BREAKING: Brian Ashton returns to the England coaching set-up
Rugby NewsTuesday, 03 October 2023 at 23:07
England's preparations for the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup have receive da significant boost with the inclusion of the immensely experienced Brian Ashton.
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Ashton, renowned for guiding England's men to the World Cup final in 2007, will be lending his expertise to the Red Roses coaching team in an unofficial capacity.
At 76 years old, Ashton is one of rugby's most esteemed and accomplished coaches.
His involvement in England's pathway structure over the past few years reflects his enduring association with the national teams, dating back to the mid-1980s.
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In a groundbreaking development for English rugby, discussions between the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Premiership Rugby are underway, potentially ushering in a new era of management for the national team, reminiscent of a 'hybrid contract' system.
1. Jamie George (Saracens)
2. Theo Dan (Saracens)
3. Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears)
Ellis Genge, Captain of England during the Summer Nations Series Rugby match between Wales and England at Principality Stadium on August 5, 2023 in Cardiff, Wales. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
4. Kyle Sinckler (Bristol Bears)
5. Will Stuart (Bath Rugby)
6. Maro Itoje (Saracens)
7. Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints)
8. Ollie Chessum (Leicester Tigers)
Ollie Chessum of England beats the tackle of Matt Fagerson of Scotland during the Six Nations Championship, Calcutta Cup match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on February 4th 2023. - PHOTO: Phil Mingo/PPAUK
9. Tom Curry (Sale Sharks)
10. Ben Earl (Saracens(
11. Lewis Ludlam (Northampton Saints)
12. Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints)
13. Jack van Poortvliet (Leicester Tigers)
Jack van Poortvliet of England is interviewed during the England Rugby Captains Run ahead of the Six Nations Match between England and Italy at Twickenham, London on 11 Feb 2023 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK)
14. Owen Farrell (Saracens)
15. George Ford (Sale Sharks)
16. Marcus Smith (Harlequins)
17. Ollie Lawrence (Bath Rugby)
18. Manu Tuilagi (Sale Sharks)
Manu Tuilagi of England during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Australia at Twickenham on 13 November 2021. Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK
19. Anthony Watson (Leicester Tigers)
20. Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers)
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