DAI Young will return to Cardiff Blues as interim director of rugby following head coach John Mulvihill leaving the Welsh region. The Australian took charge ahead of the 2018- 19 season but departs as he approaches the final months of his three-year contract.
Young guided Cardiff Blues through their most successful period in the regional era. He was director of rugby between 2003 and 2011, winning the EDF Cup and Amlin Challenge Cup, and coming within a penalty shootout of a Heineken Cup final, before joining Wasps in 2011.
Young spent nine years at Wasps and took them to three consecutive Premiership play-offs, including the 2017 final before leaving in February 2020. The 53-year-old will officially start with Blues on Monday as an interim appointment, with a view to agreeing a long-term deal in the weeks ahead. “I am really excited for the opportunity to return to Cardiff Blues,” said Young. “This is a club I know very well and am passionate about. I have a huge affinity with the area and many fond memories at the Arms Park.