Ioan Cunningham

Welsh rugby union player and coach

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Ioan Cunningham is a Welsh rugby union coach. He was appointed as head coach of the Wales women's national rugby union team in 2021. He has committed up to the 2025 Rugby World Cup.

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WRU begins search for new Wales women head coach The Welsh Rugby Union officially begins its search for the next Wales women head coach following Ioan Cunningham's departure. BBC Sport - Published on November 26, 2024
Wales problems go 'much higher up the chain' than Cunningham Ex-Wales back row Sioned Harries says the problems with the national women's team run far deeper than just blaming former head coach Ioan Cunningham. BBC Sport - Published on November 12, 2024
Wales coach Cunningham quits after turbulent 2024 Ioan Cunningham has left his role as Wales women head coach after a troubled year on and off the pitch. BBC Sport - Published on November 8, 2024

Wales need to 'dust off' heavy Wallaroos defeat Head coach Ioan Cunningham says Wales must quickly put a chastening 37-5 defeat to Australia behind them as they prepare to face Italy next in WXV2. BBC Sport - Published on September 28, 2024
Cunningham tells Wales to 'ignore score' after Scotland defeat Head coach Ioan Cunningham stresses Wales are “going through a process” following Friday’s heavy defeat against Scotland. BBC Sport - Published on September 7, 2024
Contract talks had no impact on Wales selection - Cunningham Head coach Ioan Cunningham says ongoing contract talks have had no bearing on his selection for Wales' friendly against Scotland. BBC Sport - Published on September 5, 2024

'One big push' for Wales at end of long season Wales head coach Ioan Cunningham says his side are "excited for one big push at the end of a long season" as they prepare to take on Spain. BBC Sport - Published on June 28, 2024
Wales to host Spain in WXV play-off Ioan Cunningham's side will welcome the Rugby Europe Women’s Championship winners to Cardiff in June. BBC Sport - Published on May 10, 2024
Wales will never give up - Cunningham After an emotionally exhausting Women's Six Nations campaign, Wales head coach Ioan Cunningham praises the resilience of his side. BBC Sport - Published on April 27, 2024
Wales still have L plates as professionals - Cunningham Head coach Ioan Cunningham says Wales still have "L plates" on when it comes to professionalism. BBC Sport - Published on April 21, 2024

Richards to make Wales debut as big names dropped Head coach Ioan Cunningham makes seven changes as Wales seek their first win of this year's Women's Six Nations at home to France on Sunday. BBC Sport - Published on April 19, 2024
Wales 'have to believe' they can do job in Ireland Head coach Ioan Cunningham says Wales "have got to believe" they can do a job in Ireland as they look to get their Women’s Six Nations campaign back on track. BBC Sport - Published on April 12, 2024
Wales seek composure in Ireland after England loss Head coach Ioan Cunningham says composure is key for Wales as they look ahead to a Women's Six Nations trip to Ireland. BBC Sport - Published on April 1, 2024	Cunningham has no regrets after Wales defeat Head coach Ioan Cunningham says he has no regrets after Wales' narrow Six Nations defeat to Scotland. BBC Sport - Published on March 23, 2024
Hesketh to make Wales debut in Six Nations opener Wales head coach Ioan Cunningham names his matchday squad for their opening Women's Six Nations game against Scotland. BBC Sport - Published on March 21, 2024	Wales hope to inspire in Women's Six Nations Head coach Ioan Cunningham hopes Wales can "inspire the nation" with success in this year's Women's Six Nations. BBC Sport - Published on March 13, 2024
Bristol's Hesketh included in Wales training squad Head coach Ioan Cunningham names his 47-player squad for a pre-Six Nations training camp. BBC Sport - Published on February 12, 2024	Wales ready to challenge world's best at WXV Wales head coach Ioan Cunningham says his side are relishing the challenge of taking on the world's top teams at WXV1. BBC Sport - Published on October 11, 2023
Wales make seven changes to face France Wales head coach Ioan Cunningham has made seven changes for Sunday's Six Nations game against France in Grenoble. BBC Sport - Published on April 21, 2023	Cunningham fears Wales will be 'left behind again' Wales head coach Ioan Cunningham admits he is worried his newly-professional side will be 'left behind again'. BBC Sport - Published on April 20, 2023
Harries returns for Wales trip to Scotland Wales head coach Ioan Cunningham has made one personnel and one positional switch for Saturday's second Six Nations game in Scotland. BBC Sport - Published on March 30, 2023