Brian McDermott believes he can devise the code to finally crack England's quest for a maiden Rugby League World Cup title and end Australia's long-standing dominance.
Brian McDermott has been appointed as the new England head coach, taking on the job ahead of the Rugby League World Cup 2026.
Kevin Sinfield is among the interview panel to advise on the next England head coach to replace Shaun Wane, who stepped down in January.
St Helens head coach Paul Rowley has expressed his interest in the vacant England head coach job, saying he has a "burning desire" to coach his country.
Hull KR coach Willie Peters has stated his interest in taking over as England boss for the World Cup.
England head coach Shaun Wane insists he is the right man to lead England into the Rugby League World Cup 2026 despite being on the end of a 3-0 Ashes loss to Australia.
Updates, commentary, analysis and scores from the third Test between England and Australia as the Kangaroos completed a 3-0 series whitewash.
England's Mikolaj Oledzki says making sure the Ashes series against Australia finishes 2-1 feels almost "life or death" after the Kangaroos clinched the series win.
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