1 year, 6 months ago

Steve Borthwick concerned by World Rugby’s ‘consistency’ on disciplinary issues

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy England head coach Steve Borthwick has highlighted World Rugby’s inconsistent approach to disciplinary issues. Tom Curry was sent off in the third minute of Saturday’s World Cup victory over Argentina for a dangerous tackle and received a two-match ban, yet similar incidents involving South Africa’s Jesse Kriel and Martin Sigren of Chile failed to produce a dismissal, citing or suspension. There has been a large amount of commentary from different sources about what appears to be a lack of consistency and transparency in the decision making process Steve Borthwick Borthwick also highlighted that when Owen Farrell was sent off for a dangerous tackle against Wales and then cleared by a disciplinary hearing, World Rugby intervened by appealing against the decision. I also note there was a tremendous amount of comment from World Rugby on Owen Farrell for a couple of weeks during our preparation for this tournament.

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1 month ago

Wales taught us that the last thing players need is MORE coaching… just don't expect Steve Borthwick to catch on, writes CHRIS FOY

Daily Mail

Profound thanks are due to Matt Sherratt and Lee Blackett for proving last weekend - with Wales and England A respectively - that less can be more when it comes to coaching rugby teams. Wales interim head coach Matt Sherratt deserves profound thanks and praise for proving that sometimes less can be more when it comes to coaching rugby teams …

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Steve Borthwick calls on England to be ‘a better team’ against France

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4 months, 1 week ago

Freddie Steward says players, not Steve Borthwick, are at fault for England woe

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rassie Erasmus knows England coach Steve Borthwick ‘is a bit under pressure’

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

England boss Steve Borthwick voices ‘Aussie rules’ fear over new law directive

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: English rugby's problems run far deeper than on-field errors - these are the four issues they must fix off the pitch too

Daily Mail

After England’s defeat by Australia last Saturday, I wrote that Steve Borthwick’s side is not getting the key moments that define international rugby right. OVERSEAS PLAYER RULE When Borthwick names his team to face back-to-back world champions South Africa on Saturday, no one can say it’s the best England side he can pick. England are reeling after shipping 42 points …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

England v Australia result: Problems old and new plague Steve Borthwick’s England to raise serious questions about future

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Steve Borthwick insists on ‘open door’ England after bullying claims under Eddie Jones

The Telegraph

England head coach Steve Borthwick believes he has built an environment where players are unafraid to speak out after accusations that his predecessor, Eddie Jones, ruled by fear. In extracts from Danny Care’s autobiography, Everything Happens for a Reason: My Life in Rugby, the veteran scrum-half accused Jones of acting like a “despot who disappeared people” during his six-year reign …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

RFU give strong backing to Steve Borthwick after ‘out of the blue’ coaching departures

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Steve Borthwick taunted by All Blacks fan: England coach challenges New Zealand to ‘beat us with style’

The Telegraph

“The result is super important,” he added. By watching them and seeing what was going on in their coaches’ box, we certainly caused some stress and hopefully we can do that again this week.” The issue for England is that there is a widespread expectation that New Zealand will be better too, with Robertson having got his first game under …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

England seek clarity on New Zealand scrums from World Rugby as team named to face All Blacks

The Telegraph

Experts, including Telegraph Sport columnist Brian Moore, television commentator David Flatman and Harlequins scrum coach Adam Jones, have questioned the legality of All Blacks loosehead Ethan de Groot’s action in the first Test that New Zealand won 16-15 in Dunedin. Moore wrote that “Ethan de Groot was illegally shifting outside Will Stuart and driving straight upwards” which helped give New …

11 months, 1 week ago

Steve Thompson claims rugby is ‘flogging the players until they literally fall apart’

The Independent

1 year, 1 month ago

Three back rowers can solve Steve Borthwick’s problem after England A’s 91-5 thrashing of Portugal

The Telegraph

It is not all doom and gloom when it comes to English rugby. Just 24 hours after Steve Borthwick watched his senior side lose a fourth successive Calcutta Cup encounter with Scotland, the head coach was back on a familiar stomping ground taking a look into the future. For the first time in eight years, England’s A side were being …

1 year, 2 months ago

Fans deserve better – Steve Borthwick wants Six Nations improvement from England

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1 year, 2 months ago

Steve Borthwick demands different mindset for different Six Nations results

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1 year, 2 months ago

Steve Borthwick knows England players need to be ‘supported and cared for’

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1 year, 2 months ago

Topsy Ojo: Time is right for England boss Steve Borthwick to introduce new blood

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1 year, 2 months ago

Steve Borthwick hails influence of absent Owen Farrell as he considers England captaincy contenders

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1 year, 5 months ago

Steve Borthwick’s plans for England’s Six Nations campaign well under way

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1 year, 5 months ago

Steve Borthwick insists an ongoing investigation over alleged 'white ****' slur made by South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi is 'not a Tom Curry issue'... as captain Owen Farrell slams abuse directed at the

Daily Mail

England head coach Steve Borthwick and captain Owen Farrell have hit out at abuse directed to Tom Curry as an investigation continues into a complaint made by the flanker during their semi-final loss to South Africa. Tom Curry alleged that Bongi Mbonambi called him a 'white c***' in the World Cup semi-final Steve Borthwick insisted World Rugby's investigation should not …

1 year, 5 months ago

REVEALED: World Rugby are looking into a DIFFERENT incident involving Tom Curry and Bongi Mbonambi in investigation into England 'white ****' slur - despite fans claiming South Africa star's innocence

Daily Mail

World Rugby are investigating an off-the-ball flashpoint between Bongi Mbonambi and Tom Curry, before the England flanker complained to the referee last Saturday that he had been racially abused by South Africa's hooker. My advice would be to put earphones in and decide for yourself what you hear✌ pic.twitter.com/8Qo571qd4s — In Your Head October 23, 2023 England's Tom Curry pictured …

1 year, 5 months ago

5 things we learned from England’s progress through the Rugby World Cup

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1 year, 5 months ago

Jonny May backs ‘genius’ Steve Borthwick to crack the code of rugby with England

The Independent

1 year, 5 months ago

World Rugby reviewing allegation from England’s Curry of racial slur by Mbonambi at Rugby World Cup

Associated Press

PARIS — World Rugby is reviewing an allegation by England flanker Tom Curry that he was the subject of an alleged discriminatory remark by Springboks hooker Mbongeni Mbonambi in their Rugby World Cup semifinal. The global governing body said on Monday it was formally looking into the claim, which — if proven — threatens Mbonambi’s participation for South Africa in …

1 year, 6 months ago

Eddie Jones lashes out in spiky press conference after Australia humiliated by Wales

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1 year, 6 months ago

Steve Borthwick questions World Rugby’s silence on red card inconsistency

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1 year, 6 months ago

World Rugby chief confident no confusion around disciplinary issues at World Cup

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1 year, 7 months ago

Steve Borthwick ‘very happy’ with England squad despite defeat to Fiji

The Independent

1 year, 7 months ago

England will learn fate of Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell on Tuesday

The Independent

1 year, 7 months ago

‘Personal attacks’ on Owen Farrell over red card are wrong, says Steve Borthwick

The Independent

1 year, 7 months ago

Owen Farrell: World Rugby appeals against disciplinary decision to overturn red card

The Independent

1 year, 7 months ago

World Rugby appeals against decision to overturn Owen Farrell’s red card

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1 year, 7 months ago

Alex King warns Wales to watch out for ‘hurting’ England

The Independent

1 year, 7 months ago

Steve Borthwick avoids grand statements but England’s Rugby World Cup squad offers clues

The Independent

1 year, 8 months ago

Ben Earl commends England coach Steve Borthwick’s tactful approach with squad

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2 years ago

Steve Borthwick explains why England should be ‘excited’ before World Cup

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2 years, 1 month ago

Steve Borthwick was right – England weren’t good at anything, admits Eddie Jones

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2 years, 2 months ago

Steve Borthwick had no qualms about Owen Farrell selection despite ban criticism

The Independent

2 years, 2 months ago

Steve Borthwick not focused on possible Eddie Jones reunion with England

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2 years, 3 months ago

Steve Borthwick named England head coach to replace sacked Eddie Jones

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2 years, 3 months ago

Steve Borthwick and Warren Gatland in for new-look Six Nations

The Independent

2 years, 3 months ago

Steve Borthwick is appointed England's new head coach

Daily Mail

England have appointed Steve Borthwick as their new head coach just nine months before the 2023 World Cup gets underway in France. Steve Borthwick has replaced Eddie Jones as England's new head coach on a five-year deal Jones was relieved of his duties earlier this month after a disappointing 2022 Speaking following his appointment, Borthwick said: 'I'm deeply honoured to …

2 years, 3 months ago

Steve Borthwick: The quiet Cumbrian set to succeed Eddie Jones as England coach

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2 years, 3 months ago

Steve Borthwick: New England coach’s five most pressing problems

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2 years, 3 months ago

Steve Borthwick focused on Leicester amid links to England job

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2 years, 3 months ago

Steve Borthwick: The quiet Cumbrian set to succeed Eddie Jones as England boss

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2 years, 3 months ago

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Eddie Jones' England tenure was all misguided rhetoric and false promises

Daily Mail

I’m always sorry to see people lose their job but Eddie Jones has been badly distracted since the last World Cup and he’s paid the price. Eddie Jones has paid the price for becoming completely focused on the 2023 World Cup He lost focus of simply winning the next game and allowed himself to get distracted by the media, former …

3 years, 7 months ago

Warren Gatland upset by criticism of British and Irish Lions in Rassie Erasmus misconduct charge

The Independent

5 years, 2 months ago

RFU confirm Steve Borthwick will leave England set-up at end of season with Jason Ryles joining as skills coach

The Telegraph

The RFU have confirmed that Steve Borthwick will leave the England coaching set-up at the end of the season, with Jason Ryles joining from rugby league as a skills coach in November. Borthwick was Eddie Jones’ first appointment when the Australian took over from Stuart Lancaster as England head coach in the wake of Rugby World Cup 2015, the pair …

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