Paul John (rugby)

Paul John (born 25 January 1970 in Pontypridd) is a former Wales international rugby union player with 10 caps.[1] A scrum-half, he played his club rugby for Cardiff RFC & then Pontypridd RFC, where he was captain.

Started played for Llantwit Fardre Cardiff 1986/87 -1990/91 He won 10 Welsh caps, making his debut against Tonga in 1994. He retired as a player in 2005.


He retired as a player in 2005 and was, until 2010, Head Coach at Pontypridd.[2] He was Assistant Coach of the Club.[3] He was a successful Head Coach of the Wales Sevens team who won the 2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens. Appointed backs coach for Cardiff Blues January 2014

Paul was a teacher of Physical Education (P.E.) at Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive School, before becoming a full-time coach within the Wales National Academy setup.

References

  1. ↑ "Wales Player Archive". Welsh Rugby Union. Retrieved 29 March 2008.
  2. ↑ "John, Paul". Ponty.net. Retrieved 29 March 2008.
  3. ↑ http://www.ponty.net/coaching-role-reversal