Huw Bevan to Leave Welsh Rugby Union and Join Leicester Tigers
Huw Bevan, the Welsh Rugby Union's interim rugby performance director, will depart the governing body in December to take up the role of head of rugby operations at Leicester Tigers. Bevan has spent the past three years in various leadership roles at the WRU, including a stint as head of strength and conditioning at Ospreys and high performance manager at the Dragons. He will be replaced by an individual to be appointed in due course, with WRU director of rugby and elite performance Dave Reddin expressing gratitude for Bevan's service.
Key Takeaways:
- Huw Bevan will leave the Welsh Rugby Union in December to join Leicester Tigers as head of rugby operations.
- Bevan has held various leadership roles in rugby, including interim rugby performance director at the WRU, head of strength and conditioning at Ospreys, and high performance manager at the Dragons.
- He will be replacing an individual to be appointed in due course.
- Bevan has also held positions in cricket, including with Glamorgan and the England and Wales Cricket Board.
- Leicester Tigers CEO Andrea Pinchen expressed excitement about Bevan's arrival, stating that he brings "a wealth of knowledge and experience" to the club.
- Bevan will support the club's evolution, including its men's, women's, and academy programmes.
Statistics:
- Bevan will leave the WRU in December after a three-year tenure.
- He has worked in various leadership roles, including 8 years at Ospreys and 5 years at the Dragons.
- Bevan joined the WRU in 2023 as interim rugby performance director.
- He will take up the role of head of rugby operations at Leicester Tigers, a Gallagher Prem club.
- Bevan has also worked in cricket, with Glamorgan and the England and Wales Cricket Board, for 7 years.
Sources:
- Huw Evans Picture Agency Ltd
- Leicester Tigers' media statement
- WRU media statement