Scarratt joins England coaching team permanently
Summary
Emily Scarratt, England's top points-scorer in rugby, has joined the England women's national rugby team (the Red Roses) coaching staff permanently. She previously coached the team temporarily during the 2026 Women's Six Nations and will now leave her coaching role at Loughborough Lightning to focus on England.Key Facts
- Emily Scarratt played for England in five Rugby World Cups.
- She scored more points than any English rugby player, male or female.
- Scarratt was interim attack and backs coach for England during the 2026 Women's Six Nations.
- England won their eighth consecutive Women's Six Nations title in May 2026.
- She has left Loughborough Lightning after eight years as a player and coach there.
- She retired from playing after helping England win the Rugby World Cup in 2025.
- Scarratt helped the England attack score 27 more points in the 2026 Six Nations compared to 2025.
- Coach John Mitchell praised her impact on the team’s coaching environment.
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