Jonathan Matthews Humphreys (born 27 February 1969)[1] is a former Wales international rugby union player. He is now an Assistant Coach for Wales.
| Birth name | Jonathan Matthews Humphreys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 27 February 1969 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Bridgend, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft (183 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 228 lb (103 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rugby Union career
editPlaying career
editAmateur career
editHumphreys played for Kenfig Hill RFC and Cardiff as a Hooker.
Professional career
editHumphreys went on to become a leading figure and terrace favourite at Cardiff when rugby union became openly professional in 1995. In 2001 / 2002 he had a short stint as a National Development Officers with the Sports Council for Wales. However, in 2002, he signed for Bath Rugby. He was with the club for three years.
International career
editHumphreys was in the Wales squad during the 1995 Rugby World Cup and 1999 Rugby World Cup. He captained the Welsh side.
Coaching career
editOspreys
editHe was forwards coach at the Ospreys from 2006 to 2009.[2]
Scotland
editFrom June 2013 to May 2017, Humphreys has been the forwards coach for the Scottish national side.[3]
Glasgow Warriors
editIn October 2016 it was announced that Humphreys would be a new Assistant Coach for Glasgow Warriors from May 2017.[4]
Wales
editOn 19 December 2018, it was announced that Humphreys would be the new forwards coach for Wales.[5]
References
edit- ^ Jonathan Humphreys player profile Scrum.com
- ^ "Humphreys vows to stay at Ospreys". BBC Sport.
- ^ Humpreys joins Scotland coaching set-up
- ^ "News".[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Jones, Humphreys to assist Pivac at Wales". 19 December 2018.
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