Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp will finish her time in charge after the 2025 Rugby World Cup.
Yapp will remain in England after the World Cup due to family reasons after relocating to Australia at the end of 2023.
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Since then, the former English international has guided the Wallaroos to one of their most successful periods.
This includes their first piece of silverware in their 30 year history in the form of the WXV 2 title.
"My family and I are very grateful for the opportunities we’ve had in Australia and I am proud of the progression the Wallaroos program has had over the past 18 months,” Yapp said in a statement.
“This was a difficult decision, as I thoroughly enjoy coaching the Wallaroos, but my family always come first when considering future plans and we have decided to return to the UK once my contract expires.
“There is still a lot of rugby ahead and the key reason for announcing this now is to avoid any distractions before the critical preparation period for the World Cup begins.
“I want to thank everyone at Rugby Australia who has made me feel so welcome. I am now focused on leading this talented and exciting Australian team into the 2025 World Cup.”
Rugby Australia will commence the recruitment process to appoint Yapp's successor following the hallmark event.
Director of High Performance Peter Horne thanked Yapp for her strong contribution to the Wallaroos and Australian Rugby.
“Jo has made a positive impact on the Wallaroos since relocating to Australia 18 months ago and we wish her and her family all the best for the future,” RA Head of High Performance Peter Horne said.
“The growth of women’s rugby in Australia has been evident during her tenure and this is a credit to Jo and her staff as they build towards the Rugby World Cup.
“It’s an exciting period for the Wallaroos with a home World Cup in 2029 on the horizon and we will look at the best possible candidates to fill the role for next year.”
