Ex-Leeds Rhinos boss Brian McDermott confirmed as England rugby league coach for 2026 World Cup

Brian McDermott: England must do things differently to end Australia’s dominance

England have never won the World Cup, with Australia triumphing in nine of the last 10 editions.

Former Bulls man McDermott named England head coach ahead of World Cup

Brian McDermott named England Rugby League head coach, replacing Shaun Wane ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Ex-Leeds boss eyes first-ever title win.

Ex-Leeds Rhinos boss Brian McDermott confirmed as England rugby league coach for 2026 World Cup

Former Leeds Rhinos boss Brian McDermott was today (Thursday) confirmed as England coach for this year’s World Cup.

Brian McDermott's first words as England appointment confirmed

Former Leeds Rhinos boss Brian McDermott has been confirmed as England's new head coach.

Brian McDermott appointed England Men’s Head Coach

The Rugby Football League has appointed four-time Super League Grand Final-winning coach Brian McDermott as England Men’s Head Coach. The Gold Coast Titans assistant will lead his country for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup in Australia at the end of this season. McDermott is the most successful coach in Super League history having won eight major trophies with Leeds Rhinos. He was selected by a four-person panel including RFL Chair Nigel Wood O…

McDermott appointed England coach for RLWC2026

Titans assistant coach Brian McDermott will draw on his NRL knowledge as he prepares to take charge of England at IRL Rugby League World Cup 2026.