{"id":253501,"date":"2025-11-09T18:17:13","date_gmt":"2025-11-09T18:17:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/253501\/"},"modified":"2025-11-09T18:17:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-09T18:17:13","slug":"nrl-grand-final-winning-coach-linked-with-england-role-amid-shaun-wane-uncertainty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/253501\/","title":{"rendered":"NRL Grand Final winning coach linked with England role amid Shaun Wane uncertainty"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Former Wigan Warriors boss and the current NRL coach, Michael Maguire, has been tipped to replace Shaun Wane as England\u2019s next head coach.<\/p>\n

Following a 3-0 Ashes series defeat<\/a>, in which his side only managed to score twice across 240 minutes of action, Wane\u2019s future is a talking point on everybody\u2019s lips at the moment.<\/a><\/p>\n

Elected in 2020, the ex-Wigan coach has overseen a home World Cup semi-final loss to Samoa, and whilst they were victorious in series wins over Tonga and the Samoans, it all came crashing down over the past month, as they hugely underperformed against a sub-par Australian side.<\/p>\n

Cries of \u201csacked in the morning\u201d aimed at the 61-year-old could be heard as the Headingley Test reached it\u2019s conclusion, with England\u2019s inability to attack, combined with questionable selection choices playing a key part in fans\u2019 disgust.<\/p>\n

Wane is currently contracted until the end of next year\u2019s World Cup, and whilst Warrington boss Sam Burgess has been touted to become the country\u2019s next boss,<\/a> established NRL coach Maguire has also been linked.<\/p>\n

After winning titles in Super League, the NRL and coaching on the international stage with New Zealand, he could be the perfect candidate for the English side, and would certainly improve the current efforts.<\/p>\n

Reports from The Daily Telegraph <\/a>claim that Maguire, who will be over in England in February for the World Club Challenge, is interested in the role.<\/p>\n

The reigning NRL Grand Final winning coach is currently planning a trip to the country to further his coaching ability, with an eye on that February fixture that will take place at the MKM Stadium.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can\u2019t wait to get over there,\u201d he said. \u201cCoaching is all about finding another level.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m going over there to explore new ways of doing things.\u201d<\/p>\n

Whether he will meet with the England higher-ups to discuss the role remains to be seen, but unless Wane leaves on his own accord, and given his recent comments is extremely unlikely, he would have to be sacked as coach in order for Maguire to take charge before the 2026 World Cup.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t believe, I know I am,\u201d was Wane\u2019s answer when asked whether he believed he was the best man to lead England into next year\u2019s showpiece tournament.<\/a><\/p>\n

The England squad seem to be in his corner too, with the boss saying: \u201cThe only people who I want [backing from] is the players and the staff and I know I\u2019ve got that.\u201d<\/p>\n

Serious About Rugby League has launched a brand new podcast which can be watched in full on our YouTube channel here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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