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Shaun Edwards joins Red Roses as short-term defence consultant

The former France and Wales coach takes his first women's rugby role, working alongside Sarah Hunter for England's WXV Global Series campaign.

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What to know

  • Shaun Edwards, one of rugby union's most decorated coaches, takes his first-ever role in women's rugby with England's Red Roses.
  • The consultancy role is short-term, lasting through the remainder of the WXV Global Series, starting against New Zealand on Saturday.
  • The move follows England's 39-Test winning streak ending in a 26-26 draw with Canada and Edwards' recent departure from the France men's team.
  • Edwards will work alongside existing defence coach Sarah Hunter rather than replacing her.

“Defensively, Sarah Hunter is relishing the opportunity to learn from him, alongside the rest of our coaching group, as we head into another exciting Test match against New Zealand.”

John Mitchell, England Red Roses head coach · BBC Sport ↗ · Sep 20

Shaun Edwards New Red Roses defence consultantJohn Mitchell England Red Roses head coachSarah Hunter Red Roses defence coach

Shaun Edwards joins Red Roses as short-term defence consultant
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Sep 22yesterdaynow · 2:54 PM ET
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    Edwards signs short-term consultancy deal with Red Roses

    Edwards started a short-term coaching consultancy role with England women, working with current defence coach Sarah Hunter for the rest of the WXV Global Series, beginning with New Zealand at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

    “His coaching credentials are exceptional and his experience at the highest level of the game speaks for itself.”
    — John Mitchell
    1. 4 outlets Shaun Edwards joins Red Roses as coaching consultant

      first by Rugby Football Union, 3d ago · also Guardian Sport, The Guardian, The Times

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    2. 4 outlets first by Sky Sports, 3d ago · also Yahoo Sports, BBC Sport, BBC · read ↗

  2. background

    Edwards says he is open to a coaching return — In an interview last week, Edwards told the Daily Mail he was open to offers while he sorted out a full-time role and expressed a desire to be part of next year's men's Six Nations.

  3. background

    England's 39-Test winning streak ends against Canada — The Red Roses' record run came to an end with a 26-26 draw against Canada, prompting a change in the coaching setup.

  4. background

    Edwards leaves France men's defence coach role — Edwards departed his position with the French men's team, where he had won three Six Nations titles, in June.