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BBC News · collected 2026-09-21 · by Sara Orchard

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Shaun Edwards has joined England women's rugby team, the Red Roses, in a short-term consultancy role focusing on defence. The 59-year-old will collaborate with current coach Sarah Hunter for upcoming WXV Global Series matches against New Zealand starting Saturday at Allianz Stadium. This follows an end to England’s long winning streak after a draw against Canada last weekend. Edwards brings extensive coaching experience from his time in France, where he won three Six Nations titles, and is expected to contribute significantly to the Red Roses’ defensive strategies ahead of crucial matches.
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Shaun Edwards, a highly decorated rugby coach, has joined England women's team (Red Roses) in a short-term consultancy role. He will work alongside Sarah Hunter, the current Red Roses defence coach, for the remainder of their WXV Global Series matches, which begins with a game against New Zealand at Allianz Stadium on Saturday. Edwards recently left his position as France men's defence coach after winning three Six Nations titles. This move comes following England’s recent 39-match win streak ending in a draw with Canada last weekend. English head coach John Mitchell expressed that Edwards has shown interest in working within an international women's setup for the first time and sees it as a privilege to join their team environment due to his respect for what they stand for.

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“Article A discusses Shaun Edwards signing a short-term deal with England women's rugby team for upcoming WXV Global Series matches starting against New Zealand, while Article B focuses on the historical and current rivalry between England and New Zealand in women’s rugby without mentioning Edwards or specific match details.”
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Sara Orchard
5 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
🔮 "I was thinking afterwards that maybe that's the way to go - be a bit more relaxed before the match."
2026-11-02 · assertive framing · Borthwick turned down my offer to work with England - Edwards
🔮 It seems almost harsh to highlight as these are numbers other players could only dream of but she's also gone from beating an average of six defenders a game in 2024, to 4.2 in 2026. Kildunne has also conceded more penalties in 2026 than either of the previous two years.
2026-10-30 · assertive framing · From Barbie doll to bench - how Ellie Kildunne slipped from Red Roses' XV
🔮 "I didn't think ever in my lifetime I would be in a position where we'd get crowds the size that we do," Hunt told Rugby Union Weekly.
2026-09-25 · assertive framing · Red Roses struggle to meet fans' selfie demands - Hunt
🔮 It is understood the 59-year-old will work with current Red Roses defence coach Sarah Hunter for the rest of their WXV Global Series matches, starting with New Zealand at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.
2026-09-21 · assertive framing · Edwards signs short-term deal with Red Roses
🔮 Canada head coach Kevin Rouet is keen to play this down: "Revenge is a good brand but they [England] won the final of the World Cup - that was the most important game to win, the next important games will be in the World Cup 2029."
2026-09-18 · assertive framing · Canada captain loses sleep 'four to five nights a week' over England's World Cup win
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England France New Zealand Red Roses Six Nations

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England GPE · 4× Edwards PERSON · 3× France GPE · 3× New Zealand GPE · 2× Sarah Hunter PERSON · 2× Canada GPE · 1× Great Britain GPE · 1× London Wasps ORG · 1× Red Roses ORG · 1× Shaun Edwards PERSON · 1×

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On the appointment of Edwards, England head coach John Mitchell said: "Since his time with France ended, we have had a conversation about our game, and he expressed an interest in working in an international women's set-up for the first time. "
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🔮 It is understood the 59-year-old will work with current Red Roses defence coach Sarah Hunter for the rest of their WXV Global Series matches, starting with New Zealand at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.
2026-09-21 · BBC News
Edwards signs short-term deal with Red Roses · assertive framing

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- Published Shaun Edwards has started a short-term coaching consultancy role with England women. asserted
Edwards → publish → women
It is understood the 59-year-old will work with current Red Roses defence coach Sarah Hunter for the rest of their WXV Global Series matches, starting with New Zealand at Allianz Stadium on Saturday. asserted
old → understand → Saturday
The news comes after England's 39-Test winning streak ended with a 26-26 draw against Canada last weekend. asserted
streak → come → Canada
He recently left his role as France men's defence coach, where he won three Six Nations titles. asserted
he → leave → titles
He has never previously worked for England's men or women. asserted
He → work → men
His playing career in rugby league saw him win 36 caps for Great Britain before coaching success with London Wasps and Wales and a six-year stint with France. asserted
him → see → France
On the appointment of Edwards, England head coach John Mitchell said: "Since his time with France ended, we have had a conversation about our game, and he expressed an interest in working in an international women's set-up for the first time. " asserted
he → say → time
He has a huge amount of respect for the Red Roses and what we stand for; he sees it as a privilege to join our environment. asserted
he → have → environment
"His coaching credentials are exceptional and his experience at the highest level of the game speaks for itself. asserted
experience → speak → itself
"Defensively, Sarah Hunter is relishing the opportunity to learn from him, alongside the rest of our coaching group, as we head into another exciting Test match against New Zealand." asserted
we → relish → Zealand
Last week, Edwards expressed his desire to return to coaching and be a part of next year's men's Six Nations. asserted
Edwards → express → Nations
"I'm definitely open to offers now, until I sort out a full-time role," he told the Daily Mail. asserted
he → sort → Mail
, external "I'm a proud Englishman and everybody loves to represent their country, don't they? asserted
they → love → country
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