Kevin Rouet transitions from Canada coach to Saracens role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 8:36 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Kevin Rouet has taken on the role of attack coach at Saracens after previously coaching Canada, where he faced off against England's top players in the Women's Rugby World Cup final. Rouet's experience with Saracens has raised concerns within the Rugby Football Union due to his proximity to England's key players. Despite the RFU's hesitation in sharing training data, Rouet believes that the arrangement benefits England more. As Saracens aims to capture the Premiership Women's Rugby title, Rouet will revert to his Canada coaching duties in the autumn, looking to challenge England's impressive winning streak.
- •Rouet coached Canada before joining Saracens as attack coach.
- •Concerns arose over the sharing of training data with Canada.
- •Rouet believes his experience will help Canada improve.
- •Saracens aims to reclaim the PWR title after a two-year gap.
- •Rouet will return to Canada duties in the autumn.
- 8:36 PMYahoo Sports — 'I know how England think' - Rouet on suspicion-raising Saracens stint
- 8:28 PMBBC Sport — 'I know how England think' - Rouet on suspicion-raising Saracens stint
"Kevin Rouet went from trying to stop England internationals Zoe Harrison, Marlie Packer and Jess Breach with Canada, to coaching them with Saracens in a matter of weeks.
"Kevin Rouet went from trying to stop England internationals Zoe Harrison, Marlie Packer and Jess Breach with Canada, to coaching them with Saracens in a matter of weeks.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 8:36 PM'I know how England think' - Rouet on suspicion-raising Saracens stint
Kevin Rouet went from trying to stop England internationals Zoe Harrison, Marlie Packer and Jess Breach with Canada, to coaching them with Saracens in a matter of weeks.
- BBC SportJun 11, 2026, 8:28 PM'I know how England think' - Rouet on suspicion-raising Saracens stint
Kevin Rouet went from trying to stop England internationals Zoe Harrison, Marlie Packer and Jess Breach with Canada, to coaching them with Saracens in a matter of weeks.
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