Former England full-back Mike Brown headhunted for new coaching role

Harlequins legend Brown, 41, has spent the last 10 months as Esher RFC's Sporting Director.

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Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 3:27 PM

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Mike Brown has been appointed Director of Rugby at Loughborough University starting in January 2027.
Brown will conclude his role as Sporting Director at Esher RFC before joining Loughborough.
He will oversee the strategic direction and commercial growth of both men's and women's rugby programs.

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Former England full-back Mike Brown has been appointed as the Director of Rugby at Loughborough University. The 41-year-old will officially begin his new position in January 2027 after concluding his current tenure at Esher RFC.

Brown, who earned 72 caps for England, has spent the past 10 months serving as Sporting Director at Esher. In his new role, he will report to Loughborough's Director of Sport Lou Gear and oversee strategic direction across BUCS, the National League, and PWR competitions.

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