Murphy joins Wales as Six Nations defence coach

Dan Murphy's senior playing career ended at Gloucester in 2016

Women's Six Nations: Scotland v Wales

Venue: The Hive Stadium, Edinburgh Date: Saturday, 22 March Kick-off: 16:45 GMT

Coverage: Watch live on BBC One Wales, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport online and listen on BBC Radio Wales and BBC Radio Cymru

Wales have named former Gloucester, Harlequins and London Irish prop Dan Murphy as defence coach for the 2025 Women's Six Nations.

Murphy arrives from his role as Gloucester-Hartpury scrum coach, having previously worked with Wales women's under-20s side.

He helped new Wales coach Sean Lynn's stint as Gloucester-Hartpury boss end with a successful defence of their Professional Women's Rugby title last weekend.

Murphy said: "The opportunity to coach Test match rugby and to work alongside Sean was too good to turn down.

"I know what a passionate Welshman he is and how excited he is to be the Wales head coach, and to be a part of his and the team's journey and to experience a Six Nations campaign is something I am relishing.

"We have enjoyed real success at Gloucester-Hartpury and knowing the Welsh internationals we have at the club will give us a head start.

"But that success has always been down to the players and how hard they are willing to work for the team and each other."

Lynn said: "Dan is somebody I know well and have worked with at Gloucester-Hartpury. He has been a key part of our success and has a reputation for working hard and demanding the same from the players.

"His background as a professional player helps drive standards and he has a team and players first approach."

Wales' campaign begins against Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday (16:45 GMT).