Former Wales Women’s head coach, Warren Abrahams, has sadly passed away at the age of 43 while coaching the Belgium national women’s sevens team in Nairobi, Kenya.
The Belgium Rugby Federation announced the tragic news, expressing mourning over Abrahams’ sudden death and assuring that necessary support is being provided to the players and staff. The team has returned to Belgium and is receiving psychological assistance to cope with the situation.
The exact cause of Abrahams’ passing has not been disclosed. Originally from the Western Cape in South Africa, Abrahams had a rugby playing career before transitioning into coaching. He had coaching stints with various teams, including Wales Women, USA sevens, England Sevens men’s team, and the Harlequins academy.
His former club, Harlequins, paid tribute to Abrahams on social media, reflecting on his impactful coaching tenure and expressing deep sorrow over his sudden demise. Despite a challenging time as the Wales Women’s head coach, where the team faced difficulties during the Six Nations amid the pandemic, Abrahams’ contributions to rugby were widely recognized and appreciated.
Abrahams’ passing has left a significant void in the rugby community, with heartfelt condolences extended to his family, friends, and loved ones during this tough period.