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

The rugby world is in mourning following the death of Warren Abrahams, former head coach of the Wales women’s national team. Abrahams, who led the Welsh team from November 2020 to July 2021, was 43 years old. The news was confirmed while Abrahams was in Kenya, where he is currently coaching the Belgium women’s sevens team.

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

Statement from Rugby Belgium

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) expressed its condolences through its social media. The Harlequins club, a Premiership Rugby team, also issued a statement lamenting the loss of Abrahams, who was a coach at the club’s academy.

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 throughout the rugby world during his distinguished career.

Harlequins Statement

Our deepest condolences to Warren’s family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.