Posts Tagged ‘John Mitchell’

  • John Mitchell to depart England Rugby

    Jul 23, 21 • 970 Views • Europe, General News, International, NationalComments Off on John Mitchell to depart England Rugby

    John Mitchell is stepping down from his England defence coach role after the Autumn Series to take on a new position at Wasps RFC. Speaking about John’s decision, England head coach Eddie Jones said: “I’d like to thank John for his hard work and...

  • Mitchell appointed as England defence coach

    Sep 19, 18 • 1627 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Mitchell appointed as England defence coach

    John Mitchell has been appointed as England’s new defence coach until the end of Rugby World Cup 2019 while Scott Wisemantel will continue his role as attack coach. Mitchell will leave his executive of rugby role at the South African Super Rugby side, the...

  • Former All Blacks Head Coach John Mitchell hired as USA Rugby Men’s Eagles Head Coach

    Jan 5, 16 • 1554 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Former All Blacks Head Coach John Mitchell hired as USA Rugby Men’s Eagles Head Coach

    Boulder, Colo. – USA Rugby has announced the hiring of John Mitchell as Head Coach of the Men’s Eagles. Mitchell has been signed to a four-year contract, effective immediately. Born in Hawera, New Zealand, Mitchell appeared in six matches with the All...

  • John Mitchell appointed as USA Eagles head coach – Get to know him

    Jan 5, 16 • 1753 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on John Mitchell appointed as USA Eagles head coach – Get to know him

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  • School Rugby boys given the opportunity to train with a rugby legend

    Aug 6, 13 • 3304 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on School Rugby boys given the opportunity to train with a rugby legend

    Schools boys given the opportunity to train with a rugby legend John Mitchell, ex All Blacks player and coach who is famous for guiding the Lions to Currie Cup Victory, will teach approximately 2 400 rugby players from 40 schools around South Africa about...

  • Schools boys given the opportunity to train with a rugby legend

    Aug 6, 13 • 2683 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Schools boys given the opportunity to train with a rugby legend

    John Mitchell, ex All Blacks player and coach who is famous for guiding the Lions to Currie Cup Victory, will teach approximately 2 400 rugby players from 40 schools around South Africa about what it takes to ‘Power Through’ from school boy rugby to...

  • Hoërskool Wonderboom & Hoërskool Jeugland Training With Rugby Legend John Mitchell

    May 28, 13 • 6622 Views • SchoolComments Off on Hoërskool Wonderboom & Hoërskool Jeugland Training With Rugby Legend John Mitchell

    Hoërskool Wonderboom from Pretoria were given the opportunity to train with a rugby legend 28 May 2013. John Mitchell, ex-All Blacks player and coach and helped guide the Lions to Currie Cup Victory, went to Hoërskool Wonderboom in Pretoria last week to...

  • Schools boys given the opportunity to train with a rugby legend

    May 17, 13 • 2711 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on Schools boys given the opportunity to train with a rugby legend

    Schools boys given the opportunity to train with a rugby legend 17 May 2013.  John Mitchell, ex All Blacks player and coach who is famous for guiding the Lions to Currie Cup Victory, will teach approximately 2 400 rugby players from 40 schools around South...

  • 2013 Lions squad confirmed

    Jan 15, 13 • 3248 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on 2013 Lions squad confirmed

    The Golden Lions Rugby Union is pleased to confirm the 35-man MTN Lions squad that will participate in the Lions Challenge series.   MTN Lions final squad:   Gavin Annandale Martin Bezuidenhout Michael Bondesio Marnitz Boshoff JJ Breet Willie Britz...

  • Coca-Cola opts to cease sponsorship of Ellis Park Stadium

    Jan 8, 13 • 2511 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Coca-Cola opts to cease sponsorship of Ellis Park Stadium

    The Golden Lions Rugby Union would like to announce that popular beverage company Coca-Cola has chosen not to renew their naming right sponsorship of Ellis Park Stadium. Coca-Cola, who have been the naming rights sponsor of the stadium since 2008, have chosen...

  • New agreement between GLRU and John Mitchell

    Nov 23, 12 • 2418 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on New agreement between GLRU and John Mitchell

    The Golden Lions Rugby Union would like to announce a new agreement that has been reached between the Union and coach John Mitchell. Mitchell will, with immediate effect, assume the position of technical advisor to the MTN Golden Lions, with assistant coach...

  • Mitchell looks ahead to future at Lions

    Nov 13, 12 • 2319 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on Mitchell looks ahead to future at Lions

    Lions head coach John Mitchell returned to work at the Golden Lions Rugby Union offices yesterday morning, following a four month period of absence, and is looking forward to his future at the Union. Mitchell is in the process of settling back in at the Lions...

  • Official GLRU statement regarding John Mitchell's suspension

    Jun 26, 12 • 2182 Views • NationalComments Off on Official GLRU statement regarding John Mitchell's suspension

    The Golden Lions Rugby Union confirmed this morning that John Mitchell, head coach of the MTN Lions team, has been suspended to provide the Union with the opportunity to investigate certain allegations. Lions President, Kevin de Klerk said, “we are...

  • John Mitchell suspended by Lions

    Jun 22, 12 • 3730 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on John Mitchell suspended by Lions

    MTN Lions coach John Mitchell has been suspended with immediate effect after several players listed grievances against him and the manner in which he treats them. The suspension was confirmed by GLRU President Kevin de Klerk in an interview with the website...

  • Lions stick to their guns for WP

    Aug 16, 11 • 1983 Views • NationalComments Off on Lions stick to their guns for WP

    MTN Golden Lions coach John Mitchell today named his team to do battle with the DHL Western Province in Cape Town on Friday night and has named almost exactly the same team that dominated against the FS Cheetahs this past weekend. Mitchell made only one...

  • Mitchell: "I'm sick of making excuses"

    Apr 25, 11 • 2074 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Mitchell: "I'm sick of making excuses"

    Fed-up Lions coach John Mitchell urged his team’s billionaire investors to take action if they want to put an end to the losing culture at the union. Mitchell was speaking after his team’s 34-30 loss to the Chiefs on Saturday and made it...