Four men who can define England’s World Cup as ‘overburdened’ Steve Borthwick needs more senior strategic authority
England will be left wondering what might have been at the 2027 Rugby World Cup if the RFU…
Courtney Lawes paves way for dramatic England return with Prem move
Lawes, who will turn 38 next February, retired from international rugby at the end of the 2023 World…
There is no need for revolution
Maro Itoje has backed Steve Borthwick’s tenure as England head coach and told the Rugby Football Union there…
Steve Borthwick suffers another blow as key England staff member is poached by rivals South Africa
By ALEX BYWATER, RUGBY WRITER Published: 13:12 EDT, 30 March 2026 | Updated: 13:17 EDT, 30 March 2026…
RFU address Andy Farrell links, Borthwick given no guarantees
Head coach Steve Borthwick has been given no guarantees over his job as the RFU continues their review…
England have no identity under Borthwick
Sam Vesty, the Northampton Saints head coach, launched a stinging critique of England’s style of play under Steve…
Ireland ‘lucky’ with Andy Farrell in contrast to England and Borthwick
Former Ireland international Bernard Jackman believes that coaching is the “one area” the IRFU have really nailed despite…
Clive Woodward’s verdict on England boss’ future
Steve Borthwick has received backing from England’s 2003 Rugby World Cup-winning head coach Sir Clive Woodward, who insists…
I picked England’s World Cup squad before Six Nations… here are changes I would make
Maro Itoje, Ollie Chessum, Alex Coles, Arthur Clark, Chandler Cunningham-South, Sam Underhill, Tom Curry, Henry Pollock, Guy Pepper,…
England’s priority must be to secure Andy Farrell as Steve Borthwick’s successor
Farrell’s great asset is his empathy, understanding how best to manage his players’ emotions. The past five weeks…
Borthwick has been ‘unbelievable’ for English rugby, says Jamie George
A week ago, Steve Borthwick received a caveated vote of confidence from Bill Sweeney, the RFU chief executive,…
England’s performance in Six Nations epic with France bought Steve Borthwick time but these are the key changes he MUST make after disastrous campaign, writes NIK SIMON
Two white horses galloped around the pitch before kick-off. They were flanked by French and English armies with…