Jamie Cudmore Announced as a Forwards Coach at Nissa Rugby in Nice, France – Completes DESJEPS Postgraduate Coaching Diploma; Josh Thiel Signs with Monaco Rugby
Congratulations to Jamie Cudmore and Josh Thiel on new appointments in French rugby. Jamie has been announced as a Forwards Coach at Nissa Rugby, formerly called Stade Niçois Rugby. They were relegated last season from Pro D2, and will be playing in Nationale for 2025/26. They’ll no doubt be looking for promotion back to Pro D2 next season. Josh Thiel picked up a contract in French rugby playing for AS Monaco, they play in Fédérale 2 and just missed out on promotion to Fédérale 1, no doubt a goal for the upcoming season.
Jamie also completed his DESJEPS (Desjardins and Postgraduate Diploma) coaching diploma. It’s a French government recognized diploma that “trains professionals for management positions in associations, sports clubs, businesses, and local authorities. The professions that can be practiced with a DESJEPS are diverse and varied, notably a High-level Coach in a sports discipline, Sports Director in an association or company.” (from Ministry of Sport website)
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