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England women’s head coach Simon Middleton will step down from his role at the end of this year’s Six Nations, the RFU has confirmed.
Middleton, 57, suffered World Cup final heartbreak last year when his England team were denied global glory by New Zealand after recording a 30-match unbeaten run to that point.
His future post that tournament had been unclear, but after two final defeats in 2017 and 2022, Middleton will move on later this year.
Middleton joined the RFU in 2014 and in his time in charge of England’s women’s side, he has made the Red Roses the dominant force in the female game.
During his tenure to date, he has guided England to five Six Nations titles and four grand slams and was awarded an MBE for services to rugby in 2021.
Middleton’s last campaign in charge will be this year’s Six Nations. Forwards coach Louis Deacon and backs coach Scott Bemand will also remain in their roles for the Championship.
England women’s head coach Simon Middleton will step down at the end of the Six Nations
The Red Roses suffered a heartbreaking loss to New Zealand in November's World Cup final
Middleton said: ‘Representing England in a coaching or playing capacity must be the pinnacle of any sporting career.
‘I can’t put into words how proud and fortunate I’ve been to be able to do this for the last nine years. Outside of my family, rugby has been my life, giving me purpose, great memories, and even greater friends. Growing up as a lad from Knottingley in Yorkshire, I was inspired by the likes of Sir Bill Beaumont, Will Carling and the great England sides of the 70s, 80s and 90s.
‘To find myself so heavily involved with England in the game
