Rhian Wilkinson signs two-year contract extension as Wales head coach until 2029
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- Wales head coach Rhian Wilkinson has extended her contract until 2029, ensuring her leadership through the 2027 Nations League campaign and Euro 2029 qualifiers.
- Appointed in 2024, she previously led Wales to their first women's major tournament, Euro 2025.
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Wales head coach Rhian Wilkinson has signed a two-year contract extension, keeping her in the role until 2029. She was appointed in 2024 and led Wales to their first women's major tournament, Euro 2025.
Wales head coach Rhian Wilkinson has signed a two-year contract extension which will keep her in the role until 2029.
Wilkinson's previous deal was due to expire after next year's Women's World Cup, but she will now be at the helm for the 2027 Nations League campaign and qualifying for Euro 2029.
The 44-year-old, who was appointed in 2024, led Wales to the 2025 European Championship, the first women's major tournament in the nation's history.
Wilkinson's team have also made a promising start to their 2027 World Cup qualifying campaign, sitting second in their group on goal difference with two games remaining.
"I'm very excited to take this team further on its journey," Wilkinson said.
"We have a special group of players that deserve to be in major tournaments, as well as future stars that will be at a key moment in their development over the next few years."
Wilkinson added that she was excited by the prospect of Wales developing "even further over the next few years" as she thanked the Football Association of Wales (FAW) for giving her the chance to "continue my work".
Having been named successor to Gemma Grainger in February 2024, former Canada international Wilkinson steered Wales to Euro 2025 courtesy of a memorable play-off final triumph against the Republic of Ireland.
