England boss Middleton backs Ireland to close the gap
England head coach Simon Middleton believes Ireland can bridge the gap between themselves and the top table of women's rugby if those in charge give it enough "backing".
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England head coach Simon Middleton believes Ireland can bridge the gap between themselves and the top table of women's rugby if those in charge give it enough "backing".
John Mitchell has been appointed as head coach of the England women’s team and will take over the role after the men’s World Cup that ends on 28 October. The 59-year-old will leave his position as defence coach for Japan’s men’s team to replace Simon Middleton.
England Women have appointed John Mitchell as head coach and the Japan men's defence coach will take charge after this year's World Cup, the country's governing RFU said on Thursday.
New Zealander John Mitchell has been named as the new head coach of the England women's team.
Former All Blacks coach John Mitchell is to take over as the head coach of the England women's team later this year, the Rugby Football Union announced Thursday.
Simon Middleton believes that his departure from the Red Roses is not the end of their meteoric rise, in fact, it is just the beginning. The England head coach bowed out with one final victory as the Red Roses claimed a fifth Grand Slam under his tenure following a 38-33 win over France at Twickenham. Ad Middleton waved goodbye in front of 58,498 fans alongside departing backs coach Scott Bemand, with recently retired captain Sarah Hunter delivering the TikTok Women's Six Nations trophy.
LONDON : England beat a spirited France 38-33 to win their fifth straight women's Six Nations title with a Grand Slam in front of a record-breaking crowd at Twickenham on Sunday to give coach Simon Middleton a fitting farewell.
England completed the Grand Slam with victory over France but were saved by the bell in front of a world record 58,498 crowd at Twickenham.