09/10/2026
Southern Beaches Rugby Club is pleased to announce Adrian Delore and Glenn Stone as part of the coaching team for the 2027 senior season, bringing a combination of fresh ideas, experience and a strong connection to the club.
Adrian Delore – Head Coach
Adrian is a proud product of the Southern Beaches junior and senior system and brings a strong playing background, including experience in the Shute Shield and with the Newcastle Wildfires, alongside a number of high-level representative opportunities throughout his career.
Having experienced a range of professional coaching environments throughout his playing career, Adrian will bring those learnings, along with his own ideas and approach, into the Premier rugby program.
A major focus will be building a strong and connected senior program while strengthening the relationship between the junior and senior sides. The aim is to create genuine pathways for Southern Beaches players to progress through the club, develop their rugby and ultimately reach higher representative levels.
Glenn Stone – 2nd Grade Coach
After a year away from coaching, Glenn Stone returns to Southern Beaches, bringing valuable experience and a deep understanding of the club.
Glenn was captain-coach of the Third Grade side that secured the club’s recent three-peat of premierships and has also represented Newcastle Hunter. He brings particular expertise in the lineout and forward set piece, providing valuable knowledge in developing the forward pack and building strong foundations across the senior grades.
One of Glenn’s greatest strengths is his ability to identify talent and create an environment where players can develop and flourish. His return will provide important continuity, experience and support as the club looks to strengthen its senior playing group.
The 2027 coaching program will also draw on a number of former Southern Beaches players and coaches, with those who have a strong connection to the club encouraged to get involved and contribute across the senior program.
Reconnecting past players and coaches with the club is an important part of building a broader coaching network, sharing knowledge and creating an environment that supports player development across all grades.
With a focus on connection, development and sustainable success, Southern Beaches looks forward to building on the club’s foundations and creating opportunities for players to grow both on and off the field.