WRU appoints Lillicrap to new women's role

The Welsh Rugby Union has appointed former national team captain Siwan Lillicrap as its new head of women's coaching and development. The move marks a transition for the former player into a formal administrative and leadership position within the organization's women's rugby structure.

This appointment is intended to bolster the coaching and developmental pathways for the women's game in Wales. By tasking a former captain with this role, the union aims to leverage her experience to advance the growth and professional standards of women's rugby programs.