Sean Lynn (rugby union)
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Sean Lynn is a Welsh professional
Playing career
Lynn played
Coaching
Hereford RFC
Lynn was Head Coach at Hereford RFC from August 2017 to the end of the 2019–20 season.[3][4]
Hartpury College and University
Lynn's combined his coach duties at Hereford with the Head Coach role at
Gloucester-Hartpury
In December 2019, Lynn was announced as Head of Women's Rugby at Hartpury College. He began the role in January 2020. This role saw him oversee the Women's Rugby pathway at Hartpury College and University as well as the head coach role at Gloucester-Hartpury.[5] Lynn led Gloucester-Hartpury to three consecutive English titles, in the 2022–23, 2023–24 and 2024–25 seasons.[6][7]
In January 2025, it was announced that Lynn would take up a role at the
Wales Women
In January 2025 it was announced that Lynn would become head coach of the Wales Women's senior side from mid-March onwards, taking up a position that had been vacant since November 2024.[6] His first game in charge will be against Scotland in the 2025 Women's Six Nations Championship.[9]
References
- ^ Doel, Jon (20 January 2025). "WRU reveal new Wales head coach in major announcement". Wales Online. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ a b "Sean Lynn | King of Hartpury". Gloucester Rugby. 16 June 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ "Sean Lynn named as new head coach at Hereford Rugby Club". Hereford Times. 10 August 2017. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
- ^ "President's notes for season 2019-2020". Hereford RFC. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
- ^ "Sean Lynn announced as Head of Women's Rugby at Hartpury". Gloucester Rugby. 19 December 2019. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ a b "Sean Lynn named Wales women's new head coach". BBC Sport. 20 January 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ a b "Welshman Sean Lynn appointed as Head Coach of Wales Women's senior side". Welsh Rugby Union. 20 January 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ Rendell, Sarah (16 March 2025). "Gloucester-Hartpury beat Saracens to claim third straight Premiership title". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
- ^ "Sean Lynn names 37-player Wales squad for 2025 Women's Six Nations". BBC Sport. 14 March 2025. Retrieved 18 March 2025.