Taylor to guide Lightning defence after Sale exit
Former Sale Sharks women's head coach Rachel Taylor will join Loughborough Lightning to guide their defence for the 2025-26 season.
The ex-Wales back five forward saw Sale win only once as they finished bottom of the English Premiership in 2024-25.
Taylor, 41, announced her decision to step down from that role before the campaign ended with Tom Hudson later brought in as her successor.
"I tried my hand at being a head coach which I thoroughly enjoyed, but I still feel I have a lot to explore and develop as a coach," said Taylor.
"I feel this environment will encourage and support me to do that."
Lightning head coach Nathan Smith said Taylor "came with fresh ideas and a determination to improve and to be a success within the team".
He added: "I feel the areas in which she will focus on are areas we need improvement on and I am looking forward to working with her."
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