Overview
- The Rugby Football League confirmed Brian McDermott as England head coach ahead of this year’s Rugby League World Cup in Australia.
- He was chosen by a four-person panel that included Kevin Sinfield and Kris Radlinski after Shaun Wane stepped down in January.
- McDermott is the Super League’s most successful coach, with eight major trophies from his eight years at Leeds Rhinos.
- He also works as an assistant at NRL club Gold Coast Titans and says his focus is to set standards, build belief, and have the team ready when it counts.
- England open against Tonga in Perth on October 17 before facing France and Papua New Guinea as they chase a first World Cup title.