Launceston RC

Launceston Rugby Club Welcomes Steve Perry and Will James to New Coaching Roles 🤝

Launceston is proud to announce the appointment of Steve Perry as Head Coach, alongside the addition of Will James as Forwards Coach, bringing a wealth of knowledge, experience, and proven pedigree to the club.

Steve Perry, a standout figure with vast coaching experience and a proven record of pedigree following his playing career as an Ex Cornish All Black, steps into the Head Coach role ready to lead Launceston forward with ambition, professionalism, and a winning mindset.

Joining him is Will James, a respected rugby professional and ex Welsh International, whose expertise and leadership will be invaluable as he takes responsibility as Forwards Coach. With a strong understanding of high-performance environments and the technical demands of modern forward play, Will, will work closely with the squad to build dominance in the contact area and set the standard across the pack.

Steve will be responsible for the overall team direction, culture, and performance, with Will providing specialized guidance to strengthen the team’s foundations from the scrum, lineout, and breakdown through to phases and execution under pressure.

Both coaches are welcomed to Launceston as the club looks to build for the future—on and off the field—through hard work, clarity of purpose, and a relentless drive to improve.
The new coaches will be working with all the coaches at the club to improve coaching through the whole club.

Launceston is excited for what this coaching partnership will deliver. 🖤