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England Coach Wane Resigns Nine Months Before World Cup
Shaun Wane steps down after six years marked by series wins and a 3-0 Ashes series loss to Australia; RFL to appoint a part-time coach for the upcoming World Cup.
- Shaun Wane, England rugby league head coach, stepped down with immediate effect after six years leading England following Wayne Bennett.
- Poor recent results, including losses to The Kangaroos, contributed to the decision as Wane faced criticism after England lost all three test matches last year despite series wins over Tonga and Samoa.
- The RFL interim chief executive Abi Ekoku paid tribute to Wane, thanking him for his leadership and `unstinting dedication` to the programme, while Wane said, `It has been the honour of my life to coach England Rugby League over the last six years.`
- The RFL will immediately start the search for a successor to Wane and expects the role to revert to part-time, with the appointment due ahead of this year's World Cup in the Southern Hemisphere.
- No warm-up fixtures are scheduled, complicating preparations for the incoming head coach who must ready England for their World Cup opener against Tonga in Perth on October 17, also facing France and Papua New Guinea.
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