Shaun will add to the programme and provide incredible value to the girls over the remainder of the WXV Global Series .” … Edwards is one of the most decorated individuals in either code of rugby, winning nine Challenge Cups with Wigan during …
Well, folks, it seems the Red Roses just got a serious upgrade! Shaun Edwards, the man who could probably teach a rock how to defend, has joined England’s women’s rugby team as a consultant. Yes, you heard that right. The same Shaun Edwards who was previously orchestrating the defense for France—because who wouldn’t want to be the mastermind behind a team that’s beaten England a few times?
Now, before you start wondering if he’s going to start shouting ‘Allez les Bleus!’ from the sidelines, let’s clarify. Edwards will be with the Red Roses until the conclusion of the WXV Global Series, which sounds fancy and all, but really just means he’s got a job to do until the end of October. His first task? Helping the team gear up for their match against New Zealand—no pressure there, right?
For those who are living under a rock, the Red Roses are England’s women’s rugby team, and they’ve been making waves in the rugby world. With the Rugby Football Union announcing Edwards’ role, one can only imagine the excitement in the camp. I mean, a defense coach with a track record like his? It’s like finding out your favorite ice cream shop has just hired a celebrity chef.
Edwards is set to hit the ground running, or should I say, hit the pitch running? He’ll travel with the team to North America for their upcoming fixtures, which means he’s about to get a crash course in the art of American rugby fandom. Spoiler alert: it involves a lot of nachos and overzealous cheering.
Now, let’s be real for a second. Edwards’ appointment raises a few eyebrows—after all, he’s British, yet he was playing for the French side just a few months ago. Talk about a plot twist! Rugby fans are known for their loyalty, and switching sides like that might just earn him a few side-eyes at the pub. But hey, in the world of sports, it’s all about who’s got the best strategy, not necessarily whose flag you wave.
As the Red Roses prepare for their match against the USA on October 30th, Edwards’ expertise will be invaluable. If there’s one thing we know, it’s that a solid defense can win matches. Just ask anyone who’s ever watched a rugby game while holding their breath during a last-minute try.
So, here’s to Shaun Edwards joining the Red Roses! May his strategies be sharp, his advice be gold, and may he teach the team how to tackle like they’re trying to win a game of musical chairs—swiftly and with purpose. Let’s hope he brings the magic that turns the Red Roses into an unstoppable force on the pitch. If not, at least we can count on some entertaining sideline antics and maybe a few witty remarks. Cheers to that!
Inspired by: “Shaun Edwards joins Red Roses coaching staff in return to English rugby” (r/World)