With a new season commencing, and Wales’ Coach Warren Gatland’s return from another successful British and Irish Lions Tour, it would be interesting to identify some of the young talent that may be Wales rugby breakthrough players to watch in 2017/18. This article intends to also apply context, and consider the feasibility of a number […] READ MORE
Author: Brad Hayward
Located in Newport, South Wales, Brad Hayward is a keen Rugby enthusiast and volunteer within his local community.
A WRU qualified Rugby Coach for Mini and Junior Age Grade Rugby, he currently coaches a Regional Girls' Cluster and at local Club level, remaining ambitious to continue to develop his coaching potential.
A devoted Supporter of the Dragons Regional pro team, and the semi-pro and amateur Rugby Club's within the Region, Brad was one of the founders, and current Chairman of the Dragons Official Supporters Club. This organisation is dedicated to supporting the game at all levels within the Dragon's Region.
Additionally Brad volunteers in a number of roles within the Welsh Rugby Union, supporting the ongoing development and promotion of the Game in Wales.
A retired Engineering Officer from the Royal Air Force, Brad has now resettled his family of a wife and 2 sons in South Wales after 18 years located around the country, and is now employed within the Ministry of Defence in Bristol.
Brad_hayward Dragons Rugby – A Region Reborn
2017 proved an eventful year for supporters and stakeholders of the Welsh Professional Rugby Region, newly entitled as ‘Dragons Rugby’. With the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) recently installed as the new owners of both Rodney Parade and Dragons Rugby, what does the future of the Region hold? Newport Gwent Dragons – Urgent Need for Change Historically, […] READ MORE
Proposed PRO14 – Short Term Pain for Long Term Gain
Hindsight will obviously decide on whether this brave move proved to be a catalyst to a large step forward for the competition. But proactively trying to rectify many of the challenges and concerns within the game should be applauded, and the proposed PRO14 intent provide optimism for the team's involved. READ MORE