Six more years for Lancaster

01 October 2014Lancaster's coaching lieutenants Graham Rowntree, Andy Farrell and Mike Catt have also completed new deals to run until the end of the 2019-20 season.

The new contract for former Leeds boss Lancaster is the longest ever awarded to an England head coach, a massive show of faith from the RFU.

Lancaster had to fight for his permanent appointment in March 2012, but this extended contract is a clear boost to England's preparations for hosting Rugby World Cup 2015.

Chief executive Ian Ritchie said RFU bosses were determined to act swiftly to secure the long-term fu…