team in the country of his birth represents the ultimate validation of his coaching journey to date. Now he will look to transfer his success at the club level to the international arena and write a new chapter in Welsh rugby history.
Excitement Building for England Clash
Welsh rugby fans are already eagerly anticipating Lynn’s first match in charge, a March 29th showdown with rivals England at Cardiff’s iconic Principality Stadium. The chance to host the Red Roses at Welsh rugby’s spiritual home is a mouthwatering prospect and an early test of Lynn’s abilities.
A victory over the perennial Six Nations powerhouse would serve notice of Wales’ intentions under their new coach and set the tone for a huge year ahead. With Lynn at the helm and a talented playing group at his disposal, Welsh supporters have every reason for optimism.
The Road Ahead
As Lynn prepares to take up his new post, the scale of the challenges ahead is clear. Elevating Wales in a fiercely competitive Women’s Six Nations field will be no easy task, to say nothing of the Rugby World Cup later in the year.
Yet for a coach who has made a habit of exceeding expectations, nothing seems impossible. With Sean Lynn leading the way, Wales can dare to dream of a new era of success for their women’s rugby team. The journey begins now.
