Players

Name:

Rowland Phillips
Position: Head coach
Date of Birth: 28/07/65
Place of Birth: St Davids
Occupation: Proffessional Rugby coach
Education: 7 ‘O’ Levels/NVQ level 3 in Sport & A level 3 coaching certificate
Height: 6ft 1 – ½
Previous club: Warrington, Workington, London Welsh
Club debut for Neath: 1984
Most memorable rugby moment: Neath debut and my first welsh cap.
This years aim: To improve on last years success.
Thoughts on Neath Rugby: Its an exciting time at the club, with a collective feeling of progress, both on and off the field.
Hobbies: Base jumping and playing the drums, sometimes at the same time, multi-talented)

 


Name:

Gruff Rees
Position: Backs coach
Date of Birth: 12/08/1975
Place of Birth: Cardiff
Occupation: Skills Coach
Education: Ysgol Glantaf, UWIC
Height: 5ft 8
Weight: 12 stone 
Previous club: Glamorgan Wanderers
Rugby honours: Promotion to premiership with Wanderers, 2 leagues with Neath and coaching Wales U18S
Most memorable rugby moment: Being appointed Neath coach
This years aim: Enjoy our rugby, maintain dynasty of success at Neath.
Thoughts on Neath Rugby: A great club steeped in history with wonderful support.
Hobbies: Reading, socializing, cinema and coaching.

Name:

John Bowen
Position: Fitness Coach
Date of Birth: 31/10/69
Place of Birth: Neath
Occupation: PE Teacher
Education: Dwr y felin school, Neath College, Uwic
Height: 5ft 9
Weight: 12 stone 8
Previous club: Maesteg/Aberavon
Club debut for Neath: 1995 vs Bettws
Most memorable rugby moment: Winning the premiership league for the forth time with Neath.
This years aim: To have the fittest squad in the league in order to win cup and league titles.
Thoughts on Neath Rugby: Semi pro team with a professional attitude.
Hobbies: Golf, training and swimming

 


Name:

Stuart Evans
Position: Team Manager
Date of Birth: 14/06/1963
Place of Birth: Neath
Occupation: Property Development and Neath Team Manager
Education: Dumbarton School
Height: 6ft 1
Rugby honours: Wales Union and league