Rugby Union
Red Roses coaching staff to remain in their roles regardless of World Cup outcome, RFU confirm
Red Roses head coach John Mitchell and his staff will remain in their roles beyond the Rugby World Cup regardless of whether they win the tournament, the RFU have confirmed.
Mitchell and his backroom staff are all under contract through June 30, 2026, and the RFU will be in no hurry to chop and change if the Red Roses fail to win this summer’s World Cup on home soil.
A former player and experienced coach, Mitchell has been in charge of the Red Roses since 2023. He was previously the defence coach for England’s men’s side, helping them to the 2019 World Cup final in Japan.
