Steve Tandy

Who is Steve Tandy?

Steve Tandy is a Welsh former rugby union player for the Ospreys in the Celtic league. Tandy's position of choice was as an openside flanker.

He has previously played for Neath RFC.

While still a player, he took his first coaching role within the Ospreys age-grade teams, and as coach of the U16's he won the WRU Age Grade Championship.

For the 2010–2011 season he combined his playing role with the Ospreys with the Head Coach role at the Bridgend RFC. Tandy led the Ravens to the Division 1 title, with an incredible 96 points He then guided them into the Principality Premiership with victory over Glamorgan Wanderers 38-19 at the Cardiff Arms Park. He continued to coach Bridgend Ravens for season 2011/12, but retired from playing the game.

On 15 February 2012, Tandy succeeded Sean Holley as Head Coach of The Ospreys during a cost-cutting period. Tandy was quoted saying that he was "shocked" to be appointed to the role, but is "excited" working with the "young and experienced group."