Coaching Staff

Dan Bird

Dan Bird

Head Coach

Dan leads our coaching and support team and has been instrumental in growing the number of playing members at The Pythons. Since joining the club in 2015 he has implemented…

Roy Mackay

Roy Mackay

Assistant Coach
Alan Cawkwell-Brown

Alan Cawkwell-Brown

Pythons 2nd XV Team Manager & Social Secretary

Al’s years of rugby experience brings a fresh; inclusive approach to his coaching especially for the 2nd XV which has really gelled over the past 2 seasons. His ‘experience’ also…

Gus Dunlop

Gus Dunlop

Pythons 1st XV Team Manager & Fixture Secretary

Gus’s role in co-ordinating the club’s fixtures is at times a thankless task, but his extensive knowledge of clubs within our region ensures that all our teams get to cross…

Justin Ross

Justin Ross

Club Mental Health Ambassador
Mike Ruthen

Mike Ruthen

Club Captain 2020/2021 & Director of Rugby

Mike’s passion for his rugby club is always apparent and should you have any queries or questions for him about rugby matters at our club, he’ll always reply in full…

Pete Davies

Pete Davies

Strength & Conditioning (HG3fitness.com)
Mark Foster

Mark Foster

Pitchside Therapist
Jack Moxham

Jack Moxham

Assistant Pitchside Therapist