Mitchell gets England head coach job

The Rugby Football Union has confirmed that John Mitchell will be England’s head coach for the game against Scotland A in Leicester on Sunday.

Mitchell agrees new contract with RFU

John Mitchell has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract extension to stay on as England’s defence coach until the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Rugby must learn less is more – Mitchell

England defence coach John Mitchell says there could be a few positives to come out of this coronavirus pandemic for rugby if it creates greater professionalism worldwide.

Mitchell rejects Super Rugby franchise

John Mitchell has turned down an offer to join the Chiefs coaching staff in order to focus on his commitments with England.

Tactical blunder cost All Blacks at RWC

Former assistant coach Wayne Smith has revealed in detail the tactical error he believes led to the All Blacks’ shock World Cup elimination.

Nine Boks in BaaBaas squad

Six current and former Springboks have been added to the Barbarians added to the World Cup-winning trio named in the Barbarians squad for their November internationals.

‘England must be prepared for anything’

England defence coach John Mitchell says he expects the Springboks to be more direct than the All Blacks in the World Cup final on Saturday.

Jones: Rassie is a cunning coach

Eddie Jones says that while England are expecting a physical onslaught from the Boks, they are also prepared for an unexpected approach during Saturday’s World Cup final.

Farrell changes tackle technique

England captain Owen Farrell has been altering his tackle technique to conform to World Rugby’s updated guidelines regarding no-arms tackles.

Mitchell extends England stay

John Mitchell has been handed a two-year extension to his contract as England’s defence coach.