RICHARD HODGES - BLUES COMMUNITY & COACH DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Richard Hodges joined the Cardiff Blues region in December 2004. Previously with the Rugby League and the Welsh Women’s RU, he is responsible for all the development officers in the region

MATTHEW SILVA - VALE OF GLAMORGAN
Contact: masilva@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk            Tel: 07725 200634

Matthew Silva joined the Blues region as the WRU development officer for the Vale of Glamorgan in October 2005. An ex Cardiff player and current coach of Llantwit Major RFC, Matthew will work with the U8-U19 age groups within the schools and clubs within the Vale.
Clubs: Barry, Cowbridge, Dinas Powys, Llantwit Major, Old Penarthians, Penarth, Sully

CHRIS OWER - CARDIFF
Contact: COwer@cardiff.gov.uk                             Tel: 07976 056154

Chris moved from the position of WRU Powys Development Officer to the same position within Cardiff in September 2005. Chris is the current assistant coach of Glamorgan Wanderers RFC and will work with the U8-U19 age groups within the schools and clubs in the East side of Cardiff.

Clubs: Fairwater, Llandaff, Llandaff North, Glamorgan Wanderers, Canton, CIACS, Taffs Well, Cardiff Quins, CRICC, Pentyrch

ADRIAN EVANS - RHONDDA CYNON TAFF
Contact: adrian.j.evans@rhondda-cynon-taff.gov.uk  Tel: 01685 885645

Adrian took over as Rhondda Cynon Taff development officer in October 2005. Previously he was head or rugby at Cardiff University and is a player coach at Llantwit Fadre RFC. An ex PTI in the army, Adrian will work with the U8-U19 age groups within his local authority.

Clubs: Abercwmboi, Abercynon, Aberdare, Hirwaun, Mountain Ash, Porth Harlequins, Tonyrefail, Treherbert, Treorchy, Wattstown, Ystrad Rhondda, Cwmbrian Welfare, Cilfynnyd, Gilfach Goch, Maerdy, Penygraig

DALE MCINTOSH - CYNON VALLEY
Contact: kathy@crownford.co.uk                           Tel: 07886 678995

‘The Chief’ covers the Cynon Valley area of the Blues region working closely with Adrian. Dale covers the U8-U19 age group in schools and clubs with Duane Goodfield assisting him in local primary schools. He is the current assistant coach of Pontypridd RFC and coaches the Blues North Under 16’s

Clubs Abercwmboi, Abercynon, Aberdare, Hirwaun, Mountain Ash

NIGEL WAY - MERTHYR
Contact: nigel.way@merthyr.gov.uk                       Tel: 01685725480

Nigel covers the Merthyr area looking after the U8-U19 age group. He is an ex Dragons development officer who has been in post for just over a two years working closely with the local schools and clubs within Merthyr.

Clubs Bedlinog, Cefncoed, Dowlais, Merthyr, Treharris, Ynysowen

CARL SCALES - POWYS
Contact: carl.scales@powys.gov.uk                     Tel: 01597 811139

Carl started working for the Cardiff Blues in November 2005. He had been running his own rugby coaching company in the Midlands. Based in Llanidloes he now works in with the U8-U19 age group within South Powys.

GARY KNOWLES - CARDIFF BLUES
Contact: gary.knowles@cardiffblues.com            Tel: 07866 370464

Gary has been the Senior Development Officer for the Blues since 2001. He oversees the clubs in the West of Cardiff and co-ordinates district rugby in the region for the 12 district U12-U14 teams. An ex Pontypool front row forward, Gary is the current manager of the Blues Clubs XV.

Clubs: Rhiwbina, Old Illtydians, Rumney, Llanishen, St Peter's, St Josephs, St Albans, St Mellons Saracens

NADINE GRIFFITHS - BLUES SOUTH Under 12
Contact: nadine.griffiths@cardiffblues.com        Tel: 07929 969429

Nadine left the Welsh Women’s RU to become the U8-U12 Blues development officer in Cardiff & Vale in September 2005. An ex international with 44 caps, Nadine is working with the primary schools and mini sections within clubs to ensure the players get an enjoyable experience as they begin their rugby careers.

Clubs Rhiwbina, Old Illtydians, Rumne, Llanishen, St Peters, St Josephs, St Albans, St Mellons Saracens, Fairwater, Llandaff, Llandaff North, Glamorgan Wanderers, Canton, CIACS, Taffs Well, Cardiff Quins, CRICC, Pentyrch, Barry RFC, Cowbridge RFC, Dinas Powys RFC, Llantwit Major RFC, Old Penarthians RFC, Penarth RFC, Sully RFC

MICKY SPILLANE -  BLUES NORTH Under 12
Contact: andrew.spillane@rhondda-cynon-taff.gov.uk        Tel: 07790317221

Micky Spillane was appointed the Blues North Under 12s Development Officer in September 2007. Mickey has worked extensively within the region in his previous role with the Army. Working on secondment alongside Matt Silva, Vale of Glamorgan D/O, Mickey has worked with Blues South Under 16s, girls rugby in the Vale and as a head coach at Sully Sports

Clubs: Abercwmboi, Abercynon, Aberdare, Aberfan, Brecon, Builth Wells, Cefn Coed, Dowlais, Gwernyfed, Hirwaun, Merthyr, Mountain Ash, Rhayader, Treharris, Trefyclawd, Beddau, Cambrian Welfare, Gilfach Goch, Glyncoch, Llanharan, Llantrisant, Llantwit Fadre, Maerdy, Penygraig, Pontyclun, Pontypridd, Porth Harlequins, Rhydyfelin, Taffs Well, Tonyrefail, Treherbert, Treorchy, Wattstown, Ynysybwl, Ystrad Rhondda