Backs Coach Noel Reid

Nationality
irlIreland
Current Team
Hounds

Irishman Noel Reid coach in Major league Rugby during the 2025 season. He served as Backs Coach of the Chicago Hounds under Head Coach Chris Latham. Reid is a former MLR player, having played with the Toronto Arrows during the 2023 season. For his player page, click here.

Capped for Ireland and a centurion with Leinster in the Pro 12/14 and URC, Reid turned his hand to coaching following the withdrawal of the Toronto Arrows from the 2024 MLR season, having represented them on the field in 2023, and re-signed for the 2024 season. He coached the Arrows Academy side during 2024 with the likes of Canadian international Jamie Cudmore and MLR legend Sam Malcolm. Reid played at Leinster with ex-Hounds player and current Hounds minority owner Dave Kearney.

The Chicago Hounds announced the addition of Reid to their coaching staff on 2nd October 2024, along with Forwards Coach Todd Dammers.