Jo Yapp named head coach of women's Lions team for 2024 tour
ESPN Rugby • 1 min read • Latest: May 27, 2026, 12:34 PM
Last updated May 27, 2026
Jo Yapp has been appointed as the head coach of the inaugural British and Irish Lions women’s team. The squad will embark on their first tour to New Zealand next year. This marks a significant step in the development of women's rugby within the Lions framework. Yapp's appointment comes as the team prepares for the critical tour, aiming to establish a competitive presence in international women's rugby.
- •Jo Yapp appointed head coach of women's Lions team
- •First tour scheduled for New Zealand in 2024
- •Establishment of a women's team reflects rugby's growth
- •Preparation for the tour is underway
- •Focus on building a competitive squad for international matches
- 12:34 PMESPN Rugby — Yapp to coach inaugural women's Lions squad
"Jo Yapp has been appointed head coach of the British and Irish Lions women's team for their inaugural tour to New Zealand next year.
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