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Bargoed RFC Announce Coaching Group for Season 23-24

Bargoed RFC would like to announce the senior coaching group for season 23-24. 

Jack Condy who is currently coaching at Cross Keys and has previously coached at Penallta is Bargoed RFC’s new Head Coach for next season. 

Jack has also played for both Penallta and Cross Keys, and then moved into professional rugby with the Scarlets, before retiring due to injury. 

Jack is a WRU Level 3 qualified Coach who has just been invited on to the WRU Level 4 Coaching Programme. 

He has also has been involved in coaching the successful Dragons Under 18 Age Grade side that won the Regional Championship in season 21-22. 

Current coaches and ex players Gareth Richards, Anthony Lott and Lee Pearson will continue as Assistant Coaches. 

Lee Pearson moves into a new role and in addition to his S&C and skills responsibilities, he will also be responsible for player transition. He will focus on developing players through the club pathway, as Bargoed look to develop their Youth players into senior rugby with the Warriors and the 1st XV. 

Jeremy Rogers will continue as Director of Rugby and Brett Wakefield will also continue as 1st XV Team Manager. 

Chairman Neil Carter stated ‘We are pleased with the appointment of Jack as Head Coach. He is a young Coach with huge potential, and has already proven himself coaching in the Championship. However he will have plenty of experience around him to drive this team as we look for further success next season’ 

He also stated ‘It’s important to recognise the good work of outgoing coaches Mike Pugsley and Rhys Buckley who have done a great job with us in their time at the club’

Jack Condy stated ‘ It’s clear that Bargoed have ambitions to progress on and off the field so that definitely excites me especially with the current group of players at the club with so much experience.

There are some very talented youngsters coming through who will learn & develop over the next couple of years from the current group of senior players and I’m excited to be part of that process. 

Huge thanks to Crosskeys RFC who give me the opportunity to gain experience in the championship and to my home club Penallta RFC for the support in the move and would like to wish you all the best next season’