Alan Solomons
- January 6, 2024
- Rugby Union Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Alan Solomons |
Occupation | Rugby Union Player |
Date Of Birth | Jul 31, 1950(1950-07-31) |
Age | 74 |
Birthplace | Uitenhage |
Country | South Africa |
Birth City | Uitenhage |
Horoscope | Leo |
Alan Solomons Biography
Name | Alan Solomons |
Birthday | Jul 31 |
Birth Year | 1950 |
Place Of Birth | Uitenhage |
Home Town | Uitenhage |
Birth Country | South Africa |
Birth Sign | Leo |
Alan Solomons is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Union Player who was born on July 31, 1950 in Uitenhage, Uitenhage, South Africa. Alan Solomons (born 31 July 1950 in Uitenhage, South Africa) is a rugby union coach, who is currently the Director of Rugby at Worcester Warriors.
He was also the Barbarians coach in 2003 when they defeated England, Scotland & Wales and assistant coach to Nick Mallett when the Springboks & All Blacks were defeated in 2010 & 2011.
After an unproductive short spell as head coach of Northampton, he joined the IRB as the High Performance consultant, a position he held until 2010. During this time, he was seconded for a year (2006) to USA Rugby as Director of Rugby.
In 2013, he was appointed as the head coach of Edinburgh Rugby. In the 2014–2015 season, Edinburgh won the 1872 Cup derby against Glasgow Warriors for the 1st time in 6 years and became the first Scottish team to play in a European Rugby final.
In 2001, he joined Irish rugby team Ulster, where he coached them for 3 seasons during which time they won the Celtic Cup (2004), were runners up in the Celtic League( 2004), lost only 1 home match in 3 seasons & moved from 37th ranking in Europe to 10th. In 2004 he was voted Northern Ireland Sports Manager of the year and Rugby Personality of the year.
Alan Solomons Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Rugby Union Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Alan Solomons is one of the richest Rugby Union Player from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Alan Solomons 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
In 1997 Solomons left law to pursue a professional rugby coaching career as the assistant coach for Western Province (winners of Currie Cup), the Stormers & the Springboks.
In 1998 he was appointed head coach of Western Province (Currie Cup finalists) and in 1999 head coach of the Stormers (home semi finalists in 1999), a position he held until 2001. He remained as assistant Springbok coach working with the head coach, Nick Mallett until 2001 (Tri Nations winners 1998, world record 17 unbeaten Test run & 3rd placed at RWC 1999).
In June 2009 he coached the Southern Kings in their debut match against The British & Irish Lions and in 2010 he was appointed Director of Rugby & head coach of both the Southern & EP Kings. He remained with the Kings until 2013 and led them to 2 Currie Cup Div1 titles (unbeaten in 2012) and as the SA Kings won the IRB Nations Cup in 2011. As Director of Rugby (Matt Sexton worked under him as head coach) he led the Kings in their debut Super Rugby season in 2013 (best ever debut season)
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Facts & Trivia
Alan Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Union Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Alan Solomons celebrates birthday on July 31 of every year.
Who is Alan Solomon?
Alan Solomons (born 31 July 1950 in Uitenhage, South Africa) is a rugby union coach, who is currently the Director of Rugby at Worcester Warriors.
Who is Worcester Warriors director of Rugby?
Steve Diamond will become Warriors Director of Rugby from the end of this season on a two-year contract.
Who is leaving Worcester Warriors?
Sam Lewis to leave Warriors at end of the season – Worcester Warriors.
What does a director of rugby do?
The Director of Rugby is responsible for the recruitment, development and management of players and coaches at the Club. Responsibilities: Develop and implement a coordinated coaching programme throughout all sections of the Club.
How much does SA Rugby Players earn?
0 allowed in 2021 and the figure is set to jump up to R67. 2 million in 2023. In addition, 50 players will be allowed to be contracted to each of the international franchises and be paid a minimum salary of R36 155 per month.