22 h. ago US rugby hopes Ilona Maher will be part of England and Fiji DC doubleheader

Washington date confirmed for Steve Borthwick’s men while women’s World Cup preparations bring Fiji to town Steve Borthwick’s England team will play in Washington DC in July, World Rugby and USA Rugby will formally announce on Tuesday, in a double-header that may see the superstar Ilona Maher run out for the US Eagles women against Fiji.“The US is a rapidly growing rugby market with strong commercial and hosting interest ahead of the 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cups,” said Brett Robinson, the World Rugby chair, announcing a 12-game US men’s and women’s summer schedule he said “reflects our ambition to enhance performance, attract new audiences, and fuel rugby’s growth.” Continue reading...

Politics

39 h. ago Thomas Tuchel makes major change from Gareth Southgate on day one of first England camp

Thomas Tuchel has gathered his England squad together for the first time since becoming the Three Lions manager, and the players will have to get used to a new way of working

Politics

66 h. ago Farrell looks likely to overlook England coaches for his British Lions staff

Borthwick said backroom team not been approachedCoaches set to miss out for second straight Lions tourAndy Farrell looks likely to overlook England’s assistants when selecting his British & Irish Lions coaching staff, with Steve Borthwick revealing he has not been approached about members of the backroom team.After England rounded off their Six Nations campaign with a record win against Wales to secure second place, Borthwick said he wanted as many of his players selected for the Lions tour as possible when Farrell names his squad on 8 May. Borthwick also endorsed Maro Itoje for the captaincy. Continue reading...

Politics

66 h. ago Pollock cameo captures air of optimism around buoyant England

Borthwick says Northampton youngster ‘just comes on and wants to win’ and is not letting the shirt weigh him downNo title, no trophy, but the morning after the night before was a bright one for Steve Borthwick. An absence of silverware but glistening silver linings all over the place. The most ruthless, complete performance of Borthwick’s tenure puts the exclamation mark on England’s best Six Nations campaign for five years and gives reason for a genuine sense of optimism that his side have come of age.It was only a few weeks ago that England were being booed by the Twickenham crowd, but such dissent feels a world away now and perhaps no one epitomises the feelgood factor more than Henry Pollock. Brought on for his debut after 48 minutes, his first involvement was to pack down for a scrum. After a word of encouragement from Ellis Genge, there Pollock was, grinning from ear to ear, backslapping teammates, high-fiving, bringing smiles to the faces of both Curry brothers. Continue read...

Politics

66 h. ago Opportunity knocks for England’s next generation as Lions tour looms

Steve Borthwick’s side secured their first four-win Six Nations since 2020 and could provide plenty of tourists

Politics

66 h. ago Steve Borthwick hoping England are well represented on Lions tour

England look set for sizeable contingent in Andy Farrell’s squad.

Politics

3 d. ago Alex Mitchell knows England need to maintain standards after Wales rout

Steve Borthwick’s men finished Guinness Six Nations runners up.

Politics

3 d. ago Steve Borthwick backs Maro Itoje for Lions captaincy after England miss out on Six Nations title despite rampant 10

England scored 10 tries in a merciless display but France's victory over Scotland meant the trophy was lifted in Paris. Itoje's side finished second in the standings - their best finish since 2020.

Politics

3 d. ago Borthwick backs England players for Lions squad after rout of Wales

Coach believes many have boosted chances for AustraliaBorthwick says Maro Itoje is potential Lions captainSteve Borthwick believes several of his England players have enhanced their chances of touring with the British & Irish Lions this summer following their record 68-14 demolition of Wales in Cardiff. Borthwick says his team are developing fast and also backed his skipper, Maro Itoje, as a potential Lions captain.Andy Farrell will not unveil his Lions squad until early May but Borthwick hopes England’s 10-try display has given the former some “good headaches” as he seeks the best mix of talent to face the Wallabies in a three-Test series in July and August. Continue reading...

Sport

3 d. ago Steve Borthwick backs ‘outstanding’ Maro Itoje for British and Irish Lions captaincy

Itoje has furthered his captaincy credentials in a four-win Six Nations for England

Politics

3 d. ago Electric England answer Steve Borthwick call as bold selections pay off in Wales rout

10-try Six Nations demolition in Cardiff offers exciting glimpse of what the future could hold

Politics

3 d. ago England prove Steve Borthwick right as four predictions come true in Wales thrashing

WALES 14-68 ENGLAND: Steve Borthwick's England completed their Six Nations campaign in style with a number of players impressing during a dominant win against Wales

Politics

3 d. ago Wales v England LIVE: Result and reaction from Six Nations as brilliant England seal record win in Cardiff

Wales 14-68 England: Steve Borthwick’s side ran in 10 tries to humiliate Wales and put the pressure on France in the title race

Politics

4 d. ago Maro Itoje insists England need to take game to Wales in Cardiff

England in title contention ahead of Principality Stadium showdown.

Politics

4 d. ago Welsh banana skin gives England golden Six Nations opportunity

Wales may be on a 16-match losing run but a fierce Six Nations rivalry never lacks meaning, which gives Steve Borthwick’s men a fascinating challenge

Politics

5 d. ago Talking points: Borthwick rolls the dice as England bid for title in Cardiff

For the first time since 2020, England enter the final round of the Six Nations with a shot at winning the title.

Politics

6 d. ago Marcus Smith back for England as Steve Borthwick targets Six Nations glory

England go into ‘Super Saturday’ a point behind leaders France.

Events

6 d. ago England seek new solution to problem position as Steve Borthwick gambles again

A paucity of centre and second row options have left a strange looking 23 to take on Wales on the final weekend of the Six Nations

Politics

6 d. ago Steve Borthwick rolls the dice by recalling Marcus Smith for Wales match

Dropped England stand-off to return at fullbackFreeman picked at centre and Roebuck earns debutMarcus Smith has been recalled to the starting lineup for England’s Super Saturday clash with Wales while Henry Pollock is in line for a debut from the bench with Steve Borthwick rolling the dice as his side seek an unlikely Six Nations title.Smith returns to the side at full-back with Elliot Daly switching to the left wing while Tommy Freeman is deployed at outside centre and Tom Roebuck earns a first start on the right wing. Ben Curry and Luke Cowan-Dickie also come into the side while on the bench Borthwick has included the 20-year-old Northampton flanker Pollock as well as George Ford, who is in line for a first appearance of this year’s championship and a 99th cap. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Steve Borthwick rolls dice by recalling Marcus Smith for Wales finale

Harlequin returns at full-back for England in CardiffFreeman picked at centre and Roebuck earns debutMarcus Smith has been recalled to the starting lineup for England’s Super Saturday clash with Wales while Henry Pollock is in line for a debut from the bench with Steve Borthwick rolling the dice as his side seek an unlikely Six Nations title.Smith returns to the side at full-back with Elliot Daly switching to the left wing while Tommy Freeman is deployed at outside centre and Tom Roebuck earns a first start on the right wing. Ben Curry and Luke Cowan-Dickie also come into the side while on the bench Borthwick has included the 20-year-old Northampton flanker Pollock as well as George Ford, who is in line for a first appearance of this year’s championship and a 99th cap. Continue reading...

Politics