Summary
Shaun Wane has stepped down as England's head rugby league coach, nine months before the Rugby League World Cup. Wane, who took the role in 2020, decided to leave after "careful reflection" to allow new leadership to take over. England's rugby team had mixed results during his tenure, including a semifinal exit in the 2022 World Cup and losing all Ashes Tests to Australia last year.
Key Facts
- Shaun Wane stepped down as England's head rugby league coach.
- He became the coach in February 2020, replacing Wayne Bennett.
- England reached the semifinals in the 2022 World Cup but lost to Samoa.
- England won matches against Tonga and Samoa but lost the Ashes series to Australia last year.
- The Rugby Football League plans to make the coaching position part-time now.
- England's next World Cup begins with a match against Tonga in October 2026.
