Yapp makes history as first Lions Women coach
Jo Yapp has made history by being appointed as the first coach of the British and Irish Lions Women for their inaugural tour in New Zealand. With extensive coaching experience and a strong background as a former England captain, Yapp aims to create a special team that represents the best of women's rugby. The tour will begin with a warm-up match against a Black Ferns XV, followed by three Tests in major New Zealand cities.
- ▪Jo Yapp is the first British and Irish Lions Women coach for the upcoming tour in New Zealand.
- ▪She has a rich coaching background, including leading Australia to the final eight of the last World Cup.
- ▪The Lions Women will play their first match against a Black Ferns XV on September 4, 2027.
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Yapp makes history as first Lions Women coachImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Yapp brings a wealth of coaching experience to the roleBySara OrchardRugby union commentatorPublished7 minutes agoFormer England captain Jo Yapp says she wants to "create something truly special" after being named as the first British and Irish Lions Women coach for next year's inaugural tour in New Zealand.Yapp won 70 caps as a scrum-half and went to three World Cups, leading the Red Roses to the 2006 decider.After spells with England Women Under-20s, Worcester Warriors Women and the Barbarians, she guided Australia to the final eight of last year's World Cup before returning to England to take up the role of head of women's pathway.The Lions Women will open their tour with a warm-up match against a…
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