Martin Gleeson has been named backs and attack coach at Bath Rugby.
Bath Rugby’s new backs and attack coach Martin Gleeson, right, with the club’s head of rugby Johann van Graan | Photo © Bath Rugby
Wigan-born Gleeson, 45, joined the Blue, Black & White on Monday 6th October, having most recently been assistant coach at Warrington Wolves in rugby league’s Betfred Super League.
As a centre, Gleeson played for a host of rugby league clubs including the Wolves, Wigan Warriors, Salford City Reds, St Helens and Huddersfield Giants. He also represented Great Britain and England.
He has coached in rugby union with Wasps and, under Eddie Jones, the England senior men’s team.
Bath said farewell to their previous backs and attack coach Lee Blackett after their Gallagher PREM victory at Harlequins on Friday 26th September. Blackett left the Blue, Black & White to join the England coaching set-up.
Johann van Graan, Bath’s head of rugby, said: “We’re excited that Martin has joined our journey and we’re looking forward to what he’ll add to this team of ours.”
Gleeson said: “What’s not to get excited about? I’ve been watching with a keen eye the team that Johann has put together and the journey they have been on over these last couple of years.
“There are a lot of people here that I already know so that was a big factor behind me coming here and I’m really looking forward to building on what Lee has put in place.”
