Overview
- England confirmed on Wednesday that Emily Scarratt has signed a permanent contract as the Red Roses’ attack coach for the entirety of the next Women’s Rugby World Cup cycle.
- Scarratt moved from an interim role after the 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations, a tournament in which England’s attack scored 283 points, 27 more than in 2025.
- The appointment ends Scarratt’s eight-year association with Loughborough Lightning, where she had served as a player and assistant coach.
- Head coach John Mitchell praised Scarratt’s tactical insight and calmness, and Scarratt said she has enjoyed learning in the role and is proud to be part of the team’s development.
- Her immediate focus will be preparing England’s attack for the WXV in September and the autumn Tests in October, a continuity move that follows the post-World Cup coaching changes in the Red Roses setup.