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.
“I am pleased to extend my time with the Red Roses,” he said. “This extension provides continuity across a World Cup cycle and enables the programme to operate with a clear, long-term vision.
“The past three years have been both challenging and rewarding, delivering success at the highest level… and a culture that wins.
“This emerging group has the opportunity to continue leading our game globally.”
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.
The addition of Scarratt will likely be popular with the England players, but Scarratt has not been given the job permanently yet.
The England announcement said Mitchell will be “head of attack” in the 2026 Six Nations, indicating this is a trial period for Scarratt, who will also continue with her role as assistant coach at PWR side Loughborough Lightening.
Scarratt is one of the most high-profile and respected figures in the women’s rugby world and since her retirement has continued to work for broadcaster TNT, as well as on her “The Good, the Scaz and the Rugby” podcast.
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