Shaun Wane will continue as head coach of the England men’s rugby league team through to the next Rugby League World Cup in 2025. Despite the disappointment of missing out on the final of last year’s World Cup on home soil, the Rugby Football League have confirmed that Wane will remain in post for another three years and for the next tournament in France.
England were beaten by Samoa in extra time in the semi-finals of last year’s World Cup in London, but Wane has retained the backing of the playing group despite that result. The Guardian understands that senior RFL officials, led by the chairman, Simon Johnson, conducted an extensive review in the off-season which included crucial conversations with senior England players. They all gave their backing for Wane to continue in the role.
