رياضة·23.04.2026ملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي McDermott Names Connor Central to England World Cup Plans, Slams Treatment by Predecessor
Brian McDermott has been unveiled as England's new head coach on a short-term deal for the Rugby League World Cup in Australia this autumn, beating Sam Burgess to the role. The former Leeds and London coach, currently working in the NRL with Gold Coast Titans, has confirmed Jake Connor - the 2025 Man of Steel - is central to his plans, while criticizing the 'tremendously unfair' treatment the 31-year-old received from predecessor Shaun Wane.