Glenn Delaney

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Glenn Delaney
Date of birth (1973-11-16) 16 November 1973 (age 50)
Place of birth Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand
School St Andrew's College, Christchurch
University University of Canterbury
University of Leicester
Notable relative(s)Josh Delaney, Charlotte Delaney, Hannah Delaney , Alex Delaney
SpouseClaire Delaney
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock / Number 8
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1993–1997 Toyoko Group ()
1997–1999 東京外人倶楽部 ()
2000–2003 London Irish ()
2003–2004 Narbonne ()
Correct as of 26 June 2020
Coaching career
YearsTeam
2004–2012 Nottingham
2007–2009 Nottingham (CEO)
2012–2014 London Irish (Forwards coach)
2015 London Irish
2015–2016 London Irish (Head of Rugby)
2016–2017 Canterbury
2017–2019 Highlanders (assistant)
2019–2020 Scarlets (assistant)
2020–2021 Scarlets
Correct as of 9 May 2021

Glenn Delaney (born 16 November 1973) is a New Zealand professional rugby union football coach. He was recently the head coach of the Pro14 side Scarlets. [1] He had previously been assistant coach to Brad Mooar at the Scarlets [2] Previously he had been head coach of Nottingham, London Irish and Canterbury. [3] Delaney also had a professional rugby career, playing rugby in Japan and for London Irish and Narbonne. [4]

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References

  1. "Scarlets: Glenn Delaney promoted to head coach role". BBC Sport. 6 February 2020. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
  2. "Glenn Delaney: New Zealander named as Scarlets defence coach". BBC Sport. 21 May 2019. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
  3. "Glenn Delaney". Linkedin. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
  4. "Glenn Delaney". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 26 June 2020.