England head coach Shaun Wane has left the function after nearly six years in cost, the Rugby Soccer League (RFL) stated on Wednesday, and the search is on for a alternative 9 months earlier than the Rugby League World Cup.
Wane, who beforehand coached Wigan, was appointed in February 2020 and adopted NRL teaching legend Wayne Bennett into the job.
He took cost of his first aggressive match in June 2021 earlier than main England after they hosted the Rugby League World Cup the next yr.
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England misplaced to Samoa within the semi-finals, and Wane then gained a Check collection over Tonga in 2023 after which towards Samoa the next yr, earlier than suffering an Ashes whitewash against Australia in November last year.
Former England head coach Shaun Wane. Getty
“It has been the honour of my life to educate England Rugby League during the last six years however after cautious reflection I consider the time is true to step apart and permit the programme to maneuver ahead into its subsequent chapter,” Wane stated in an RFL assertion.
“I want everybody concerned with England Rugby League one of the best going ahead and for the World Cup later this yr.”
The 2026 Rugby League World Cup might be hosted by Australia, Papua New Guinea and New Zealand in October-November.
England will face Tonga in Perth of their opening match on October 17, then tackle France per week later earlier than finishing the group stage towards Papua New Guinea in New South Wales.
