Maro Itoje appointed new England captain as Jamie George is AXED by Steve Borthwick in huge change in leadership as Six Nations squad is named
2 months, 1 week ago

Maro Itoje appointed new England captain as Jamie George is AXED by Steve Borthwick in huge change in leadership as Six Nations squad is named

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Maro Itoje has been confirmed as England captain for the upcoming Six Nations campaign, replacing Jamie George. ‘I’d like to recognise the outstanding leadership of Jamie George, whose contributions as captain have been significant and will continue to play an important role as a vice-captain.’ Maro Itoje has been confirmed as England captain for the Six Nations campaign Jamie George has led the side since the 2023 World Cup but there are doubts over his place Steve Borthwick named his squad on Tuesday and confirmed a change of leadership Speaking about his appointment, Itoje added: 'I am incredibly humbled and honoured to have been asked by Steve to be England captain. Tom Willis has been named in Borthwick's squad, but there was no place for Henry Pollock Itoje is one for England's most consistent players and has captained Saracens this season After a disappointing Autumn Nations campaign, England need to improve their form quickly Itoje is one of England’s most consistent players and has also taken on the role of captain at Saracens this season. Itoje, 30, has already chalked up 88 caps during his England career, first representing his country at senior level against Italy during the 2016 Six Nations campaign.

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Maro Itoje implores England to stop leaving it so late - as they stage another great escape to keep their unlikely Six Nations title bid alive
1 month ago

Maro Itoje implores England to stop leaving it so late - as they stage another great escape to keep their unlikely Six Nations title bid alive

Daily Mail  

England skipper Maro Itoje admitted his team must learn to take control of games after their late Calcutta Cup victory left Scotland fuming. Finn Russell squandered a late conversion after Duhan van der Merwe got over the line Tommy Freeman bundled over England's only try of the game in controversial fashion Marcus Smith was pinpoint from the tee, with kicking …

Maro Itoje issues rallying cry as England captain prepares to lead revenge mission against Scotland in Six Nations clash
1 month ago

Maro Itoje issues rallying cry as England captain prepares to lead revenge mission against Scotland in Six Nations clash

Daily Mail  

England captain Maro Itoje has urged his players to ‘create new history’ by ending their rotten run against Scotland in the Calcutta Cup. ‘Scotland have had a number on us for a few years and that’s something we’re not proud about,’ said Itoje. Maro Itoje has issued a rallying cry to his England team-mates ahead of the Calcutta Cup clash …

Maro Itoje reveals he turned down huge money from French clubs to become England captain
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maro Itoje reveals he turned down huge money from French clubs to become England captain

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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 …

Maro Itoje fulfils his destiny as England’s ‘world-class’ leader for the present and future
2 months, 1 week ago

Maro Itoje fulfils his destiny as England’s ‘world-class’ leader for the present and future

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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why Maro Itoje is the perfect England captain - and how he could be the next Martin Johnson or Lawrence Dallaglio leading us to Six Nations glory
2 months, 1 week ago

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why Maro Itoje is the perfect England captain - and how he could be the next Martin Johnson or Lawrence Dallaglio leading us to Six Nations glory

Daily Mail  

Well done Steve Borthwick. But England have got a track record of losing games in the last minutes and I think the biggest reason has been that we keep taking our captain off with 20 minutes to go. If that is your criteria and then you look through the England squad, making Maro Itoje the new captain is a complete …

Six Nations LIVE: England make massive captaincy call as Steve Borthwick’s squad revealed
2 months, 1 week ago

Six Nations LIVE: England make massive captaincy call as Steve Borthwick’s squad revealed

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Maro Itoje named new England captain ahead of Six Nations as squad revealed
2 months, 1 week ago

Maro Itoje named new England captain ahead of Six Nations as squad revealed

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Maro Itoje unaware of plans for breakaway competition as lock pledges commitment to England
4 months, 1 week ago

Maro Itoje unaware of plans for breakaway competition as lock pledges commitment to England

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Maro Itoje hits back at Eddie Jones as he insists ex-England coach was WRONG about him, as Saracens captain opens up on proposing to his partner and reveals the ex-Arsenal star he idolised
6 months, 1 week ago

Maro Itoje hits back at Eddie Jones as he insists ex-England coach was WRONG about him, as Saracens captain opens up on proposing to his partner and reveals the ex-Arsenal star he idolised

Daily Mail  

A quick glance at Keir Starmer’s parliamentary declarations will tell you the Prime Minister is more likely to be spotted at this season’s Saracens matches than Eddie Jones. ‘I wouldn’t mind speaking to Keir if someone can set that up!’ said Itoje, speaking at his first press conference since taking over from Owen Farrell as Saracens skipper. During his time …

Jamie George admits England must do better after narrow victory over Wales... but insists his side have the belief to spring a surprise Six Nations title bid
1 year, 1 month ago

Jamie George admits England must do better after narrow victory over Wales... but insists his side have the belief to spring a surprise Six Nations title bid

Daily Mail  

Jamie George admitted he was relieved to maintain England’s unbeaten start with a narrow win over Wales on Saturday but insisted his side have the belief to spring a Six Nations surprise. The captain admitted his team must do better against Scotland at Murrayfield in two weeks but claimed it will not take a ‘quantum leap’ in performance to launch …

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: George North's return could prove vital for Wales, while England's Maro Itoje looks back to his best... the THREE key clashes to look out for at Twickenham
1 year, 1 month ago

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: George North's return could prove vital for Wales, while England's Maro Itoje looks back to his best... the THREE key clashes to look out for at Twickenham

Daily Mail  

Old rivals Wales and England will do battle yet again on Saturday afternoon in their Six Nations clash at Twickenham. Wales will welcome back George North from injury for the fixture, which will come as a huge boost to the side following their narrow defeat to Scotland. Here, Mail Sport's Sir Clive Woodward takes a look at the three match-ups …

George North returns as Wales make big changes for England clash
1 year, 1 month ago

George North returns as Wales make big changes for England clash

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Six Nations 2024: How will England replace Owen Farrell?
1 year, 1 month ago

Six Nations 2024: How will England replace Owen Farrell?

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Six Nations predictions: Winner, top try-scorer, breakthrough star and more
1 year, 1 month ago

Six Nations predictions: Winner, top try-scorer, breakthrough star and more

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George North absent for Wales’ Six Nations opener with Scotland
1 year, 1 month ago

George North absent for Wales’ Six Nations opener with Scotland

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Jamie George reveals captaincy inspirations ahead of ‘greatest achievement’ in Six Nations
1 year, 2 months ago

Jamie George reveals captaincy inspirations ahead of ‘greatest achievement’ in Six Nations

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Jamie George reveals his joy at being named England captain after coach Steve Borthwick popped the question and why he relishes the pressure that comes with replacing Owen Farrell
1 year, 2 months ago

Jamie George reveals his joy at being named England captain after coach Steve Borthwick popped the question and why he relishes the pressure that comes with replacing Owen Farrell

Daily Mail  

Jamie George likened it to a proposal and when Steve Borthwick popped the question, Saracens’ veteran hooker had no qualms about accepting the pressure that goes with being England captain. Jamie George revealed Steve Borthwick's offer to become England's captain felt a bit like a marriage proposal when the question came last week Borthwick named George the new England captain …

New England captain Jamie George ruled out of Saracens' crunch Euro encounter with Lyon after having an injection in his neck... but club insist hooker will be ready for Six Nations
1 year, 2 months ago

New England captain Jamie George ruled out of Saracens' crunch Euro encounter with Lyon after having an injection in his neck... but club insist hooker will be ready for Six Nations

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Jamie George will miss Saracens’ crunch encounter with Lyon on Saturday after having an injection in his neck — but his club are adamant that England’s new captain will be fit for the start of the Six Nations. Jamie George has been training non-contact this week after an injection in his neck ‘It’s been uncomfortable, but it’s settled down completely …

Jamie George leads England into Six Nations but uncertain future for omitted duo
1 year, 2 months ago

Jamie George leads England into Six Nations but uncertain future for omitted duo

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Six Nations LIVE: England and Ireland announce squads and new captains ahead of tournament
1 year, 2 months ago

Six Nations LIVE: England and Ireland announce squads and new captains ahead of tournament

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✕ Close Gatland aware of Rees-Zammit’s NFL switch only ‘an hour’ before Wales squad announcement The countdown to the 2024 edition of the Six Nations continued after the shock news that Wales have lost star Louis Rees-Zammit as he pursues a career in the NFL. Earlier in the day, England named their squad, with Jamie George replacing Owen Farrell as …

Jamie George named as England captain for Six Nations
1 year, 2 months ago

Jamie George named as England captain for Six Nations

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Jamie George to lead England as Six Nations squad revealed
1 year, 2 months ago

Jamie George to lead England as Six Nations squad revealed

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England head coach Steve Borthwick names seven uncapped players in his Six Nations squad, as he leaves out experienced duo Kyle Sinckler and Billy Vunipola... and confirms Jamie George as captain
1 year, 2 months ago

England head coach Steve Borthwick names seven uncapped players in his Six Nations squad, as he leaves out experienced duo Kyle Sinckler and Billy Vunipola... and confirms Jamie George as captain

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Kyle Sinckler and Billy Vunipola have been omitted from England’s squad for the Six Nations as Steve Borthwick has named seven uncapped players as part of a major post-World Cup revamp. Steve Borthwick has named his England squad for this year's Six Nations campaign England prop Kyle Sinckler has not made the cut as he nears a summer move to …

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 …

Who is in the England 2024 Six Nations squad?
1 year, 2 months ago

Who is in the England 2024 Six Nations squad?

The Telegraph  

England may well look to ring the changes following their disappointing loss to Scotland at Murrayfield in the Six Nations. Telegraph Sport columnist Will Greenwood has offered analysis of each player selected Forwards Ollie Chessum Dan Cole Alex Coles Luke Cowan-Dickie Chandler Cunningham-South Ben Curry Theo Dan Alex Dombrandt Ben Earl Ellis Genge Jamie George – captain Joe Heyes Maro …

England spring surprise with three changes to team for Rugby World Cup semi-final
1 year, 5 months ago

England spring surprise with three changes to team for Rugby World Cup semi-final

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Six Nations 2022: England team to play Wales at Twickenham
3 years, 1 month ago

Six Nations 2022: England team to play Wales at Twickenham

Daily Mail  

Harry Randall has retained his place in an England team captained by Courtney Lawes for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Wales. Eddie Jones has made three personnel changes to his team that beat Italy, with Manu Tuilagi returning to the midfield in place of Joe Marchant. Harry Randall has been selected to start at scrum-half ahead of veteran Ben Youngs …

Jamie Ritchie ruled out of the remainder of Scotland’s Six Nations campaign
3 years, 1 month ago

Jamie Ritchie ruled out of the remainder of Scotland’s Six Nations campaign

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England Six Nations lineup: Ollie Lawrence to make debut in opening match against Scotland
4 years, 1 month ago

England Six Nations lineup: Ollie Lawrence to make debut in opening match against Scotland

Daily Mail  

England skipper Owen Farrell has been handed the No 10 jersey for a duel with Finn Russell in Saturday’s Calcutta Cup. Owen Farrell will start at 10 for England when they face Scotland in their Calcutta Cup clash The Twickenham fixture marks the 150th anniversary of the Test against Scotland - and Jones wants his team to mark the occasion …

England stars including Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje are unlikely to play for Saracens until March
4 years, 3 months ago

England stars including Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje are unlikely to play for Saracens until March

Daily Mail  

Owen Farrell and his fellow Saracens stars are likely to go into the Six Nations with no club rugby under their belts as the Championship season is set to be delayed. League chiefs are still finalising the league structure, which is not feasible without crowds, but a dual-tier conference competition is likely. Owen Farrell's last match at club level was …

Warren Gatland hints Maro Itoje could captain the Lions on next year's tour of South Africa
4 years, 9 months ago

Warren Gatland hints Maro Itoje could captain the Lions on next year's tour of South Africa

Daily Mail  

Warren Gatland has hinted that Maro Itoje could captain the Lions on next year's tour of South Africa. The four previous Springbok series have all been captained by locks — Willie John McBride, Bill Beaumont, Martin Johnson and Paul O'Connell — and Gatland claimed Itoje has all the credentials. Warren Gatland has hinted that Maro Itoje could captain the Lions …

England's Six Nations PLAYER RATINGS: Maro Itoje and George Ford have shone
5 years ago

England's Six Nations PLAYER RATINGS: Maro Itoje and George Ford have shone

Daily Mail  

England beat Wales 33-30 at Twickenham on Saturday to seal the Triple Crown and keep their Six Nations title hopes alive. England beat Wales to seal the Triple Crown and keep their Six Nations title hopes alive Joe Marler - 7.5 Age: 29. Maro Itoje has had a fine tournament and been one of England's standout performers again Charlie Ewels …

Six Nations: Maro Itoje ruled out of England's Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland, Marcus Smith called up
6 years ago

Six Nations: Maro Itoje ruled out of England's Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland, Marcus Smith called up

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Six Nations: Dan Robson sent back to Wasps for game time as Maro Itoje and Dylan Hartley join England squad
6 years, 1 month ago

Six Nations: Dan Robson sent back to Wasps for game time as Maro Itoje and Dylan Hartley join England squad

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Six Nations 2018: Eddie Jones piles pressure on Rhys Patchell as England hatch plan to stop Wales
7 years, 1 month ago

Six Nations 2018: Eddie Jones piles pressure on Rhys Patchell as England hatch plan to stop Wales

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Six Nations 2018: Greig Laidlaw replaced as Scotland captain as Gregor Townsend names Stuart Hogg in 40-man squad
7 years, 2 months ago

Six Nations 2018: Greig Laidlaw replaced as Scotland captain as Gregor Townsend names Stuart Hogg in 40-man squad

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Bruised Kruis hits Maro plan: Itoje switch to 6 in doubt
8 years, 1 month ago

Bruised Kruis hits Maro plan: Itoje switch to 6 in doubt

Daily Mail  

Maro Itoje is destined to switch to England’s back row for the RBS 6 Nations opener against France at Twickenham, unless the selection ploy is wrecked by an 11th-hour injury scare for George Kruis. Maro Itoje is destined to switch to England’s back row for Saturday's clash with France The England pack get through some drills during training at Pennyhill …

Eddie Jones says Itoje is not ready to be England captain
8 years, 2 months ago

Eddie Jones says Itoje is not ready to be England captain

Daily Mail  

Eddie Jones is uneasy about the hype around Maro Itoje and poured scorn on calls for the Saracens sensation to be handed the England captaincy - despite an urgent search for the next generation of Test leaders. Eddie Jones is uneasy about the hype around Maro Itoje to be the next England captain 34-year-old Dylan Hartley is destined to continue …

George Kruis will be fit for Six Nations opener against France at Twickenham, says Saracens boss Mark McCall
8 years, 2 months ago

George Kruis will be fit for Six Nations opener against France at Twickenham, says Saracens boss Mark McCall

Daily Mail  

George Kruis will be available to start England's RBS 6 Nations opener against France but is set to miss both of Saracens' Champions Cup matches this month. Kruis fractured a cheekbone against Newcastle on Christmas Eve and was a doubt to face Les Bleus, but the double winners' director of rugby Mark McCall has confirmed he will be fit for …

Six Nations 2016: ‘Top talent Maro Itoje should be England's first choice,' says Saracens' Jim Hamilton
9 years, 1 month ago

Six Nations 2016: ‘Top talent Maro Itoje should be England's first choice,' says Saracens' Jim Hamilton

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Maro Itoje, the boy from Camden, has the rugby world at his feet
9 years, 10 months ago

Maro Itoje, the boy from Camden, has the rugby world at his feet

Daily Mail  

Itoje made his Saxons debut in January against Ireland Wolfhounds Rookie lock Maro Itoje has capped off a fantastic breakthrough season for Saracens by making Stuart Lancaster's expanded World Cup training squad. Maro Itoje, 20, was playing in National One for Old Albanians last season, can he really be ready for a World Cup campaign? Saracens lock Maro Itoje takes …

Six Nations: Chris Robshaw will remain England captain, confirms Stuart Lancaster
11 years, 2 months ago

Six Nations: Chris Robshaw will remain England captain, confirms Stuart Lancaster

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