Southend RFC

Director of Rugby Josh Ward has confirmed his staff for the upcoming 2019/20 campaign. The club begins its 150 years anniversary celebrations this season, which will run into the 2020/21 season.

Sid Hoult will continue to take charge of the seniors defence and skills whilst Mark Sexton will oversee the squads backs and attack. Up front Nigel Archer will be taking care of the pack with the support of Andrew McClintock as set piece specialist. Warren Lewis will continue in his role as assistant coach and Priors Manager, Mike Hatter will be taking charge of the squads strength and conditioning whilst In the medical department Karen Lawrence’s team is made up by Becky Daisley (Senior sports therapist), Amy Smith (sports therapist) and Jon Hicks (of Backworks) providing chiropractic services.

Speaking about his staff, Ward said “I’m really pleased we’re unchanged going into the new campaign. We’ve got some brilliant coaches at different points of their coaching journey full of energy and desire to achieve at our club. For me I’ve always emphasised success comes from keeping good people together and motivated. The fact that there are near on no departures from both the playing squad and staff suggests everyone is excited to be part of our project”