Will Borthwick’s autumn England squad embrace Prem chaos or prioritise prudence? Scoring spree will be forgotten at the Rugby World Cup, and a return for Courtney Lawes may hint at coach’s thinking The Guardian - UK · Oct 23
England boosted with Feyi-Waboso on track for Nations Championship England’s game-breaking winger Manny Feyi-Waboso should be fit for international duty next month despite tweaking a hamstring playing for Exeter against Newcastle The Guardian - UK · Oct 14
Courtney Lawes and Ellis Genge call for change to England’s overseas player policy: ‘I don’t think it’s fair’ Currently, only players based in England are eligible for international selection The Independent UK · Oct 14
Is Prem rugby union turning into basketball? Nailbiters supply case for defence Record try-glut in round one suggested all-out attack is en vogue, but maybe you can defend well and still concede tries in the modern game? The Guardian - UK · Oct 8
Prem Rugby 2026-27: Club-by-club guide and predictions for new season Who will challenge Northampton for the crown in a World Cup year? The Independent UK · Sep 22
England coach explains what Courtney Lawes must do to earn international recall Lawes is back available for his country after signing for Sale Sharks The Independent UK · Sep 8
England coaches tell Lawes and Marchant they need to prove themselves in Prem Sale’s Courtney Lawes and Joe Marchant have been told they must go ‘over and above’ their rivals if they are to earn an England recall The Guardian - UK · Sep 8
Sale’s Courtney Lawes ‘not worried about legacy’ in drive to make England return Courtney Lawes is back in the Prem after two years in France and has unfinished business at international level The Guardian - UK · Sep 7
Lawrence and Daly lose England central contracts as Borthwick looks to World Cup Ollie Lawrence and Elliot Daly have both lost their central contracts with Steve Borthwick omitting the pair from his 25-man squad a year before England’s World Cup campaign begins The Guardian - UK · Aug 12
Courtney Lawes’ Prem performances to be monitored as he targets England comeback Lawes retired from Test rugby after the 2023 World Cup but his ambitions of returning to the global stage have been rekindled. The Independent UK · May 20
Steve Borthwick’s vague words underline the tall task facing England this summer With three Tests in three weeks on three continents, Borthwick and his squad face an uncertain summer that begins with a clash with South Africa The Independent UK · May 19
Ellie Kildunne opens up on post-World Cup gloom – ‘Why am I doing this?’ The Red Roses superstar went from the high of a World Cup win back to the week-to-week drudgery of club rugby and admits there were times she felt really alone The Independent UK · Apr 8
Sale believe Courtney Lawes can regain England place after veteran signs one-year deal Courtney Lawes has been backed to regain his England place following confirmation he will be joining Sale Sharks this summer on a one-year deal The Guardian - UK · Apr 7
Courtney Lawes eyes fifth World Cup as he announces return to English club rugby IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 7
The Independent UK · Apr 7 Courtney Lawes ‘out of international retirement’ after signing for English club Lawes, 37, has set his sights on playing for England at a fifth World Cup after signing for Sale Sharks
The Independent UK · Apr 6 Courtney Lawes set to follow Mako Vunipola in swapping French second tier for Prem Lawes will leave French side Brive at the end of the season and intends to return to England
The Guardian - UK · Apr 6 Courtney Lawes ‘officially un-retiring’ for England after announcing Sale move Veteran Courtney Lawes is returning to the Prem with Sale, making him eligible for England international duty once more
The Independent UK · Mar 10 The shift in strategy behind England’s bid to salvage Six Nations against France Ollie Chessum’s return to the blindside is more significant than might first appear as struggling England face a huge challenge in Paris
The Independent UK · May 8, 2025 He’s ready to compete – Henry Pollock tipped to shine for Lions by Andy Farrell The 20-year-old rising star of English rugby has been picked in the 38-man touring party.
The Independent UK · May 7, 2025 Who is Henry Pollock? England’s one-cap sensation selected for British and Irish Lions The 20-year-old flanker is uber-confident and uber-athletic, and received the biggest cheer of the day when his British and Irish Lions selection was confirmed
The Independent UK · May 7, 2025 Exciting young stars to old stagers – 6 possible British and Irish Lions bolters Andy Farrell’s squad head to Australia this summer.
The Independent UK · May 5, 2025 Five key questions for Andy Farrell ahead of British and Irish Lions squad announcement The Lions boss is preparing to unveil his touring party to take on the Wallabies in Australia
The Independent UK · May 2, 2025 Fin Smith and Sam Prendergast set for shootout in Champions Cup semi-finals as Lions selection looms Fly half hopefuls Smith and Prendergast will battle as Northampton take on a mighty challenge against Leinster
The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025 England turn to Ollie Chessum to solve lineout woes against Scotland The Leicester lock replaces club colleague George Martin in the sole change to the side that beat France
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2024 Bath prove why they are Premiership title favourites in early statement of intent against Northampton Bath 38-16 Northampton: The hosts got revenge in an opening night clash of last year’s finalists