Louis Deacon rugby player
Louis Deacon rugby player

Louis Deacon

7th Oct 1980 1.98m/117kg No 4 Lock

How WXV 1 was won: England’s journey to glory

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

We recount the steps the Red Roses took to claim the inaugural WXV 1 title in New Zealand. ‘Resounding’ is probably the best way to describe the Red Roses’ win in the WXV 1 decider with...

WXV 1 set for kick off in Wellington

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

We preview the start of the inaugural WXV 1 tournament, featuring England, Canada, France, Australia, Wales and world champions New Zealand. The world’s best in women’s rugby have descended...

WXV 1: France forced into reshuffle

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

France were the final team in WXV 1 to name their 30-player squad for the first edition of the tournament, which will get underway in Wellington on 20 October. Co-coaches Gaëlle Mignot and David...

WXV 1: Squads confirmed as excitement builds

1 year ago

France have become the final team in WXV 1 to name their 30-player squad for the first edition of the tournament, which will get underway in Wellington on 20 October. England, Canada and Wales all confirmed...

RFU and RPA announce landmark new contracts for Red Roses

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Rugby Players’ Association (RPA) are pleased to announce landmark new contracts for its women’s senior players, the Red Roses. The three-season agreement,...

England Women New Coaching Set Up

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

John Mitchell to be appointed England Women’s Head Coach, New Red Roses coaching roles for Sarah Hunter and Lou Meadows   The RFU is delighted to announce that John Mitchell will be appointed...

Red Roses coaching update: Scott Bemand and Louis Deacon

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scott Bemand has decided he will step down from his role as England Women backs coach at the end of the 2023 TikTok Women’s Six Nations. Bemand was appointed lead coach of the England Women...

England Women head coach to step down following 2023 Women’s Six Nations

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) can confirm England Women head coach Simon Middleton has decided he will step down from his role after the conclusion of the 2023 Women’s Six Nations. The 57-year-old...

Deacon appointed England Women Forwards Coach

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England Women have appointed Louis Deacon as forwards coach with immediate effect.    Former England and Leicester Tigers lock-turned-coach Deacon will have responsibility for the forwards...

Three England U20 coaches named for 2018/19 season

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England Rugby have announced the appointment of their three U20 coaches for the 2018/19 season.   Mark Hopley, James Scaysbrook and Richard Whiffin all join for 18 months as part of the latest coach...