Ex-Leeds Rhinos boss Brian McDermott confirmed as England rugby league coach for 2026 World Cup

Former Bulls man McDermott named England head coach ahead of World Cup

Brian McDermott named England Rugby League head coach, replacing Shaun Wane ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Ex-Leeds boss eyes first-ever title win.

Ex-Leeds Rhinos boss Brian McDermott confirmed as England rugby league coach for 2026 World Cup

Former Leeds Rhinos boss Brian McDermott was today (Thursday) confirmed as England coach for this year’s World Cup.

Brian McDermott appointed England Men’s Head Coach

The Rugby Football League has appointed four-time Super League Grand Final-winning coach Brian McDermott as England Men’s Head Coach. The Gold Coast Titans assistant will lead his country for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup in Australia at the end of this season. McDermott is the most successful coach in Super League history having won eight major trophies with Leeds Rhinos. He was selected by a four-person panel including RFL Chair Nigel Wood O…

Brian McDermott confirmed as England head coach as RFL chair explains decision

Former Leeds Rhinos head coach Brian McDermott has been confirmed as the man to lead England into the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. McDermott has been confirmed as the England head coach and the man to take England into this year’s Rugby League World Cup, with the 56-year-old replacing Shaun Wane after he resigned back […] The post Brian McDermott confirmed as England head coach as RFL chair explains decision appeared first on Serious About Rugby…