Shaun Edwards back in England as RFU told to urgently act

Shaun Edwards, the former Wales defence coach currently working with France, is reportedly set to be let go by the French Rugby Federation two years before his contract ends, after losing the support of head coach Fabien Galthié. Edwards was present at Wembley on Saturday, May 31, 2026, as a guest of honour at rugby league's Challenge Cup final, where his former club Wigan Warriors won the trophy. Reports from France suggest Edwards will be replaced as defence coach by Gérald Bastide, who previously held the role between 2015 and 2017, with the RFU urged to act quickly to potentially secure his services.