
Hugh Gustafson, Rugby Performance Manager
Hugh manages and contributes to the strategic direction, leadership and oversight of performance rugby at Swansea University. Hugh delivers continued success in BUCS and Varsity competitions, whilst cultivating a high-performance rugby culture and environment. He ensures a clear and robust pathway into the professional game and to international rugby representation across both the men’s and women’s rugby performance programmes. Hugh is an Ospreys academy skills coach and head coach for Swansea University and Swansea RFC. He is a former front-rower who has played for Ospreys, Dragons and Wales Under-20s.
Assistant coaches:
- Joe Thomas, Attack / Backs Coach
Joe has gained valuable rugby experience through playing for Ospreys/Leicester tigers/dragons and has been part of the age grade coaching staff in the Ospreys.
- Lloyd Evans, Defence / Skills Coach
Lloyd has played for the Ospreys and gained Honors playing for Wales 7s. Lloyd has been involved in age grade coaching and Gen 7s Sports Academy.
- Chris Thomas, Strength & Conditioning Coach
Chris was a former rugby player for Swansea RFC and Llanelli RFC. He has been coaching for over four years for the likes of Swansea RFC, Ospreys age grade and Swansea Harriers.