Ex-Wales rugby coach Warren Abrahams dies suddenly at age of 43

Former Wales Women's head coach, Warren Abrahams, has tragically passed away at the age of 43.

Abrahams was coaching the Belgium national women's sevens team in a tournament in Nairobi, Kenya, when he died suddenly.

"Belgium Rugby is in mourning following the sudden death of Warren Abrahams, head coach of the BelSevens," announced the Belgium Rugby Federation.

"All necessary measures have been taken to best support the players and staff.

"The team has already returned to Belgium and will continue to receive psychological support to help them through this ordeal," reports Wales Online.

The cause of his death remains undisclosed.

READ MORE: Seven MND symptoms after England legend Lewis Moody's tragic diagnosis

READ MORE: 'I knocked out Charlotte Church's ex in pub - I have no regrets after what was said'

Hailing from the Western Cape in South Africa, Abrahams played his rugby for Durbanville‐Bellville and Stellenbosch University before transitioning into coaching.

The 43-year-old coached Wales Women for nine months, while he also held roles with USA sevens, the England Sevens men's team and the Harlequins academy.

His former club Harlequins took to social media to pay tribute to Abrahams.

"Everyone at Harlequins is deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of former Academy Coach, Warren Abrahams (1982 - 2025)," the club posted on X.

"Warren made an enduring impact on the club during his time with the Academy from 2011 to 2019.

"His passion, leadership and commitment to developing players were felt not only at Harlequins, but throughout the wider rugby world during his distinguished career.

"Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Warren's family, friends and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time."

Following his appointment as Wales Women's head coach in 2020, taking over from Rowland Phillips, his tenure lasted under nine months after a challenging spell that saw the team go winless during the Six Nations throughout the Coronavirus pandemic.

Eventually, both Abrahams and the WRU went their separate ways.