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England to extend Borthwick contract as Pollock closes on £400,000 Northampton deal

Steve Borthwick will be handed a contract extension until after the 2028 Six Nations, giving the Rugby Football Union time to identify his successor if England flop at the World Cup next year

The Guardian - UK

RFU expects £10m loss off the back of England’s worst Six Nations campaign

The failures contributed to the loss in the financial year ending June 2026, but the RFU insisted the union ‘continued to perform in line with our plans’

The Guardian - UK

RFU renews bid for concerts from world's biggest artists at Twickenham

The Rugby Football Union wants to hold 15 major non-sporting events annually at the stadium in south west London

Evening Standard

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RFU sets out new plans to bring more concerts to Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium

Previous attempts to bring more events to the home of English rugby have been blocked

The Independent UK

RFU make decision on Steve Borthwick's England future after Six Nations review

English rugby’s governing body have concluded assessment of worst-ever campaign with Nations Championship looming and World Cup on the horizon

Evening Standard

RFU backs Steve Borthwick to lead England for 2027 World Cup after Six Nations review

Steve Borthwick and his coaching staff have been backed to remain in charge of England’s men’s rugby team despite four defeats in the Six Nations

The Guardian - UK

RFU gives backing to Steve Borthwick after review of England’s worst-ever Six Nations campaign

England won just once in their campaign having begun as title hopefuls

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RFU issue Steve Borthwick future update as Andy Farrell rumours spread after Six Nations nightmare

Ireland boss had been tipped to step in for Red Rose but remains under contract until World Cup

Evening Standard

Andy Farrell not talking to RFU about England role ‘at present’ – Bill Sweeney

Sweeney has indicated that current head coach Steve Borthwick will be given the summer tour to orchestrate a revival.

The Independent UK

England respond to Andy Farrell links as Steve Borthwick plans become clearer in Six Nations review

A review of England’s worst-ever Six Nations campaign is set to conclude by the end of April

The Independent UK

RFU stops short of delivering full backing for Borthwick but denies Farrell talks

Rugby Football Union chief executive, has provided another strong indication that the head coach, Steve Borthwick, will lead England in this summer’s Nations Championship

The Guardian - UK

Paris paradox: did Borthwick liberate England or was it down to player power?

Despite a huge upswing in performance against France, England’s head coach still has a case to answer for what went wrong during the Six Nations

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick should trust Marcus Smith to unshackle England’s faltering attack

The Harlequins fly-half will win his 50th cap against France but it still appears the head coach lacks faith in him

The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick confident he knows how to turn around England’s ailing fortunes

Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney has backed Borthwick to continue as head coach.

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RFU backs Steve Borthwick despite England’s historic Six Nations loss in Italy

Steve Borthwick has received the backing of Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney but Austin Healey has called for his sacking

Evening Standard

RFU issue verdict on Steve Borthwick’s England future amid Six Nations disaster

England in crisis after Italy defeat in Rome

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick given RFU backing as pressure builds amid dismal Six Nations

England slipped to a first loss against Italy on Saturday.

The Independent UK

RFU gives backing to Steve Borthwick after England beaten by Italy

Borthwick saw his side suffer a first ever defeat to the hosts in the Six Nations clash in Rome

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Make no mistake, this is now a full-blown crisis for England and Borthwick

The humiliation in Rome means it is now three defeats in a row for England, each more soul-destroying than the last

The Guardian - UK

RFU targets transport revamp and undercover police to sway Twickenham residents over concert plan

English rugby’s governing body is launching fresh proposals to convince local residents to back its plan to host more concerts for £660m Twickenham upgrade

The Guardian - UK

Pirates hope lure of Cornish Camelot will tempt franchise bargain hunters

Champ club have a plan to reach the top flight and hope investors will recognise their untapped potential

The Independent UK

New Nations Championship finals could be ‘three-day Super Bowl’ of rugby — but Twickenham will need new pitch

Twickenham will host six games in three days next November as the first edition of the new tournament concludes

The Guardian - UK

England have no plans to reward Borthwick with new deal despite winning run

The Rugby Football Union has no plans to begin talks with Steve Borthwick over extending his contract beyond 2027 ‘for the foreseeable future’ despite England’s 11-match winning streak

The Independent UK

RFU reveals stance on Steve Borthwick contract after England’s long winning run

Borthwick’s England have won their last 11 games with their head coach contracted through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup

The Independent UK

RFU finances bounce back after record loss

After heavy criticism last year, Bill Sweeney earned £704,000 after surviving a vote of no confidence

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