Furner joins coaching staff

Wests Tigers is pleased to announce the addition of David Furner to the club’s coaching team.

Furner brings with him 25 years of NRL experience, as both a player and coach. The former Kangaroos and NSW Origin forward played 200 games over nine seasons with Canberra, and a further 100 games in the English Super League, before transitioning into coaching.

Furner was appointed as the Raiders’ head coach in 2009, and has been an assistant coach at several NRL clubs in recent years, including his most recent club Canterbury Bulldogs. He also played a key role in the premiership-winning coaching team at North Queensland Cowboys in 2015.

Incoming Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens says Furner will be an asset to the club.

“I’ve known David for a very long time, and I know that he is not only a quality person but has an extremely sharp football mind,” said Sheens.

He joins us at a key stage in the club’s development and his experience will be hugely beneficial. 

Tim Sheens

"Like Benji and Robbie, David knows what success looks like, and I’m confident he will be a major asset to this club.”

Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe is equally excited about Furner joining the club.

“We welcome David and his family to Wests Tigers and look forward to his contribution to our organisation over the coming years,” said Pascoe.

This is another very important appointment as we move into an exciting new chapter for the club."

Justin Pascoe

Furner was today given a full tour of the club’s new Centre of Excellence at Concord.

“This place is incredible and I can’t wait to get started," said Furner.

“I’m looking forward to working with Tim and the team and a great group of people. It’s a wonderful opportunity.”

Players will return for pre-season training in early November.