Wales have confirmed Matt Sherratt as their new attack coach while full-back Liam Williams has been given another shot at making it to the coveted 100-cap milestone.
Sherratt has followed Danny Wilson in becoming the second assistant to join Steve Tandy’s Wales set-up. He moves from Cardiff where he has been head coach.
Sherratt took charge of Wales on an interim basis for the last three games of this year’s Six Nations and the summer tour of Japan – a trip on which he helped bring to an end the country’s record run of 18 consecutive Test losses.
He is well liked by Wales’ players.
But as when Wilson left Harlequins earlier this month, his move leaves Welsh club side Cardiff in trouble with the new domestic season beginning this weekend.
The timing for both teams couldn’t be worse.
Matt Sherratt has now joined Wales on a permanent basis as attack coach moving forward
Liam Williams, who has 93 Wales caps, has signed for Newcastle Red Bulls as his latest club
‘This was obviously a difficult decision to make as Cardiff is genuinely a club that means a huge amount to me and my family and it’s also one that’s heading in the right direction,’ Sherratt said.
‘However, opportunities in the international game do not come around often and the chance to test myself at the highest level, while returning to a more hands on role, is something I could not turn down.
‘I’m excited to team up with Steve and Danny for Wales and am looking forward to getting started on preparations for the autumn.’
Cardiff’s remaining coach staff made up of Corniel van Zyl, Gethin Jenkins, Jonny Goodridge and Scott Andrews will step up to lead Wales’ capital club.
Wales will begin their first campaign under Tandy against Argentina on November 9.
‘It’s great to welcome Matt to the coaching team. He obviously has experience from leading the squad on an interim basis for five games earlier this year and did a great job to get that result in Japan on a short turnaround after a long season,’ Tandy said.
‘Matt is an excellent coach. I think his philosophy and approach is a great fit for our playing group and I’m excited for us to start working together.’
Experienced back Williams, meanwhile, has joined Newcastle Red Bulls.
Sherratt joins the Wales set-up headed up by the country’s new coach Steve Tandy (centre)
The 34-year-old has 93 Wales caps to his name. Should he play regularly for Newcastle, he is likely to be given the chance to reach a century under Tandy in the upcoming international campaigns.
Williams has not played a competitive match since suffering a knee injury in Wales’ defeat by France in their Six Nations opener in January.
He had been without a club since leaving Saracens at the end of last season but has stayed fit by training with Cardiff through the summer.
‘It’s a good opportunity to experience something new and I can’t wait to get started,’ Williams said of his Newcastle move.
‘It’s an exciting time to be joining Newcastle with Red Bull taking over the club and everything they’re able to bring to the sport.
‘I came up to speak to Steve Diamond, to see the set-up and hear his plans for how it is all going to evolve and I’m just keen to get into it.
‘I want to challenge myself and hopefully I’m able to add a bit of experience to the squad and help some of the younger guys to maximise their ability.’
England centre Megan Jones has been nominated for World Rugby’s women’s 15’s player of the year award.
Jones has started 11 of England’s 12 matches in 2025 and has been a key player in the Red Roses’ run to Saturday’s World Cup final where they will face Canada at a sold-out Twickenham.
Megan Jones has been nominated for World Rugby’s women’s player of the year award
