However, in 2015 he left the club after they failed to gain promotion from the RFU Championship, to join the Cardiff Blues as head coach.
[10] In 20 November 2019, Wilson was announced as the new head coach of Glasgow Warriors for the 2020-21 season, succeeding Dave Rennie.
[2] Wilson stated: “I’ve been extremely impressed with the Scottish system in recent years and I’m looking forward to working with an exciting and talented squad of players at the Warriors.
[14] In April 2024, Wilson oversaw the club's first ever knockout stage victory in the Champions Cup, beating his former side Glasgow Warriors 28-24 in the Round of 16.
[16] Wilson also coached the Wales U20s team in the 2012 Junior World Championship[17] where the Welsh side defeated the Baby Blacks 9-6 in the group stage.
[citation needed] Wales were knocked out in the semi-finals by the Baby Blacks but claimed the Bronze medal defeating Argentina in the third place playoff.