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.