David Nucifora (born 15 January 1962) is a rugby union former player, coach and performance director. He is currently performance director for the Scottish Rugby Union. [1]

2 days ago · David Nucifora (second from left) is one of the first three appointments confirmed to head coach Andy Farrell's (second from right) backroom staff, along with Aled Walters and Vinny Hammond

Jan 23, 2025 · Scottish Rugby's performance director David Nucifora is set for a shock role on the British and Irish Lions staff for the upcoming tour of his native Australia. Nucifora worked closely with Lions ...

2 days ago · David Nucifora has been confirmed as a member of Andy Farrell's backroom team with the British and Irish Lions next summer, while Farrell has also included Aled Walters and Vinnie Hammond from his ...

2 days ago · David Nucifora, Aled Walters, Vinny Hammond appointed general manager, head of athletic performance, head of analysis respectively for 2025 British and Irish Lions tour to Australia; Sky Sports ...

Dec 14, 2024 · David Nucifora was widely credited as the architect of Ireland's decade of rugby success. Hear from him after now being tasked with replicating that with Scotland.

Aug 27, 2024 · The Scottish Rugby Union has confirmed the appointment of former Irish Rugby performance director David Nucifora in a new advisory role.

Nov 1, 2023 · The IRFU have today announced who will succeed David Nucifora as Ireland’s new Performance Director in 2024. Former Ireland international fly-half David Humphreys has been appointed as Nucifora’s replacement and will officially take over in 2024.

May 18, 2024 · Nucifora, a former Wallaby Test hooker, ex-head coach at Brumbies and the Blues in Auckland and one-time general manager of high performance of the Australian Rugby Union (2008 to 2013), was due...

2 days ago · Aled Walters (left) David Nucifora and Vinny Hammond (right) with Lions head coach Andy Farrell on a recent trip to Sydney (Image: ©INPHO/British & Irish Lions/Karen Watson) On Nucifora specifically, he added: “David’s unrivalled experience will help us shape and deliver such a challenging and exciting rugby programme, whilst also bringing ...