John Mitchell will continue as Red Roses head coach through to the next Women's Rugby World Cup in 2029. Mitchell led England's women to their first World Cup win in 11 years with victory on home soil in 2025. "This extension provides continuity across a World Cup cycle and enables the programme to operate with a clear, long-term vision. In addition, having announced her playing retirement last year, England's record points-scorer Emily Scarratt joins the coaching set-up as "lead attack and backs coach". Former England attack coach Lou Meadows will be leaving.

Source: BBC January 30, 2026 14:00 UTC