English rugby union coach and former player; head coach of Ireland since 2019
The British and Irish Lions Women will play their first-ever home match in Cardiff, with a five-match tour to New Zealand looming. The schedule includes a July 27 warm-up against France in Cardiff, a Black Ferns XV game in Whangārei, and Tests in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
Munster's Jack Crowley is not expected to return from injury until the new year, affecting their URC opener against Glasgow Warriors. Will Harrison’s knee issue compounds fly-half concerns, leaving JJ Hanrahan, Tom Wood and Charlie O’Shea to share out-half duties while Ireland and club medical staff manage the squad around fresh returns.
England's rugby union head coach Steve Borthwick has had his contract extended past the 2028 Six Nations to provide certainty ahead of next year’s World Cup in Australia. The RFU says the move will allow time to decide leadership beyond the tournament while backing the team if they perform well in Australia.