John Mitchell rugby player
John Mitchell rugby player

John Mitchell

1st Jan 1970 1.90m/100kg Coach

New Zealand Rugby order snap review for under fire Foster

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ian Foster's role as the head coach of the All Blacks is in doubt.   Following the series loss to Ireland, New Zealand Rugby launched an urgent review after cancelling a planned press...

John Mitchell handed new role at Wasps

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former England assistant coach John Mitchell, who joined Wasps last summer, has made a switch from attack coach to defence coach at the club, trading responsibilities with Matt Everard.    Mitchell...

John Mitchell named Japan's assistant coach

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wasps Attack Coach John Mitchell will link up with Japan as their Defence Coach in May as they prepare for the Rugby World Cup in 2023.     Mitchell, who joined Wasps last summer, will continue...

Wasps confirm 2021/22 squad with Launchbury captaining the side

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wasps have now confirm our 46-man first-team squad and coaching structure for the 2021/22 campaign.     The Club has also delighted to announce that Joe Launchbury will continue...

Two new additions to England coaching team

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has finalised his England senior men’s coaching set-up with the appointments of Richard Cockerill and Anthony Seibold.    Cockerill joins as a forwards coach and will work...

Richard Cockerill to join England coaching staff - report

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill is reportedly set to join a revamped England coaching team.   According to the Daily Mail, his appointment could be confirmed next week, with...

Gleeson joins England coaching staff

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Martin Gleeson will join the England senior coaching set-up as attack coach. Gleeson joins from Wasps, where he has been attack coach since 2019.  He enjoyed a successful rugby league playing...

John Mitchell joins Wasps backroom staff

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

John Mitchell has vacated his role as the England defence coach and will be joining the Wasps coaching staff.   The Premiership club confirmed the news on Friday with the following statement:   'Wasps...

John Mitchell named as England A head coach

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England defence coach John Mitchell has been tasked with overseeing the England A side as they prepare for their clash against Scotland A this weekend.    England head coach Eddie Jones said: “Mitch...

England assistant coaches step down

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England Rugby coaches Simon Amor and Jason Ryles are stepping down from their roles with the senior men’s team.   Amor and the RFU have mutually decided to part company so that he can explore...