Sione Fukofuka Appointed Head Coach of Scotland Women
Scottish Rugby frames the hire as the catalyst for a refreshed setup geared toward the new global calendar ahead of the 2029 World Cup.
Overview
- Scottish Rugby confirmed the appointment following a competitive recruitment process, with the role due to begin in January subject to a visa and based in Edinburgh.
- Fukofuka most recently led the United States women, having previously served as Australia women assistant and Queensland Reds women attack coach.
- He succeeds Bryan Easson, who guided Scotland to the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-finals after roughly five years in charge.
- Executives tied the move to an expanded professional programme, citing increased player contracts and a Central Programme at Oriam now underway.
- Scotland’s next campaign starts in the 2026 Women’s Six Nations, opening away to Wales on 11 April with home dates against England on 18 April and France on 9 May.