Rhian Wilkinson

Canadian soccer coach and former player

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Rhian Emilie Wilkinson is a Canadian professional soccer coach and former player, who currently coaches the Wales women's national team. She was previously the head coach of Portland Thorns of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), where she led the team to the 2022 NWSL Championship.

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Wales boss Wilkinson wants 'best of best' at Euro 2025 Wales boss Rhian Wilkinson says her side want to play "the best of the best" as they prepare for a first major tournament appearance. BBC Sport - Published 6 days ago
Wales focused on reaching Euros before Nations League - Wilkinson Rhian Wilkinson says her immediate focus remains firmly on qualifying for Euro 2025 after Wales discovered their next Nations League opponents. BBC Sport - Published on November 7, 2024
Record scorer Fishlock 'a Wales icon' - Wilkinson Wales boss Rhian Wilkinson says “unbelievable" Jess Fishlock is an “icon” of Welsh sport. BBC Sport - Published on July 13, 2024

'No excuses' as Wales aim for top spot in Euro bid Wales boss Rhian Wilkinson says there can be “no excuses,” as her side bid to win their European Championships qualifying group and reach a first major finals. BBC Sport - Published on July 11, 2024
Wales call-up five uncapped players for Euro qualifiers Wales boss Rhian Wilkinson names five uncapped players in her squad for their final group games in European Championship qualifying. BBC Sport - Published on June 28, 2024
'There's no blame, I'm asking Wales to play on the edge' Wales manager Rhian Wilkinson backs the way she is asking her team to play after they drop their first points of Euro 2025 qualifying in Friday's 1-1 draw with Ukraine. BBC Sport - Published on June 1, 2024

Wales prepare for Ukraine double-header Wales boss Rhian Wilkinson says her side should expect to face a “strong team,” that are “suffering a lot,” as they prepare for a Euro qualifying double-header against Ukraine. BBC Sport - Published on May 30, 2024
Wilkinson in no rush to name new Wales captain Wales boss Rhian Wilkinson says she is in no rush to name a successor to captain Sophie Ingle after naming her squad to face Ukraine in Euro qualifying. BBC Sport - Published on May 22, 2024
Meet Rhian Wilkinson - the Wales boss who rubs shoulders with Crouch & Henry BBC Radio Wales Sport gets to know Wales manager Rhian Wilkinson, who shares her coaching experiences with Peter Crouch and Thierry Henry. BBC Sport - Published on May 17, 2024
Wales manager Wilkinson 'proud' after dream start Wales boss Rhian Wilkinson insists there is still room for improvement from her side despite their 4-0 win over Croatia. BBC Sport - Published on April 5, 2024

Women's Euros 2025 qualifying: Wales 4-0 Croatia - highlights Highlights from Wrexham as Wales begin their Euro 2025 qualifying campaign with an impressive 4-0 win over Croatia in Rhian Wilkinson’s first game in charge. BBC Sport - Published on April 5, 2024
Wales beat Croatia in Wilkinson's first game Highlights from Wrexham as Wales begin their Euro 2025 qualifying campaign with an impressive 4-0 win over Croatia in Rhian Wilkinson’s first game in charge. BBC Sport - Published on April 5, 2024
Wilkinson targets history in 'perfect' Wales role Rhian Wilkinson is preparing her side to face Croatia and Kosovo in what will be her first camp as Wales boss. BBC Sport - Published on April 3, 2024	Wales boss Wilkinson lauds 'iconic' Fishlock New Wales boss Rhian Wilkinson lauds Jess Fishlock after naming her 26-player squad for the opening Euro 2025 qualifiers against Croatia and Kosovo. BBC Sport - Published on March 28, 2024
Wilkinson hopes to win Wales players' trust Wales women's new head coach Rhian Wilkinson says she hopes the players will allow her to earn their trust. BBC Sport - Published on February 29, 2024	Wilkinson looking to move on from Portland 'trauma' Wales women's new manager Rhian Wilkinson is looking to "get going again" after the "trauma" of her departure from Portland Thorns. BBC Sport - Published on February 27, 2024
Canadian Wilkinson named new Wales manager Wales appoint former Canada international Rhian Wilkinson as their new manager on a three-year deal. BBC Sport - Published on February 26, 2024	Portland coach resigns after investigation Rhian Wilkinson resigns as head coach of NWSL champions the Portland Thorns despite being cleared after an investigation into her conduct. BBC Sport - Published on December 2, 2022