England hit by Alex Mitchell injury blow ahead of Scotland showdown
1 year, 1 month ago

England hit by Alex Mitchell injury blow ahead of Scotland showdown

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Steve Borthwick defends England’s tactics which earned Calcutta Cup success
1 month ago

Steve Borthwick defends England’s tactics which earned Calcutta Cup success

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England vs Scotland LIVE rugby: Six Nations latest build-up and updates ahead of Calcutta Cup clash
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1 month ago

England vs Scotland LIVE rugby: Six Nations latest build-up and updates ahead of Calcutta Cup clash

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Scotland take on England for the Calcutta Cup England will be out for a rare Calcutta Cup success as Scotland take on the Auld Enemy in a crunch Six Nations clash. Having begun brightly at Murrayfield last year, Steve Borthwick’s side were undone by their errors and some familiarly incisive Scottish attacking play. Duhan van der Merwe ran rampant en …

England forced into late change just days before clash with Scotland after Steve Borthwick loses star to injury ahead of Six Nations showdown
1 month ago

England forced into late change just days before clash with Scotland after Steve Borthwick loses star to injury ahead of Six Nations showdown

Daily Mail  

England have summoned their super-patient ‘Superman’ to answer a second-row emergency after Leicester giant George Martin was ruled out of Saturday's Calcutta Cup revenge mission at Twickenham. Having earned the tag of ‘Super Ted’ after emerging as a home-grown teen prospect at Worcester, Hill was similarly acclaimed yesterday by Maro Itoje, as the England captain said: ‘I am very happy …

Alex Dombrandt recalled to England squad for Scotland clash
1 month, 1 week ago

Alex Dombrandt recalled to England squad for Scotland clash

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Tom Curry and George Martin set to return to full training ahead of Scotland tie
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Tom Curry and George Martin set to return to full training ahead of Scotland tie

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Suffering Scotland look set to lose both Finn Russell and Darcy Graham for trip to Twickenham in blow to Calcutta Cup five-in-a-row hopes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Suffering Scotland look set to lose both Finn Russell and Darcy Graham for trip to Twickenham in blow to Calcutta Cup five-in-a-row hopes

Daily Mail  

Scotland have suffered a fresh blow with the news that Finn Russell and Darcy Graham are both set to miss the clash against England at Twickenham after suffering concussion in the weekend defeat to Ireland. Finn Russell watches on from the stands after suffering a head injury against Ireland Russell is now a doubt for the Calcutta Cup clash with …

Ireland 27-22 England: Hosts secure dominant bonus-point win to kick-start their Six Nations title defence - as Steve Borthwick's men suffer second-half collapse to lose a sixth Test out of seven
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ireland 27-22 England: Hosts secure dominant bonus-point win to kick-start their Six Nations title defence - as Steve Borthwick's men suffer second-half collapse to lose a sixth Test out of seven

Daily Mail  

Dry January is over and the beer taps in Dublin’s pubs were in full flow. Ireland got their Six Nations campaign off to a winning start with a defeat of England The hosts pressed their advantage in the second half and capitalised on defensive mistakes Steve Borthwick's struggling side have now suffered six of their last seven Tests From the …

Pressure on Borthwick and focus on forwards – Ireland v England talking points
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pressure on Borthwick and focus on forwards – Ireland v England talking points

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England receive key fitness boost ahead of Six Nations opener
1 month, 3 weeks ago

England receive key fitness boost ahead of Six Nations opener

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Jamie George set to miss England’s Six Nations opener in major blow for Steve Borthwick
2 months ago

Jamie George set to miss England’s Six Nations opener in major blow for Steve Borthwick

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Jamie George WITHDRAWS from England's Six Nations squad due to injury - as axed skipper is joined by four others in blow to Steve Borthwick
2 months ago

Jamie George WITHDRAWS from England's Six Nations squad due to injury - as axed skipper is joined by four others in blow to Steve Borthwick

Daily Mail  

Jamie George is one of five players who have been forced to withdraw from England's Six Nations squad – a week after he was deposed as captain – while the disruption has brought a call-up for Northampton wonderkid Henry Pollock. George was informed that he was being replaced by Maro Itoje as skipper of the national team, the day before …

Captain Sione Tuipulotu an injury concern for Scotland ahead of Six Nations
2 months, 1 week ago

Captain Sione Tuipulotu an injury concern for Scotland ahead of Six Nations

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Steve Borthwick wants replacements to help England finish with a flourish
2 months, 1 week ago

Steve Borthwick wants replacements to help England finish with a flourish

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England dealt Six Nations injury blow with Immanuel Feyi-Waboso ruled out of tournament
2 months, 2 weeks ago

England dealt Six Nations injury blow with Immanuel Feyi-Waboso ruled out of tournament

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Scotland star Hastings set to miss Six Nations after suffering fractured jaw in action for Glasgow
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Scotland star Hastings set to miss Six Nations after suffering fractured jaw in action for Glasgow

Daily Mail  

Gregor Townsend has been dealt a massive blow after Adam Hastings was all but ruled out of Scotland’s Six Nations campaign. The Glasgow Warriors fly-half is set to be sidelined for the next few months after undergoing surgery on a fractured jaw sustained in last Friday’s United Rugby Championship victory over Scarlets. Hastings required urgent medical attention after suffering a …

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
4 months, 1 week 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 …

England suffer double injury blow before South Africa test
4 months, 2 weeks ago

England suffer double injury blow before South Africa test

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England handed HUGE double injury blow ahead of South Africa clash with two key stars set to miss out with head injuries
4 months, 2 weeks ago

England handed HUGE double injury blow ahead of South Africa clash with two key stars set to miss out with head injuries

Daily Mail  

The pair were withdrawn during England's weekend defeat against Australia Tom Curry and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso have been ruled out with head injuries The Roses will be without a key duo for their Twickenham clash v South Africa England have been hit by more disruption after being forced to rule Tom Curry and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso out of the clash with South …

Ben Spencer to make first England start against New Zealand - as Bath captain, 32, wins three-way tussle for scrum-half place at Twickenham
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ben Spencer to make first England start against New Zealand - as Bath captain, 32, wins three-way tussle for scrum-half place at Twickenham

Daily Mail  

Ben Spencer will make his first start for England, at the age of 32, against New Zealand on Saturday – as the Bath captain has won a three-way tussle for the vacant scrum-half place. Elsewhere, Ellis Genge and Tom Curry are among those recalled to the England starting XV, as Steve Borthwick has opted to bring forward his team announcement. …

England v New Zealand: Steve Borthwick backs Ben Earl to cover centre against All Blacks
4 months, 3 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 …

England hit by fresh injury blow ahead of All Blacks test
5 months ago

England hit by fresh injury blow ahead of All Blacks test

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Alex Mitchell ruled out of England squad with George Ford a doubt for autumn
5 months, 1 week ago

Alex Mitchell ruled out of England squad with George Ford a doubt for autumn

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Alex Mitchell a doubt for England squad for autumn Tests after concerning neck injury update
5 months, 1 week ago

Alex Mitchell a doubt for England squad for autumn Tests after concerning neck injury update

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England sweating over fitness of George Ford and Alex Mitchell ahead of autumn Tests
5 months, 3 weeks ago

England sweating over fitness of George Ford and Alex Mitchell ahead of autumn Tests

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England face an injury crisis with half-backs Alex Mitchell and George Ford BOTH doubts for next month's Autumn internationals
5 months, 3 weeks ago

England face an injury crisis with half-backs Alex Mitchell and George Ford BOTH doubts for next month's Autumn internationals

Daily Mail  

England head coach Steve Borthwick is sweating on the fitness of first-choice half-backs Alex Mitchell and George Ford for his team’s four crunch November fixtures. Sale No 10 Ford, meanwhile, limped off in his team’s defeat by Saracens and is awaiting scan results on a quadriceps tear. Steve Borthwick could find himself in the midst of an injury crisis ahead …

Why Steve Borthwick MUST pick England's forgotten man to do battle with the All Blacks, writes CHRIS FOY
6 months ago

Why Steve Borthwick MUST pick England's forgotten man to do battle with the All Blacks, writes CHRIS FOY

Daily Mail  

It's time to make more noise about a quiet man. Since he became captain of our club, he’s become better and better.’ Steve Borthwick was in attendance for the Premiership opener and Spencer surely made a powerful point to the England head coach. Bath captain Ben Spencer has been backed for an England recall against the All Blacks England coach …

Japan 17-52 England: Marcus Smith dazzles in EIGHT-TRY thumping win for Steve Borthwick's side in reunion with old head coach Eddie Jones - but Charlie Ewels is sent off late on in sour note ahead of
9 months ago

Japan 17-52 England: Marcus Smith dazzles in EIGHT-TRY thumping win for Steve Borthwick's side in reunion with old head coach Eddie Jones - but Charlie Ewels is sent off late on in sour note ahead of

Daily Mail  

As is customary in Japan, England's victorious players walked the perimeter of Tokyo's National stadium and collectively bowed to all four stands. Marcus Smith shone as England inflicted a crushing defeat on their former head coach Eddie Jones to give their summer tour lift off in Tokyo's National Stadium Japan were overwhelmed 52-17 in their first match since Eddie Jones …

England make fly half decision as Steve Borthwick names team to face Japan
9 months, 1 week ago

England make fly half decision as Steve Borthwick names team to face Japan

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Andy Farrell focused on pitch and not online as Ireland face Six Nations decider
1 year ago

Andy Farrell focused on pitch and not online as Ireland face Six Nations decider

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Andy Farrell gives same Ireland team chance for retribution in Six Nations title decider
1 year ago

Andy Farrell gives same Ireland team chance for retribution in Six Nations title decider

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Craig Gordon, 41, called up by Scotland as Steve Clarke ponders ‘interesting decision’
1 year ago

Craig Gordon, 41, called up by Scotland as Steve Clarke ponders ‘interesting decision’

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Ollie Lawrence: Scotland hurt inspired historic Ireland victory
1 year ago

Ollie Lawrence: Scotland hurt inspired historic Ireland victory

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Ben Earl’s dynamism and brave use of the bench: How England pulled off shock win against Ireland
1 year ago

Ben Earl’s dynamism and brave use of the bench: How England pulled off shock win against Ireland

The Telegraph  

Fast starts are relatively easy. At half-time of this compelling contest at Twickenham, just after Jack Crowley had slotted a fourth penalty to put his team 12-8 ahead, Ireland’s players sprinted off the field as though they were chasing the opening kick-off – mind games 101. England’s head coach used this fictional moment to stress that with continuity, his team’s …

England receive double injury boost ahead of Ireland Six Nations clash
1 year ago

England receive double injury boost ahead of Ireland Six Nations clash

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Marcus Smith recovers from calf injury to feature in Steve Borthwick's England squad to face Ireland, with Alex Mitchell also returning after a knee issue kept him out in Scotland
1 year ago

Marcus Smith recovers from calf injury to feature in Steve Borthwick's England squad to face Ireland, with Alex Mitchell also returning after a knee issue kept him out in Scotland

Daily Mail  

Steve Borthwick must decide if he is fit enough for the 23 after his calf injury England head coach Steve Borthwick will be able to call on Marcus Smith for the first time in this year’s Six Nations after the star No 10 completed his recovery from a calf injury. Marcus Smith is in the Six Nations squad to face …

England are 'hopeful' fly-half Marcus Smith can return for their Six Nations clash against Ireland... leaving Steve Borthwick with a fascinating selection dilemma of who takes the No 10 jersey
1 year ago

England are 'hopeful' fly-half Marcus Smith can return for their Six Nations clash against Ireland... leaving Steve Borthwick with a fascinating selection dilemma of who takes the No 10 jersey

Daily Mail  

England are 'hopeful' that Marcus Smith will be available to face Ireland on March 9 - meaning that they now have a trio of talented playmakers all vying for the No 10 shirt at Twickenham. England are 'hopeful' Marcus Smith will be able to return to action for their Six Nations match against Ireland on March 9 It means Steve …

Marcus Smith and Alex Mitchell to link up with England at York training camp
1 year ago

Marcus Smith and Alex Mitchell to link up with England at York training camp

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Steve Borthwick hopes England fly-half Marcus Smith could be fit to face Ireland
1 year ago

Steve Borthwick hopes England fly-half Marcus Smith could be fit to face Ireland

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England heading in right direction overall under Steve Borthwick – Jamie George
1 year, 1 month ago

England heading in right direction overall under Steve Borthwick – Jamie George

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England makes big call to drop fullback Steward for Six Nations match at Scotland
1 year, 1 month ago

England makes big call to drop fullback Steward for Six Nations match at Scotland

Associated Press  

EDINBURGH, Scotland — Scotland and England changed their fullbacks for their Six Nations clash on Saturday at Murrayfield. Beside Kinghorn, wing Kyle Steyn and Rugby World Cup captain Jamie Ritchie have been summoned following the disputed home loss to France when a late try wasn’t given. ”Jamie’s really accepted the challenge that was there about a month ago.” Keeping the …

Steve Borthwick knows England players need to be ‘supported and cared for’
1 year, 2 months ago

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

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Steve Borthwick names seven uncapped players in England Six Nations squad
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Liam Livingstone leads recovery as England beat New Zealand to level ODI series
1 year, 6 months ago

Liam Livingstone leads recovery as England beat New Zealand to level ODI series

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England leave out Owen Farrell for Ireland test amid ongoing disciplinary case
1 year, 7 months ago

England leave out Owen Farrell for Ireland test amid ongoing disciplinary case

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Jack van Poortvliet ruled out of World Cup as England call up Alex Mitchell
1 year, 7 months ago

Jack van Poortvliet ruled out of World Cup as England call up Alex Mitchell

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Alex Mitchell set for England call if Jack van Poortvliet ruled out of World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

Alex Mitchell set for England call if Jack van Poortvliet ruled out of World Cup

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Alex King warns Wales to watch out for ‘hurting’ England
1 year, 7 months ago

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

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England face major blow as James Anderson suffers groin injury ahead of Ashes 2023
1 year, 10 months ago

England face major blow as James Anderson suffers groin injury ahead of Ashes 2023

India TV News  

In a major blow to England's preparation for Ashes 2023, James Anderson is a doubt for the upcoming one-off test against Ireland starting on June 1. The veteran bowler suffered a groin injury during Lancashire's most recent County Championship clash against Somerset at Manchester's Emirates Old Trafford. England are yet to announce the squad for Ireland Test but now are …

Ollie Chessum joins Ollie Lawrence in missing England’s Six Nations finale
2 years ago

Ollie Chessum joins Ollie Lawrence in missing England’s Six Nations finale

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