Jones will join from Harlequins, where he is head of women's rugby. The announcement of Jones' imminent arrival comes almost two weeks after Scottish Rugby announced 35 women's contracts in place for the 2025-26 season. "The potential here is vast, and I'm looking forward to working collaboratively with players, coaches, and stakeholders across the pathway to build a system that consistently supports the development of world-class athletes and enables Scotland to thrive on the international stage," Jones told Scottish Rugby.
Andy Rhys Jones will become Scottish Rugby's first head of women's performance and pathways in January.
Jones will join from Harlequins, where he is head of women's rugby. He previously worked for Loughborough University and Leicester Tigers.
The announcement of Jones' imminent arrival comes almost two weeks after Scottish Rugby announced 35 women's contracts in place for the 2025-26 season.
"The potential here is vast, and I'm looking forward to working collaboratively with players, coaches, and stakeholders across the pathway to build a system that consistently supports the development of world-class athletes and enables Scotland to thrive on the international stage," Jones told Scottish Rugby.
Performance director David Nucifora added: "We are determined to produce the best young players with a pathway that is sustainable and fit for purpose. This new role is a critical step for Scottish Rugby to be able to do that.
"Andy's expertise in high-performance sport, particularly in the women's game, combined with a proven ability to align operations with player development, makes him exceptionally well-placed to drive forward our ambitions."
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