Nailsea & Backwell RFC

The Ravens are delighted to announce Chris Hurd will be joining their coaching setting up for the 2023/24 season. Chris joins Head Coach Tony Hill and Bristol Bears’ Yann Thomas to form an experienced team for the upcoming season.

Chris has had spells at Weston RFC, Castle Cary, Avonmouth, Gordano and a spell with Eddie Jones’ senior men's England team in a coach support role. He also comes with a wealth of experience from his years with the RFU as a Coach Mentor and Coach Developer.

On joining the Ravens Chris said, “I am excited to be part of Nailsea & Backwell RFC in a senior coaching role. I’ve always felt so welcome whenever I’ve been there in a coaching or work capacity. The chance to get back to just coaching and continuing to develop and hone my craft has been a big factor. This along with the group of players engaged in the culture that has been created by Tony and the continued growth of wanting to be better on and off the pitch was a motivating factor”.

Head coach Tony Hill is delighted to have got Chris to join the set up. “As soon as Hurdy became available I was straight on the phone. He has enormous experience and we share an approach to environment, culture and coaching which I think is going to be hugely valuable to our group.’ Hill added “We aren’t a club that ‘recruits’. Our philosophy as a club is about developing our players through our junior section to get to the best level we can. That’s why Hurdy is a great fit here. He has improved every player base he’s been involved with and I’m really excited about getting to work!”.