England Women boss Simon Middleton named World Rugby’s coach of the year | Rugby Union News
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England Women’s Simon Middleton named World Rugby’s coach of the year for 2021; Middleton beats New Zealand’s Ian Foster and Australia’s Dave Rennie to the award and becomes the first coach of a women’s team to win the accolade; Middleton’s team went unbeaten in 2021
Last Updated: 07/12/21 4:24pm
England are on an 18-match winning run under Simon Middleton
England Women’s Simon Middleton has been named World Rugby’s coach of the year for 2021.
Middleton is the first coach of a women’s team to win the award, beating New Zealand’s Ian Foster and Dave Rennie of Australia.
Also in contention were Allan Bunting and Cory Sweeney, who oversee the New Zealand women’s sevens team.
Middleton steered the Red Roses through a second successive unbeaten calendar year. The team are currently on an 18-game winning streak and have risen to No 1 in the world rankings.
Earlier this year, England won their third straight Women’s Six Nations with a 10-6 win over France 10-6 at the Twickenham’s Stoop.
England also managed back-to-back victories against reigning world champions New Zealand last month.
