Simon Little – Head Coach

Simon will be taking on the role for the New Season having spent the last 3 seasons as an assistant. Prior to that Coaching through under 7 to under 18 finishing in Herts Middx 1 and working with a number of players who gained herts recognition and have now graduated into the 1st team. Simon was in the original group of Datchworth mini’s back in the 70’s and played for the club as did his dad Ian (crow).

Nick Lloyd – Forwards Coach

We are delighted to welcome Nick to the club as the new Forwards coach. Nick has enjoyed a career in the sport that saw him represent Rotherham, Saracens, England Saxons and feature for England against the Barbarians. He then held Director of Rugby positions at Akeley Wood School and Hertford Rugby Club and latterly has been a junior coach at Harpenden RFC. Nick comes in to take responsibility for Scrum, Lineout and bring experience of the game at the elite level of the sport.

Pat Falvey – Strength and Conditioning and Defence

We have benefitted from pats expertise and enthusiasm and are very happy that he is continuing with the club and will be adding responsibility for our defence for the coming season. Pat has a deep love for the game and long association having started playing at 11 and going on to Herts from U15’s to U21’s. He played 1st XV for Oaklands College. After a career ending injury he has dedicated himself to Strength and Conditioning, Injury rehabilitation and Defence coaching. Working with Oaklands College Rugby team, Individuals, and now Datchworth RFC. Pat holds a BSc Honours Degree in Sports Studies and Exercise Sciences and is currently studying for another degree in Physiotherapy.