Andy Kelly takes charge of England Academy side
Friday 16 January 2015 13:29, UK
Former Wakefield, Gateshead and Ireland coach Andy Kelly will take charge of the England Academy team.
Kelly, a second row forward with Wakefield and Hull KR who coached Ireland at the 2008 World Cup, takes over from Richard Marshall, who stepped down after England's two Tests against the Australian Schoolboys in the autumn to focus on his new role as coach of Halifax.
Kelly, who has previously worked with the Rugby Football League as England regional performance coach for the north east, will combine his new role with his full-time job as head of youth at Huddersfield.
"Andy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the professional game, both as an international player and coach,” said RFL director of performance and coaching Jon Roberts.
“His coaching and management skills in developing our elite young players stood him apart from all other candidates."
