27/06/2025
๐ Driven by Passion โ Meet Coach Stuart Henderson
Assistant Coach โ Mallow RFC Senior Squads
This season, weโre excited to continue working with Stuart Henderson, a coach with international playing experience, deep club roots, and a tactical mind for backline play. Stuart enters his third season as coach with Mallow RFC, bringing a wealth of experience from both Scotland and New Zealand.
Hereโs what you need to know:
๐ Whatโs your home club and playing background?
Whitecraigs RFC is my home club โ I played my youth rugby there and spent 12 years as a senior 1st team player, captaining the side for two seasons.
๐ Any rugby abroad?
Yes, I had a stint in New Zealand before returning to play four seasons with Ayr RFC in the Scottish Premiership.
๐ Where did you finish your playing career?
I wrapped up my playing days here, with Mallow RFC.
๐ง Whatโs your coaching experience?
๐ธ Whitecraigs RFC โ Assistant Head Coach (2 years, National Division 3)
๐ธ Whitecraigs RFC โ Head Coach (3 years, National Division 3)
๐ธ East Kilbride RFC โ Backs Coach
๐ธ Mallow RFC โ Assistant Coach (Now in my 3rd year)
๐ฏ What are you focused on this season?
Building on the momentum within the squad and helping drive standards on and off the pitch. Excited to continue developing our backline play.
๐ข From Glasgow to Mallow โ Stuart brings leadership, precision, and international experience to the heart of our coaching team.
Letโs get behind him and the squad for a massive year ahead! ๐ช