https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/brettdeacon/Recent content in brettdeacon on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 21 Apr 2026 11:46:28 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/chris-boyd-details-gloucester-rugbys-strategic-coaching-overhaul/Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:46:28 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/chris-boyd-details-gloucester-rugbys-strategic-coaching-overhaul/Gloucester Rugby’s newly appointed Technical Director, Chris Boyd, has shed light on the club’s recent coaching staff changes aimed at bolstering team performance ahead of the 2026/27 season. Incoming forwards coach Brett Deacon arrives from Leicester Tigers, bringing valuable Premiership Rugby expertise to the Cherry and Whites following the departure of scrum coach Trevor Woodman, who is set to join Connacht at the end of the season. Joel Tomkins, a dual-code international, takes over as defence coach from Dom Waldouck, who will transition into the vital role of Head of Player Development.https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/gloucester-rugby-appoint-brett-deacon-as-new-forwards-coach-to-replace-trevor-woodman/Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:01:00 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/gloucester-rugby-appoint-brett-deacon-as-new-forwards-coach-to-replace-trevor-woodman/Gloucester Rugby have announced that Brett Deacon, a former player, will return to Kingsholm as the club’s new forwards coach starting next season. Deacon moves from Leicester Tigers, staying within the Gallagher Premiership, and will take on a broader coaching role than his predecessor. Trevor Woodman, who made 140 appearances for Gloucester and earned 22 England caps—including as part of the 2003 Rugby World Cup-winning squad—will leave his assistant coaching role this summer to join Connacht Rugby in the United Rugby Championship.