Jo Yapp appointed to new RFU role of Head of Women's Pathway
Seventy-time capped England international Jo Yapp has been appointed the Head of Women’s Pathway – a br...
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Key points about Jo Yapp (recent highlights)
- Jo Yapp has been a prominent figure in women’s rugby coaching, most notably serving as the Wallaroos head coach in Australia and moving into leadership roles within England Rugby’s pathways. This trajectory has kept her in the spotlight for national-team development and women’s rugby leadership.[2][7]
- In late 2023, Yapp was appointed as the Wallaroos’ full-time head coach on a two-year deal, signaling a formal high-performance pathway for Australia’s women’s program.[2]
- Since then, there have been various discussions in rugby media about her impact, leadership, and plans for the program ahead of major competitions like World Cups and pathway developments for women’s rugby in the UK and Australia. For example, coverage around her roles and philosophy has featured in outlets such as The Roar and Rugby Australia communications.[1][7][2]
- In 2026, there are references to her taking on roles within England Rugby related to women’s pathways, indicating continued influence on talent development and coaching pipelines.[5][10]
Where to check for the latest
- Rugby Australia and Wallaroos official channels (team announcements, press conferences, and squad updates).[2]
- The Roar rugby section and The Roar Rugby Podcast for interviews and analysis with Jo Yapp.[7][1]
- England Rugby and major rugby-news aggregators (BBC Sport Rugby Union, World Rugby news) for pathway roles and development announcements.[9][10]
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