Mather steps up as GB head coach

GISELLE Mather has been appointed Great Britian women’s head coach following her departure from Trailfinders.

World Cup winner Mather, who won 34 caps for England, said: “I am incredibly excited to take on this role. Women’s rugby is on the rise globally, and to be a part of that trajectory and development at an international level is a fantastic opportunity.

“I look forward to working with the talented group of players that we have and pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve as a team.”

Mather, who previously coached Wasps women and London Irish men, left her role as director of rugby at Trailfinders last month “due to a difference in philosophy for our second season”, having led the club to a sixth place finish in their first season in the women’s Premiership.