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Red Roses Hire Shaun Edwards as Short-Term Defence Consultant

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 10:50 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

England's Red Roses appointed defence specialist Shaun Edwards as a short-term consultant.
Edwards will remain until the WXV Global Series concludes with the USA match on Oct 30.
He brings seven Six Nations titles with Wales and France and club success at Wasps.
Head coach John Mitchell praised Edwards and said defence coach Sarah Hunter will learn from him.

History

Historical Context

England’s men captured the 2003 Rugby World Cup, beating Australia 20-17 on 22 November 2003, a victory that underscored the impact of a disciplined defence. Since then the England rugby programme has kept defence central, shaping training and tactics for all national squads and driving efforts to further reduce points-against in contemporary competitions.

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Story summary

England's Red Roses appointed defence specialist Shaun Edwards as a short-term consultant.
Edwards will remain until the WXV Global Series concludes with the USA match on Oct 30.
He brings seven Six Nations titles with Wales and France and club success at Wasps.
Head coach John Mitchell praised Edwards and said defence coach Sarah Hunter will learn from him.

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