England head coach Stuart Lancaster has signed a new contract with the Rugby Football Union.

The deal will see Lancaster through until 2020, offering him the chance to lead England in two World Cups, inclusive of the 2019 tournament being held in Japan.

"We are lucky to have a talented, committed and passionate coaching group," said RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie of the deal.

"Coaching at international level is unique in that the time Stuart and the coaches have with the players is limited and in that regard it requires a special and stable coaching team.

"We therefore felt it important to secure their long-term future and we believe this is entirely the right decision for the future of England Rugby."

Coaches Graham Rowntree, Mike Catt and Andy Farrell have also made the move to extend their contracts to the end of the 2019-20 season.