Quick Info
| Profession | Rugby union coach; former rugby league footballer |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 17/10/1966 |
| Age | 59 years |
| Birthplace | Wigan, England |
Latest News about Shaun Edwards
18/06/2026
France head coach Fabien Galthié confirmed that Shaun Edwards would leave his role in the national setup as part of a wider coaching reshuffle. The move came despite France’s strong recent performances and was framed as an organisational change ahead of the next phase of the team’s World Cup cycle.
17/03/2026
Shaun Edwards said France’s defensive effort helped secure another Six Nations title and indicated he remains open to future coaching opportunities after his France tenure. The comments came as France completed a major championship campaign and strengthened his reputation as one of rugby’s leading defensive minds.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Shaun Edwards |
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| Known For | Defence coach for the France national rugby team; former rugby league player |
| Honours | OBE |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.73 m |
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| Weight | 74 kg |
Personal Life
| Birth Name | Shaun Edwards |
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Career
| Playing Career | Former rugby league footballer, mainly as a scrum-half or stand-off |
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| Coaching Career | Rugby union coach; defence coach for the France national team |
| Achievements | Most decorated player in rugby league history with 37 winner's medals; inducted into the Rugby League Hall of Fame in 2015; played for Wigan between 1983 and 1997; won a record eight championships and a record nine Challenge Cups with Wigan; appeared in 11 Challenge Cup finals; coached London Wasps as assistant coach from 2001 and as head coach from 2005 to 2011; coached Wales national team as assistant coach from 2008 to 2012, winning the Grand Slam in 2008; coached British and Irish Lions on their 2009 tour to South Africa; won three consecutive Premiership titles with Wasps (2003, 2004, 2005) and the Anglo-Welsh Cup in 2006 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born in Wigan, England. | |
| 2. Began his senior rugby league career with Wigan at a young age. | |
| 3. Was known as one of the most decorated players in rugby league history. | |
| 4. Also represented Ireland and England in rugby league during his playing career. | |
| 5. Received the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) for his services to sport. |