Steve Borthwick distances himself from Eddie Jones allegations as selection continuity shows clear contrast
4 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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

Steve Borthwick’s selection shows England’s desperation – but there is logic behind bold calls
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steve Borthwick’s selection shows England’s desperation – but there is logic behind bold calls

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

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

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Why Steve Borthwick won’t be sacked despite England’s autumn of discontent
4 months, 1 week ago

Why Steve Borthwick won’t be sacked despite England’s autumn of discontent

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Rassie Erasmus knows England coach Steve Borthwick ‘is a bit under pressure’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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Steve Borthwick insists there is now 'growth' in his England squad after shock allegations about a toxic culture under Eddie Jones
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Steve Borthwick insists there is now 'growth' in his England squad after shock allegations about a toxic culture under Eddie Jones

Daily Mail  

Danny Care has accused Jones of ruling 'by fear' during his time with England Borthwick took over from Jones, whose work has been highlighted in a new book Steve Borthwick claimed on Tuesday he has created a positive, supportive working environment with England which is closely monitored, amid the fallout from Danny Care's allegations about a toxic culture under Eddie …

Steve Borthwick ‘disappointed and surprised’ by coaching departures as he sets out plan for future
5 months, 1 week ago

Steve Borthwick ‘disappointed and surprised’ by coaching departures as he sets out plan for future

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England’s coaching merry-go-round spins again with Richard Wigglesworth promotion
5 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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Joe El-Abd sees Ferguson-era Man Utd as example for England after staff upheaval
5 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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England clarify Kevin Sinfield’s future as new coaching role revealed
5 months, 3 weeks ago

England clarify Kevin Sinfield’s future as new coaching role revealed

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Who is Joe El-Abd? England appoint Steve Borthwick’s former flatmate as new defence coach
6 months ago

Who is Joe El-Abd? England appoint Steve Borthwick’s former flatmate as new defence coach

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RFU give strong backing to Steve Borthwick after ‘out of the blue’ coaching departures
6 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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Felix Jones delivers England fresh hammerblow as defence coach WALKS OUT on Steve Borthwick's collapsing backroom - as third recent staff exit threatens to undo progress on the pitch
7 months ago

Felix Jones delivers England fresh hammerblow as defence coach WALKS OUT on Steve Borthwick's collapsing backroom - as third recent staff exit threatens to undo progress on the pitch

Daily Mail  

Steve Borthwick's bid for long-term success with England has been hit once again after key assistant Felix Jones resigned from his role as defence coach. England defence coach and two-time World Cup winner Felix Jones has quit his position This is the third recent staff exit for Steve Borthwick, pictured, after Aled Walters and Tom Tombleston Jones is close to …

Felix Jones quits as defence coach – but England want him to serve 12-month notice period
7 months ago

Felix Jones quits as defence coach – but England want him to serve 12-month notice period

The Telegraph  

Felix Jones has sensationally resigned as England defence coach to leave Steve Borthwick’s backroom staff in tatters, but the Rugby Football Union intend to make him work his 12-month notice period. Barely three weeks after Ireland poached the highly rated head of strength and conditioning Aled Walters, Jones’ resignation just seven months into his role threatens to upend head coach …

Ben Youngs believes ‘very good coach’ Eddie Jones has a lot to offer Japan
9 months, 1 week ago

Ben Youngs believes ‘very good coach’ Eddie Jones has a lot to offer Japan

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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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Topsy Ojo: Time is right for England boss Steve Borthwick to introduce new blood
1 year, 2 months ago

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

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Steve Borthwick ‘very happy’ with England squad despite defeat to Fiji
1 year, 7 months ago

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

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Ben Earl commends England coach Steve Borthwick’s tactful approach with squad
1 year, 8 months ago

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

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Steve Borthwick returns to Leicester to strengthen England’s coaching staff
1 year, 10 months ago

Steve Borthwick returns to Leicester to strengthen England’s coaching staff

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

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

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Steve Borthwick was right – England weren’t good at anything, admits Eddie Jones
2 years, 1 month ago

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

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Steve Borthwick had no qualms about Owen Farrell selection despite ban criticism
2 years, 2 months ago

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

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Steve Borthwick not focused on possible Eddie Jones reunion with England
2 years, 2 months ago

Steve Borthwick not focused on possible Eddie Jones reunion with England

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Steve Borthwick makes his first big move as England coach by appointing Harlequins' Nick Evans
2 years, 2 months ago

Steve Borthwick makes his first big move as England coach by appointing Harlequins' Nick Evans

Daily Mail  

Steve Borthwick has made his first big move as England head coach by appointing Nick Evans as his attack chief for the 2023 Six Nations. Evans’ imminent joining of the England camp raises questions over the future of Martin Gleeson, the attack coach Borthwick inherited when he succeeded the sacked Eddie Jones last month. Steve Borthwick has added Nick Evans …

Steve Borthwick claims he will return England to ELITE status
2 years, 3 months ago

Steve Borthwick claims he will return England to ELITE status

Daily Mail  

Steve Borthwick launched his England regime on Monday with a stark message about the scale of the salvage operation - to transform a national team lacking world-class qualities, while working against the clock. The new head coach was duly unveiled at Twickenham, two weeks after Eddie Jones's fate was sealed following a dire autumn Test campaign. Steve Borthwick has replaced …

Steve Borthwick named England head coach to replace sacked Eddie Jones
2 years, 3 months ago

Steve Borthwick named England head coach to replace sacked Eddie Jones

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Steve Borthwick is appointed England's new head coach
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 …

Steve Borthwick: The quiet Cumbrian set to succeed Eddie Jones as England coach
2 years, 3 months ago

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

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Steve Borthwick: New England coach’s five most pressing problems
2 years, 3 months ago

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

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Steve Borthwick focused on Leicester amid links to England job
2 years, 3 months ago

Steve Borthwick focused on Leicester amid links to England job

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Steve Borthwick: The quiet Cumbrian set to succeed Eddie Jones as England boss
2 years, 3 months ago

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

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England sack Eddie Jones after dismal run of results under head coach
2 years, 3 months ago

England sack Eddie Jones after dismal run of results under head coach

Daily Mail  

Eddie Jones has been sacked as England's head coach, ending his seven-year reign, with Richard Cockerill taking over until a permanent replacement is found. Eddie Jones has been sacked as England head coach, ending his seven-year reign in charge England have looked lost for some time and their recent results have been poor Sportsmail revealed that Jones would be given …

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

Eddie Jones' ex-assistant Steve Borthwick insists England boss has a master plan for 2023 World Cup
3 years ago

Eddie Jones' ex-assistant Steve Borthwick insists England boss has a master plan for 2023 World Cup

Daily Mail  

Eddie Jones' England project might be under more scrutiny than ever, but the Australian's former right-hand man insists he will get things right with 18 months to go to the next World Cup. Leicester Tigers head coach Steve Borthwick worked as assistant to Jones both with England and Japan and believes supporters must have faith in the 62-year-old's plan. Eddie …

CHRIS FOY: Tigers coach Borthwick has made himself prime candidate to replace Eddie Jones at England
3 years, 3 months ago

CHRIS FOY: Tigers coach Borthwick has made himself prime candidate to replace Eddie Jones at England

Daily Mail  

At this rate, George Ford will surely play for Steve Borthwick again after this season — despite his deal to move from Leicester to Sale next summer. George Ford scored a late penalty to seal Leicester Tigers victory over Bordeaux Begles Steve Borthwick has overseen an incredible turnaround and will be on England's radar The Heineken Champions Cup success against …

Eddie Jones defends coaching style and England staff turnover after criticism
3 years, 4 months ago

Eddie Jones defends coaching style and England staff turnover after criticism

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Eddie Jones fears disrupted Premiership season has skewed England selection process
4 years, 5 months ago

Eddie Jones fears disrupted Premiership season has skewed England selection process

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

Eddie's in limbo: England head coach Jones yet to receive new contract offer
5 years, 3 months ago

Eddie's in limbo: England head coach Jones yet to receive new contract offer

Daily Mail  

Eddie Jones has not received an expected offer to extend his contract as England head coach, casting doubt on whether he will be in charge until the next World Cup in 2023. At the end of this year's tournament, RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney declared that the Union would urgently seek to agree terms with Jones to extend his current …

Paul Gustard to join Steve Borthwick in Eddie Jones’ all-new England coaching set-up
9 years, 3 months ago

Paul Gustard to join Steve Borthwick in Eddie Jones’ all-new England coaching set-up

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