Anthony Griffin has been confirmed as the 2026 first-grade coach of Eastwood Rugby in the Shute Shield competition.
The former Broncos, Panthers and Dragons coach made his way to the 15-man code as the Director of Rugby last year.
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As a result of his success in that role, the club has rewarded him with head coaching duties, a more familiar appointment for the 58-year-old.
In a statement released by Eastwood Rugby on Monday, the club expressed their excitement to transition Griffin back into the coaching ranks.
"As Eastwood Rugby looks ahead to the 2026 season, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Griffin as first grade head coach," the club wrote.
"This appointment reflects our commitment to strong leadership and long term stability.
"His commitment to the club, players, and staff has laid a strong foundation for what comes next.
"Anthony brings extensive experience at the elite level, with a proven track record in player development, high performance systems, and values driven teams.
"In his expanded role, he will not only lead our first grade program but maintain and oversee alignment across all levels of rugby at the club, ensuring consistency in recruitment, playing style, and culture."
The last time Griffin coached at a professional level was in 2023, where he coached the Dragons to a 16th place finish.