New Bath Rugby Coaching Line-Up Unveiled

Bath Rugby's current coaching team of Mike Ford, Toby Booth and Neal Hatley have all extended their contracts.

The trio who led the team to the Amlin Challenge Cup Final and fifth-placed Aviva Premiership finish, have all signed a year’s extension on their current contracts, seeing them stay at the Club until at least the end of the 2015/16 season.

Ford, Booth and Hatley will be joined next season by former Newport Gwent Dragons Head Coach Darren Edwards has joined as a First Team Coach, focusing on the Club’s individual skills programme.

During his 12 year playing career, Edwards played predominantly for London Welsh and London Irish. He was renowned for his attacking style of play and this is something he has focused on through his coaching career.

“I can’t wait to get started at Bath,” said Edwards. “They have a fantastic and dynamic young squad, who have masses of potential to build on. It’s a really exciting time to be joining the Club, and I’m looking forward to helping them reach the ambitions they have over the coming seasons.”

Head Coach Ford commented: “We’re thrilled Darren has agreed to join us. He’s got a wealth of experience on both the playing and coaching side, and will add another dimension to our coaching team.

“We made huge progress as a squad last season, but only really scratched the surface of what this group of players can do. Toby, Neal and I are all very excited to continue shaping the future of this great Club."