Warren Abrahams, Former Wales Coach, Dies at 43: Sadness in Rugby.

The rugby world mourns the loss of Warren Abrahams, former head coach of the Wales women’s national team, who passed away at the age of 43. Abrahams, who led Wales from November 2020 to July 2021, lost his life in Kenya, where he was training the Belgian 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 expressed its condolences via X:

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

Welsh Rugby Union

The Harlequins team also issued a statement lamenting Abrahams’ death:

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

Harlequins