Warren Abrahams, the former head coach of Wales Women’s team, has sadly passed away at the age of 43.

Abrahams was coaching the Belgium national women’s sevens team during a tournament in Nairobi, Kenya, when he suddenly died.

The Belgium Rugby Federation announced the tragic news, expressing mourning over the sudden death of Warren Abrahams, who was the head coach of the BelSevens team.

According to reports, all necessary support measures have been provided to the players and staff, with the team already back in Belgium receiving psychological assistance to cope with the situation.

The cause of his passing has not been disclosed.

Originally from the Western Cape in South Africa, Abrahams started his rugby career playing for Durbanville‐Bellville and Stellenbosch University before transitioning into coaching.

During his professional journey, the 43-year-old coached various teams, including Wales Women, USA sevens, England Sevens men’s team, and the Harlequins academy.

Harlequins, his former club, paid tribute to Abrahams on social media, expressing deep shock and sadness over his sudden passing and highlighting his significant impact on the club and the broader rugby community.

After being appointed as the head coach of Wales Women in 2020, succeeding Rowland Phillips, Abrahams’ tenure lasted less than nine months. The team faced challenges and remained winless during the Six Nations amid the Coronavirus pandemic, leading to his departure from the WRU.

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