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Jason Gilmore is an Australian professional rugby union football coach.[1] He is currently Senior coach at Prem Rugby side Harlequins and was previously interim head coach of the Waratahs in the Super Rugby competition.[2]

Gilmore took over as interim head coach of the Waratahs, alongside Chris Whitaker, in March 2021 following the dismissal of head coach Rob Penney.[3] He had previously been head coach of the Australia U20 side, coaching the team between 2017 and 2020, first as an assistant coach, and then as head coach.[4] He had joined the Waratahs in June 2020 ahead of the 2020 Super Rugby AU season as an assistant coach specialising in defence.[5]

Coaching career

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Harlequins: 2024–Present

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In summer 2024, Gilmore replaced former Ireland hooker Jerry Flannery as defence coach at English Premiership side Harlequins.[6] In October 2024, after a first win against rivals Saracens since 2020, Gilmore was heavily praised for turning the clubs defence into a strength having previously been a weakness in the years precceeding his arrival.[7]

In September 2025, following the departure of head coach Danny Wilson, Gilmore was named as his successor prior to 2025–26 season.[8]

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Jason Gilmore is an Australian rugby union coach known for his current role as senior coach and defence coach at Harlequins FC in England's Premiership Rugby. He assumed the senior coach position ahead of the 2025/26 season, combining it with his ongoing defence responsibilities after initially joining the club as defence coach. Previously, Gilmore served as assistant coach and interim head coach for the New South Wales Waratahs in Super Rugby. Gilmore has built his reputation as a defence specialist through various roles in Australian rugby, including coaching the national Under-20s team. His career has involved high-level appointments in both Super Rugby and Premiership competitions, where he has addressed team performance challenges and contributed to strategic discussions on club direction.

Early life and education

Little detailed public information is available about Jason Gilmore's early life and education. He was born and raised on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, and initially played rugby league before transitioning to rugby union. He attended Anglican Church Grammar School ("Churchie") in Brisbane. No further specifics on birth date, higher education, or childhood are widely documented in reliable sources.

Career

Jason Gilmore is an Australian rugby union coach known as a defence specialist. He served as coach of the Australia national Under-20s team and the Australia A team. He later joined Super Rugby side New South Wales Waratahs as assistant coach and also served as interim head coach. Gilmore moved to England's Premiership Rugby, joining Harlequins FC as defence coach ahead of the 2024/25 season. In September 2025, he was appointed senior coach ahead of the 2025/26 season, continuing to oversee defence while succeeding Danny Wilson in the senior role within the club's coaching group.

Personal life

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