Roger Millward became coach. Coaching career Silva began his player-coaching role aged 31 at Llantwit Major RFC. He later went on to coach Rumney RFC of the WRU Division One East league, and while backs coach of the Cardiff Blues, their Under-16s, Under-16, Under-18, and team Under-20s. He also coached Old Illtydians RFC, a feeder club of the Blues and his former high school team. In May 2016, Silva was appointed as the new coach of Bridgend Ravens, succeeding Mike Hook. On 11 May 2019, Bridgend survived relegation from the Welsh Premiership, with a 34–31 victory over Pontypridd RFC. On 24 June, Silva was sacked by Bridgend, following a change of management at the club. On 18 July 2019, Silva was appointed as the new coach of RGC 1404, succeeding Mark Jones. On 1 December, he took a leave of absence due to personal reasons. References External links Statistics at statbunker.com Silva's path to golden future (archived by web.archive.org) St. Albans RFC website 1970 births Living people Cardiff RFC players Halifax R.L.F.C. players Llandaff RFC players Llantwit Major RFC players Newbridge RFC players Newport RFC players Pontypool RFC players Rugby league fullbacks Rugby league players from Cardiff Rugby union centres Rugby union fly-halves Rugby union fullbacks Rugby union number eights Rugby union players from Cardiff Rugby union wings Rumney RFC players Treorchy RFC players Wales national rugby league team players Welsh rugby league players Welsh rugby union players West Hartlepool R.F.C. players