Burns appointed Scotland PDRL head coach

Scotland Physical Disability Rugby League team have named Wigan Warriors’ Scott Burns as their head coach.

Following the recent news that Scotland will be launching a PDRL team with a view to taking part in the 2021 PDRL World Cup in October, they have appointed Burns, who brings a wealth of experience to the role having set up the PDRL programme at the Warriors. He also recently won the UK Coaching Awards Changing Lives Award.

Burns said: “It is a great honour to be named as the first ever Scotland PDRL head coach and have the opportunity to develop a national squad to compete in the PDRL World Cup 2021 and beyond!

“After several conversations with Scotland RL, it was clear that we were on the same page, inclusion, opportunity, development and most of all enjoyment were key words in those conversations.

“I take on this role with a lot of pride and passion for Rugby League and also PDRL being the head coach at Wigan Warriors’ PDRL and LDRL Super League teams.

“I see this opportunity not only to develop a national representative team but to also lay the foundations for Rugby League and disability Rugby League in Scotland.”

Any players wishing to represent Scotland at the PDRL World Cup should email pdrl@scotlandrl.com stating your interest in representing Scotland.