John Mitchell (rugby union)

John Mitchell

Mitchell in 2006
Full name	John Eric Paul Mitchell
Date of birth	(1964-03-23) 23 March 1964 (age 60)
Place of birth	Hāwera, New Zealand
Height	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
School	Francis Douglas Memorial College
Notable relative(s)	Daryl Mitchell (son) Paul Mitchell (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker, Number 8, Lock Current team England Women (head coach) Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 1983–1984 King Country () 1985–1995 Waikato 136 (287) 1990–1991 Garryowen () Correct as of 15 May 2023 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1994 New Zealand XV 1 (0) 1996 Barbarian F.C. 1 (5) Coaching career Years Team 1996 Ireland (forwards) 1996–1999 Sale Sharks 1997–2000 England (forwards) 1999–2000 London Wasps (assistant) 2000–2001 Chiefs 2001–2003 New Zealand 2004–2005 Waikato 2006–2010 Western Force 2010–2012 Golden Lions 2011–2012 Lions 2012 Sale Sharks (director) 2013–2014 KwaZulu-Natal University 2016–2017 United States 2017–2018 Bulls 2017–2018 Blue Bulls 2018–2021 England (defence) 2022–2023 Japan (defence) 2023– England Women Correct as of 15 May 2023

John Eric Paul Mitchell (born 23 March 1964) is a New Zealand professional rugby union coach and former player who has been coaching the England Women's national team since 2023. His son is New Zealand International cricketer Daryl Mitchell.