Quick Info
| Profession | Rugby union coach and former player |
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| Nationality | Welsh |
| Date of Birth | 16/01/1980 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | Tonmawr, Neath Port Talbot, Wales |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Steve Tandy
21/10/2026
Tandy named a 39-man squad for the autumn internationals and acknowledged the scrutiny that comes with selection decisions. He faces a twelve-month deadline to add international experience to a young Wales squad ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
21/07/2025
The Welsh Rugby Union appointed Steve Tandy as permanent head coach of the Wales men's team, succeeding Warren Gatland. He left his role as Scotland defence coach to take the position, which he began on 1 September 2025, and he is tasked with rebuilding the side after a record 18-match losing run.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Welsh rugby union coach and former openside flanker who has been head coach of the Wales men's national team since September 2025, after earlier coaching the Ospreys, the NSW Waratahs and Scotland's defence unit. He was appointed permanently as Wales head coach in July 2025 and leads the team toward the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. |
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| Playing Position | Openside flanker |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 184 cm |
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| Weight | 103 kg |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Neath Tertiary College |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Children | Three daughters |
Family
| Spouse | Married |
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| Children | Three daughters |
Career
| Amateur Club | Tonmawr RFC | ||||||||||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He never earned a Wales cap as a player. | |
| 2. He turned down a Wales tour coaching opportunity in 2017 for family reasons. | |
| 3. He was dismissed as Ospreys head coach in January 2018 mid-season, then moved to Australia and later rebuilt his coaching career with the Waratahs and Scotland. | |
| 4. He succeeded Warren Gatland as Wales head coach. | |
| 5. He was the first Welsh-born head coach of the Wales men's national team since Gareth Jenkins was sacked in 2007. |
