CHRIS FOY: Kevin Sinfield can conjure up the magic touch for England as Steve Borthwick's No 2

Wayne Rooney leaves second job in a year with Plymouth bottom of Championship

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Wayne Rooney's time as Plymouth Argyle coach ends after just 7 months

India Today

Former Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has parted ways with Championship side Plymouth Argyle after just seven months in charge. Club Statement | Argyle and Rooney mutually part ways.https://t.co/0KM0pdIRO7#pafc — Plymouth Argyle FC December 31, 2024 The tipping point came after a 2-0 loss to fellow relegation contenders Oxford United on Sunday. Rooney’s challenges at Plymouth followed an equally tough …

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Henry Arundell set to reignite his England career after signing for Bath - as 22-year-old prepares to end his international exile in major boost for Steve Borthwick

Daily Mail

Henry Arundell will reignite his England career from next season after signing with Gallagher Premiership leaders Bath from French giants Racing 92. The 22-year-old has been ineligible to represent Steve Borthwick’s national side since last year’s World Cup after he agreed a deal to stay in Paris until 2026. Henry Arundell will reignite his England career from next season after …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Kevin Sinfield defies injury to complete latest MND quest as donations pass £1m

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Kevin Sinfield on track to pass fundraising target in latest endurance challenge

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Kevin Sinfield begins quest to conquer 230-mile run in latest MND fundraising challenge

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

What next for England after frustrating autumn? Five questions Steve Borthwick must answer before Six Nations

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Complex legacy of Eddie Jones era adds intrigue to England’s must-win clash with Japan

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2 months ago

Steve Borthwick wields the changes in his backline for England's clash with South Africa as they look to bounce back from New Zealand and Australia defeats

Daily Mail

Two of the backs have been dropped for the crunch autumn international clash England will take on back-to-back world champions at Twickenham on Saturday England head coach Steve Borthwick has wielded the axe on backs Ben Spencer and George Furbank for his team's crunch autumn clash with back-to-back world champions South Africa. Steve Borthwick has wielded the changes in his …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Steve Borthwick distances himself from Eddie Jones allegations as selection continuity shows clear contrast

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2 months, 1 week ago

England Sticks with Unchanged Team for Australia Clash

Hindustan Times

England has named an unchanged team for their clash with Australia in the second of four Tests at Twickenham this month. The starting lineup remains the same, with the only adjustments being made to the bench with Luke Cowan-Dickie replacing Theo Dan at hooker and Ben Curry returning to a five-three split between forwards and backs.

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England name unchanged XV to face Australia as Luke Cowan-Dickie returns to the bench

The Telegraph

He recently told Telegraph Sport: “At that point my arm was screwed and then my heart went so I was thinking really what more can happen?” However, he has started this season in fine form for Sale Sharks and is promoted above Theo Dan as replacement hooker behind captain Jamie George. The other change to the bench sees Northampton winger …

England Borthwick

2 months, 1 week ago

Steve Borthwick’s back-line curveball: Why England are switching Slade and Lawrence

The Telegraph

Cowan-Dickie joins a bench that has reverted to a five-three split. In defence, however, Slade has shifted one wider to lead England’s line-speed. Clunky back play has left Lawrence peripheral Otherwise, England have endeavoured to post him in wider positions. Lawrence registered only two carries against New Zealand, and not a single one after the 11th minute. Indeed, as statistician …

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2 months, 1 week ago

The changes Steve Borthwick could make to solve England’s scrum woes

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kevin Sinfield admits he did not expect to still be on England coaching team

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Steve Borthwick needs to deliver and focus on haka as England face New Zealand

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

England v New Zealand: Steve Borthwick backs Ben Earl to cover centre against All Blacks

The Telegraph

Backfield cover will be provided by fly-half Marcus Smith, who Borthwick has previously deployed at full-back, as well as Earl who finished playing centre in the 52-17 victory against Japan in June. In both Tests against New Zealand in the summer, England let winning positions slip in the final quarter, prompting Borthwick to load up on extra loose forwards this …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

England hit by fresh injury blow ahead of All Blacks test

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

England announce first 17 recipients of new contracts as Steve Borthwick’s core squad revealed

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3 months ago

England’s coaching merry-go-round spins again with Richard Wigglesworth promotion

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3 months, 1 week ago

Joe El-Abd sees Ferguson-era Man Utd as example for England after staff upheaval

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3 months, 1 week ago

David Hodgson relishing Grand Final challenge after ‘dark times’ for Hull KR

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3 months, 1 week ago

Five pressing issues Steve Borthwick must address before England’s autumn internationals

The Telegraph

El-Abd, meanwhile, takes charge of defence. And, after conceding just 40 points across two Tests against New Zealand, England will surely persist with the ultra-aggressive blitz appropriated by Jones from the Springboks. …and pick a new leader Henry Slade has been listed in a ‘rehabilitation’ section of the squad, suggesting that he is reasonably close to a return to full …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Cole Palmer forces England into ‘creative’ solution to start alongside Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden

The Independent

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Steve Borthwick was usher at Joe El-Abd’s wedding – now they are plotting England’s future

The Telegraph

One wonders how many of the England players recognised Joe El-Abd when the Oyonnax head coach appeared on the sidelines to observe one of their World Cup training sessions at Stade Ferdinand Petit in their camp at Le Touquet, a seaside resort in northern France. England were attempting to revive their spirits up after World Cup warm-up defeats by Wales, …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

The Premiership fly-half aiming to win an England spot this season

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Steve Borthwick facing shock blow with key England rugby coach Felix Jones set to leave staff

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Gareth Southgate says it’s ‘time for change’ and announces he will step down as England manager

Associated Press

After eight years, four major tournaments and two finals, Gareth Southgate announced he was stepping down as England manager on Tuesday, saying it was “time for change.” Sunday’s 2-1 loss to Spain in the European Championship final proved to be his last game in charge of the national team. “Gareth Southgate’s greatest achievement was not on the pitch, but in …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Phil Foden says he's the 'best player in the Premier League and needs to show it' for England as he responds to criticism of Euro 2024 performances

Daily Mail

The 24-year-old was named the Premier League Player of the Season Phil Foden has failed to carry his Man City form into England's Euro campaign Phil Foden pauses before answering the question. Phil Foden remains in good spirits despite criticism of his performances at Euro 2024 Foden has failed to find his Manchester City form so far at the European …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Kevin Sinfield to miss England's first Test against New Zealand next Saturday to attend Rob Burrow's funeral following the rugby league legend's tragic death, aged 41

Daily Mail

Kevin Sinfield will miss England’s first Test against New Zealand in Dunedin next Saturday, in order to attend the funeral of his good friend, Rob Burrow, who died earlier this month after a protracted battle with Motor Neurone Disease. Kevin Sinfield will miss England's first Test against New Zealand to attend the funeral of Rob Burrow Burrow died earlier this …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Phil Foden rejoins England squad ahead of Euro 2024 clash with Slovakia

The Independent

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7 months ago

John Stones returns to England training just one day after being confined to his room due to sickness - as all 26 players take to the pitches in preparation for Euro 2024 opener

Daily Mail

England were given an important boost for their Euro 2024 opener against Serbia as John Stones returned to training on Thursday following an illness. Stones is the Three Lions' most experienced defender, and without Harry Maguire in the squad Southgate will be hoping his return to the turf spells good news for his fitness levels. John Stones was seen training …

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7 months, 1 week ago

England boasts firepower with Kane, Bellingham, Foden and Palmer to go far at Euro 2024

Associated Press

MANCHESTER, England — With four of Europe’s most-prolific scorers, England has the firepower to end a nearly 60-year wait for silverware. How Gareth Southgate deploys his riches could determine whether it is finally a glorious summer for the Three Lions or if the wait to add a trophy to England’s lone World Cup — won in 1966 — drags on. …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

England want a Skelton or Meafou type – Rusi Tuima is an intriguing project player

The Telegraph

A streamlined squad of 19 for this first England training camp suggests that most of Steve Borthwick’s summer tour party will come from the four clubs who have qualified for the Premiership play-offs. Still, the group assembling at Pennyhill Park combines players likely to make the trip – George Martin and Henry Slade, for instance – among a scattering of …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

ENGLAND SQUAD LADDER: Harry Kane leads 15 untouchable names in Gareth Southgate's 33-man squad... but which 16-goal forward could miss the cut ahead of the Euros?

Daily Mail

Gareth Southgate has once again divided opinion with his latest England squad, naming his 33-player long list of names that have made it through to boot camp and must now battle it out for a place in the live shows. Gareth Southgate named a 33-man provisional squad for the Euros but must cut it down to 26 Jude Bellingham's place …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Owen Farrell joins Jonny Wilkinson to refine kicking at England training base

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Ryan Hall to end playing career at Leeds Rhinos after signing one-year deal

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England receive double injury boost ahead of Ireland Six Nations clash

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10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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11 months, 1 week ago

England confident Cardiff-born Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is ready to take on Wales

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11 months, 1 week ago

England coach Steve Borthwick confirms unchanged XV for home Six Nations clash with Wales as Red Rose hope to build on opening Italy win

Daily Mail

Steve Borthwick has confirmed the selection of an unchanged England starting XV for the Six Nations showdown with Wales at Twickenham on Saturday. By opting for selection stability, Borthwick has backed the five players who made their England debuts in Rome - Ethan Roots and Fraser Dingwall in the starting XV, along with Chandler Cunningham-South, Fin Smith and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

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

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

Steve Borthwick names seven uncapped players in England Six Nations squad

The Telegraph

England head coach Steve Borthwick has told Jamie George to stamp his personality on a new-look squad and insists the hooker can be more than a stopgap captain. As Telegraph Sport first reported, Borthwick confirmed that George will lead England into the 2024 Six Nations as he unveiled a squad featuring seven uncapped players. After attracting strong interest from several …

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1 year ago

Owen Farrell backed by Clive Woodward to take ‘fantastic opportunity’ to alter ‘absurd’ England policy

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1 year ago

How England will develop ‘Borthball 2.0’

The Telegraph

Given they should have a sturdy line-out platform, and a brawny maul, England should be able to unfurl a few innovative strike moves of their own. The decision of who starts at fly-half out of George Ford, Marcus Smith or Fin Smith looms large. Whether or not he heads to the Top 14, Farrell’s sabbatical should give a new fly-half …

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1 year ago

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

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Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow react to being awarded CBEs – ‘I hope we can go to the palace together’

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