Carmarthen Quins are delighted to announce the club’s senior coaching and performance team for the 2026/27 season as preparations continue for another exciting campaign.
Director of Rugby Steff Thomas welcomes Ian Gardner to the Head of Performance role, driving standards across all aspects of the club’s performance environment.
On the field, Tom Phillips has been appointed Head Coach and will lead the senior squad throughout the season. He will be supported by Performance Coaches Rhodri Jones and Josh Helps, who will work closely with the players to deliver high-quality coaching and continued development across the squad.
The club’s physical preparation will be led by Stef Sankala, who joins the coaching group as Head of Physical Performance, ensuring players are equipped to meet the demands of the modern game.
Completing the performance team is Robyn Rees, who has been appointed Head of Medical and will oversee player welfare, injury management, and rehabilitation throughout the season.
The appointments bring together a blend of experience, expertise and ambition as Carmarthen Quins continue to build a high-performance environment both on and off the field.
Director of Rugby Steff Thomas said:
“We’re excited to bring together a coaching and performance team that shares a clear vision for where we want to take Carmarthen Quins. Each individual brings their own strengths and expertise, and together they’ll provide an environment that challenges and supports our players to reach their potential.
“We’re looking forward to getting to work and representing our members, supporters and community with pride throughout the 2026/27 season.”
Everyone at Carmarthen Quins wishes Steff, Ian, Tom, Rhod, Josh, Stef and Robyn every success as they begin preparations for the new season.
