Dai Young signs contract extension with Wasps

Wasps have announced that director of rugby Dai Young has signed a long-term extension to his contract.

Young joined the club ahead of the 2011/12 season, and has since overseen a period of tremendous progress both on and off the field.

This included managing the playing squad and backroom team’s transition from Acton and Adams Park to Coventry’s Ricoh Arena, where Wasps are now firmly established as part of the Warwickshire rugby landscape.

Chief Executive Nick Eastwood said: 

“This is a massively important announcement regarding the long-term future of the club. Dai is one of world rugby’s most respected figures and I am delighted that he will be staying with us. 

“Dai is at the centre of everything that is happening at Wasps, he is integral to Wasps’ current performance level and future development. You never get anything less than 100 per cent commitment and honesty from him, and he holds a tremendous amount of respect among the players, back-room staff and fans. 

“We have improved each season since he took over. He has been an absolute rock for us, and with the club now in a strong position, I believe we will see the squad he has built continue to flourish in the coming years.”

Under Young, Wasps have climbed the Premiership table, progressing year-on-year from eleventh to the top-place finish and eventual runners-up spot achieved last May. In addition, Wasps have qualified for the European Champions Cup quarter-finals in each of the last three seasons.