John Mitchell, currently the head coach of England's women's rugby team, has renewed his contract as Red Roses head coach through the next Women's Rugby World Cup in 2029. This move is seen as a sign of stability and continuity for the team, which won their first World Cup title in 11 years on home soil in 2025.
The decision was met with positivity from Mitchell himself, who stated that he is "pleased to extend my time with the Red Roses." He emphasized that the team will be pushing forward from their success in 2025 and will continue to build a dynasty. The former New Zealander highlighted the importance of unfinished opportunities within the group, which will shape the team's preparation, training approach, and drive for excellence.
Mitchell also confirmed his interest in taking on the role of head coach for the British and Irish Lions Women's team in the future, providing an opportunity for him to step up as England head coach during a sabbatical.
In related news, Emily Scarratt has joined the coaching staff as "lead attack and backs coach." A former record points-scorer for England, Scarratt brings her expertise to the team. However, it is unclear whether she will be given the permanent role or if this is a trial period.
Additionally, Lou Meadows' exit from the coaching staff could provide an opportunity for fresh voices in England's camp or allow Scarratt to contribute her skills as a coach.
The recent appointments and reappointments highlight the continued investment in English women's rugby by the RFU compared to other nations. The team's success on the pitch is seen as a significant factor in this, with Mitchell's tenure delivering their first World Cup title in 11 years.
The decision was met with positivity from Mitchell himself, who stated that he is "pleased to extend my time with the Red Roses." He emphasized that the team will be pushing forward from their success in 2025 and will continue to build a dynasty. The former New Zealander highlighted the importance of unfinished opportunities within the group, which will shape the team's preparation, training approach, and drive for excellence.
Mitchell also confirmed his interest in taking on the role of head coach for the British and Irish Lions Women's team in the future, providing an opportunity for him to step up as England head coach during a sabbatical.
In related news, Emily Scarratt has joined the coaching staff as "lead attack and backs coach." A former record points-scorer for England, Scarratt brings her expertise to the team. However, it is unclear whether she will be given the permanent role or if this is a trial period.
Additionally, Lou Meadows' exit from the coaching staff could provide an opportunity for fresh voices in England's camp or allow Scarratt to contribute her skills as a coach.
The recent appointments and reappointments highlight the continued investment in English women's rugby by the RFU compared to other nations. The team's success on the pitch is seen as a significant factor in this, with Mitchell's tenure delivering their first World Cup title in 11 years.
so, john mitchell renewing his contract, that's a good sign for england women's rugby. stability and continuity are key, especially after winning that world cup title 
. it's awesome to see him pushing forward from their success and building on that dynasty 
. having emily scarratt join the coaching staff as lead attack and backs coach is also a great move, her expertise will surely come in handy 
. though, lou meadows' exit might leave some questions about who'll take over and how scarratt's role will play out 
. still, it's clear that england women's rugby is getting the investment they need to stay competitive 
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. The fact that John Mitchell is getting another contract doesn't necessarily mean they're doing things right 
. And what about the players? Are we just going to keep churning out mediocre talent until something clicks 
? Not impressed with this decision at all 
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. Mitchell seems like a nice guy though and he's got a clear vision for the team which is awesome. The fact that Emily Scarratt is joining the coaching staff as well is interesting, I hope she gets a permanent role 
. But honestly what really matters is the results on the pitch, not just who's in charge 
. It'll be nice to see if England can keep pushing for more titles and becoming one of the top teams in women's rugby 
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. it's all about stability and continuity but let's be real the RFU is probably just trying to cover their bases now that they've got a world cup title under their belt 
. mitchell's talkin' about buildin' a dynasty but i reckon he's still tryna figure out how to manage his players without losin' them all 
. and scarratt comin' on board is cool, but it's gonna be interesting to see if she gets the permanent gig or if mitchell's just tryna keep her happy 
. Can't wait to see what's in store for the Red Roses! 
As for Scarratt joining the coaching staff, fingers crossed she gets the permanent gig! Lou Meadows' exit could bring some new blood and ideas to the table, which would be awesome to see. The RFU's investment in English women's rugby is definitely paying off, and I'm hyped to see what the future holds for the Red Roses! 
I mean, it's no surprise they'd want to hold onto the coach who led them to a World Cup win on home soil in 2025 – those girls are on fire 
And Emily Scarratt joining the coaching staff? Bring it on! She's like the ultimate England girl 
. But, you know, I'm kinda bummed that Lou Meadows is gone 
. I mean, I love a fresh start and all, but still... Anyway, with Mitchell and Scarratt at the helm, I'm pretty sure they'll keep bringing home those titles and building a dynasty 
Can't wait to see what the future holds for England's women's rugby team! 
so glad they're keeping john mitchell around, who else would want to deal with all that rugby drama? 
and btw, Lou Meadows' exit isn't a huge loss, not like the team is losing their entire squad or anything 
. i'm still on the fence about england's women's rugby progress - all this success might be short-lived 
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it's like he's saying "we're good for another few years, let's keep building that dynasty" 
. It's great to see the RFU investing in English women's rugby, it's about time we start getting more recognition