England head coach John Mitchell has signed a new contract to lead the team to the 2029 World Cup in Australia. The 61-year-old guided the Red Roses to World Cup glory on home soil last year following a 33-13 victory over Canada in the final at Twickenham in September. Coaching contract extensions 🙌 John Mitchell has committed his future with the Red Roses through to the next World Cup cycle, supported by forwards coach Louis Deacon and defence coach Sarah Hunter. — Red Roses (@RedRosesRugby) January 29, 2026“I am pleased to extend my time with the Red Roses,” the 2025 World Rugby coach of the year said in a statement. England’s record points-scorer Emily Scarratt, 35, joins the coaching set-up as “lead attack and backs coach” after calling time on her playing career following last year’s World Cup triumph.