{"id":816842,"date":"2026-07-22T15:54:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T15:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/816842\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T15:54:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T15:54:13","slug":"red-roses-latest-england-legend-lands-permanent-coaching-role","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/816842\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Roses latest: England legend lands permanent coaching role"},"content":{"rendered":"

England<\/a> icon Emily Scarratt has committed her long-term future to the Red Roses coaching team, remaining on John Mitchell\u2019s staff through the next World Cup cycle.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The former back was named interim attack coach ahead of the 2026 Six Nations campaign, but will now become a full-time member of Mitchell\u2019s wider group until 2029.<\/p>\n

Scarratt, who announced her retirement from professional rugby in October last year, is one of the most decorated players in English<\/a> rugby history, winning 117 Test caps as well as helping the side claim 11 Six Nations titles and two World Cups.<\/p>\n

\u2018I\u2019m proud to be part of the journey as we continue to grow and build towards the future\u2019<\/p>\n

Following her retirement, Scarratt moved straight into coaching with PWR side Loughborough Lightning before linking up with the Red Roses for their Six Nations title defence.<\/p>\n

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And now, following a strong campaign in which the Red Roses secured yet another Grand Slam, she will join the staff on a permanent basis.<\/p>\n

Commenting on the news, Scarratt said: \u201cThe Six Nations was challenging but hugely rewarding in equal measure.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI\u2019d spent so many years in the Red Roses environment as a player, so stepping into a coaching role in the same setting was a new experience and, at times, slightly unnerving. There was plenty of uncertainty, but I\u2019ve thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity and learned so much already.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been a real privilege to work with such a talented group of players and staff, and I\u2019m looking forward to seeing how we can continue to develop our attack. We have a fantastic pool of players who are eager to keep improving and express themselves on the pitch.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThere\u2019s a huge amount of ambition within this team, and I\u2019m proud to be part of the journey as we continue to grow and build towards the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Head coach Mitchell added: \u201cEmily has already made a significant impact on our environment in a coaching capacity, and during the Six Nations<\/a> she proved to be a huge asset with the insight, calmness and experience she brings every day.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe leads by example and has a deep understanding of what it means to represent the Red Roses; she is someone who adds immense value to everyone around her.<\/p>\n

\u201cEmily has a brilliant coaching brain and cares deeply about evolving our game. We\u2019re excited to see her continue to develop as a coach and help drive the team forward.\u201d<\/p>\n

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