Jonathan Humphreys


Jonathan Matthews Humphreys is a Welsh rugby union coach and former player who is currently an assistant coach for the Wales national team. As a player, he played as a hooker for Cardiff and Bath. He earned 35 caps for Wales at international level, captaining them on 19 occasions.

Rugby union career

Playing career

Amateur career

Humphreys played for Kenfig Hill RFC and Cardiff as a Hooker.

Professional career

Humphreys went on to become a leading figure and terrace favourite at Cardiff when rugby union became openly professional in 1995. In 2001–02, he had a short stint as a National Development Officer with the Sports Council for Wales. However, in 2002, he signed for Bath. He was with the club for three years.

International career

Humphreys was in the Wales squad during the 1995 Rugby World Cup and 1999 Rugby World Cup. He captained the Welsh side.

Coaching career

Ospreys

He was forwards coach at the Ospreys from 2006 to 2009.

Scotland

From June 2013 to May 2017, Humphreys has been the forwards coach for the Scotland national side.

Glasgow Warriors

In October 2016, it was announced that Humphreys would be a new assistant coach for Glasgow Warriors from May 2017.

Wales

On 19 December 2018, it was announced that Humphreys would be the new forwards coach for Wales.