Martin Gleeson rugby player
Martin Gleeson rugby player

Martin Gleeson

25th May 1980 1.85m/kg Coach

A former Rugby League star, Martin Gleeson made the switch to union from Salford Red Devils where he operated as the Super League side’s Assistant Coach in charge of their attack from 2014 to 2019.

Martin Gleeson joined Wasps as Assistant Attack Coach ahead of the 2019/20 season. Gleeson’s role supports Attack and Backs Coach Lee Blackett whilst also supporting the wider team to help achieve the rugby department’s goals.

Gleeson arrived at Ricoh Arena with plenty of experience, having impressed in his coaching role at Salford since he retired from playing Rugby League in 2014. Prior to taking on that role, Gleeson enjoyed a notable career as a player, receiving international recognition for both Great Britain and England as a centre.

Gleeson represented a number of prestigious Super League teams during his career including Wigan Warriors, Huddersfield Giants, St Helens, Warrington Wolves, Hull F.C. and Salford - winning the Super League in 2002, 2010 and the Challenge Cup in 2004.

Career

ws Wasps
Coach
2020 - 2021
england England
Assistant Coach
2021 - 2023