Warren Abrahams, former Wales coach, dies at 43: Mourning in rugby.

The rugby world mourns the loss of Warren Abrahams, former head coach of the Wales women’s team, who passed away at the age of 43. Abrahams, who led Wales from November 2020 to July 2021, died in Kenya, where he was coaching the Belgium women’s rugby sevens team.

Belgian rugby mourns the sudden loss of BelSevens coach, Warren Abrahams. Warren was in Kenya with the Belgium women’s rugby sevens team for the Safari 7’s tournament when he passed away.

Statement from Rugby Belgium

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) expressed its condolences via the X platform.

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Warren Abrahams from everyone at Welsh rugby.

Welsh Rugby Union (WRU)

The Harlequins team also issued a statement lamenting the loss.

Everyone at Harlequins is deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of former Academy Coach, Warren Abrahams. Warren had a lasting impact on the club during his time at the academy from 2011 to 2019. His passion, leadership, and commitment to player development were felt not only at Harlequins, but across the rugby world during his distinguished career.

Harlequins

Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Warren’s family, friends, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.