Wilkins began his coaching journey with the RFU before moving to Australia where he progressed within the Queensland Reds from Regional Rugby Manager to Defence Coach.
During his time in Brisbane he was also Head Coach of Queensland A and Defence Coach of Queensland Country. In the summer of 2015, he returned with his family to the UK to take up the Defence Coach role at Edinburgh.
Wilkins also spent time with Edinburgh Rugby before Kieran Keane’s new look coaching ticket for the 2017/18 season.
He retained his role with new head coach Andy Friend and signed a new deal in 2019 for a further two years.
Career
Queensland Reds Coach |
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Connacht Rugby Coach |
2017 - 2023 |