WALES
Head CoachSteve Tandy
Steve Tandy is the head coach of Wales, appointed in 2025 after building his reputation as the defence coach of Scotland and the British & Irish Lions.
Tenure record
as of 18 Jul 2026By competition
Int. Friendly Games 5P · 2W · 0D · 3L
Six Nations 5P · 1W · 0D · 4L
Nations Championship 3P · 1W · 0D · 2L
Steve Tandy has overseen 13 completed Wales matches in our database since November 2025 — 4 won, 0 drawn, 9 lost. That is a 30.8% win rate, with 261 points scored and 505 conceded.
Records are computed from the WeTalkRugby match database and cover matches we hold data for within this tenure. They are not an official all-time record.
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Coaching career
- 2012-2018 Ospreys Head Coach
- 2019-2025 Scotland Defence Coach
- 2025- Wales Head Coach
Honours
- 2012 Pro12 (Ospreys)
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About Steve Tandy
Steve Tandy is the head coach of Wales, appointed in July 2025 as successor to Warren Gatland and confirmed as the standout candidate by the WRU. He took charge from the start of the 2025–26 season.
Born in Tonmawr in January 1980, he was an openside flanker for Neath and then the Ospreys, making 102 regional appearances. He was never capped by Wales, which he has described as his one regret as a player.
From Ospreys to Edinburgh and back
He moved into coaching young, becoming Ospreys head coach in 2012 at 32 and winning the Pro12 in his first season. He left in 2018, spent a season with the Waratahs, then became Scotland’s defence coach under Gregor Townsend in 2019 — the role that rebuilt his reputation. Scotland’s defensive numbers improved sharply under him, and he was defence coach for the British & Irish Lions on the 2021 tour of South Africa.
The job
He inherits a Wales side at its lowest ebb in the professional era, coming off a record run of Test defeats and a bottom-place Six Nations finish. His brief is a rebuild rather than a quick fix, and his defensive specialism is expected to be the first thing to change. His first Six Nations in charge was in 2026.
Frequently asked
Who is the head coach of Wales?
Steve Tandy is the head coach of Wales.
When did Steve Tandy take charge?
Steve Tandy took over at Wales in September 2025, around 1 years ago.
What is Steve Tandy's record?
From 13 matches in our database: 4 wins, 0 draws and 9 defeats — a 30.8% win rate.
What nationality is Steve Tandy?
Steve Tandy is Welsh.
How old is Steve Tandy?
Steve Tandy is 46 years old.
What has Steve Tandy won?
Honours include: Pro12 (Ospreys) (2012).
