Paul Turner

Paul has been the Head Coach of Ampthill Rugby since 2011 taking them into the Championship, He is a Level 4 Coach and coached for 30 Years at all levels of the game. A former Welsh International player, Paul was player/coach between 1991-1998 at Newport RFC, Sale & Bedford. Once retired Paul worked in roles as assistant coach / skills at Saracens, Gloucester, Harlequins and Wasps becoming Head Coach of Newport Gwent Dragons in Magners Pro 14 for five seasons as was Pro 14 Coach of the Year in 2010. Paul has a huge wealth of experience and a unique view point on the game from all levels.

Topics covered: background and influences; coaching philosophy; over coming challenges both as a player and a coach; how those experiences developed Paul's character and the players; favourite coaching moments; advice to young players; opinion on academies; Paul's future goals.