Wallaroos Head Coach Jo Yapp to return to England after ...
Rugby Australia has announced that Wallaroos Head Coach Jo Yapp will return to England at the conclusion of the 2025 Rugby World Cup.
www.rugbypass.comHere’s the latest about Jo Yapp based on recent public reporting:
- Jo Yapp finished her contract as Wallaroos head coach in 2025 and announced she would return to England after the World Cup, with Rugby Australia beginning a search for her successor.[2][3]
- In 2026, she was reported to have been appointed to a new RFU role as Head of Women’s Pathway, starting July 2026, signaling a continued leadership role in England women’s rugby and alignment with England Rugby’s pathway strategy.[4]
- Reports in May 2026 connected Yapp with leadership for the 2027 British & Irish Lions Women’s tour, indicating ongoing high-profile coaching roles at the elite level.[6][8]
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