Wales’ troubled men’s rugby team finally has a new coach, with Steve Tandy hired through the 2027 World Cup. The appointment was announced on Monday, with the Wales-born Tandy having just completed a southern hemisphere tour with Scotland as part of its coaching staff.

That was the verdict from Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) chief executive Abi Tierney after installing Steve Tandy as the men's head coach. Tandy has returned to Wales after a seven-year absence following coaching stints in Australia and Scotland.

Steve Tandy has been appointed to lead Wales to the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, the Wales Rugby Union (WRU) said on Monday, tasked with revitalising a side who sunk to a record low in the world rankings this month.