Canterbury Rugby Club has announced the appointment of its first Director of Rugby. Taff Gwilliam, a former Head Coach of the Medway club and currently Director of Rugby of the Kent County representative teams, will join the National 2 East club on July 1st. 

“Taff’s appointment will take the club in a new, focused direction as he guides rugby strategy and our community rugby commitment, “said Canterbury chairman Giles Hilton.

“It gives Head Coach Matt Corker the freedom to concentrate on the playing and coaching side and he and Taff will work in close cooperation. “

“I am looking forward to the challenge of taking the club to the next level” said Taff Gwilliam.

“I have been taking a break from rugby  but Giles made a compelling argument for me to return. Canterbury are one of Kent’s top clubs with good coaches and players.”

“They have excellent sponsors and supporters and to be involved in growing such a club was too good an opportunity to turn down.”

Welcoming the new appointment Head Coach Matt Corker said: “It’s great that Taff will be involved, bringing his wealth of knowledge to the club.”

“My focus is on giving all players throughout the club the best rugby experience possible and Taff’s appointment is going to help us take a strategic approach to this goal whilst deepening our links with the Kent rugby landscape.”

“The new Director of Rugby comes with a strong record of success at both club and county levels. During his time with Medway he led them to several promotions and his involvement with Kent included three National County Championship finals at both senior and Under 20 levels.”