London Wasps confirm the release of their head coach Shaun Edwards – Rugby News
Adam Park based English Professional Rugby Union outfit, London Wasp, has confirmed the release of the club’s head coach, Shaun Edwards. Club officials made this announcement in a statement
released on their website on Wednesday, November 2.
Officials announced that a mutual agreement has been reached between both the club and Edwards regarding his premature release from his current contract. The club has cited the presence of
other opportunities as the main reason for Edwards’ early departure from the club.
According to different reports, Edwards' release is linked with his possible role with England’s national Rugby Union side.
London Wasps Chief Executive Office, Chris Thomas, has praised Edwards' services for the club over the years. He said, “I want to take this opportunity on behalf of the club to thank Shaun
for everything he has done for Wasps over the past ten years and wish him the best of luck in the next stage of his career.”
Thomas termed the decision to let Edwards go from club in the best interest of both parties. He expressed his satisfaction on the new coaching structure deployed at the club and progress on
it.
London Wasps Director, Lawrence Dallaglio, has termed Shaun Edwards as one of the most respected coaches in Rugby Union. He added that both club management and most importantly Edwards himself
felt the need to move on with his career. He praised Edwards' role and performance in Wales supporting coaching duties during the 2011 Rugby World Cup (RWC).
Both Thomas and Dallaglio have expressed their best wishes to Edwards for his future endeavors on behalf of the club management, players and fans.
The 45-year-old Edwards is a former English professional Rugby League player. He started his career with Rugby League outfit, Wigan taking his retirement from the game in 2000. He made 584
appearances during his playing career.
Wigan born Edwards started his coaching career with London Wasps in 2001. During his stay at the club, he helped the club to win four English Premiership seasons, an Anglo-Welsh Cup, two Heineken
Cups, and a Parker Pen titles.
Edwards joined Wales supporting staff set up as assistant coach in 2008.
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