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England injury blow as Alex Mitchell ruled out for rest of Six Nations

Scrum-half picked up the injury against Ireland last weekend

Evening Standard · Feb 25

Steve Borthwick turns to 2003 World Cup heroes for Six Nations inspiration

Steve Borthwick has turned to England’s 2003 World Cup-winning heroes to arrest his side’s drastic decline after Alex Mitchell was ruled out

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25

Steve Borthwick mulls changes after England defeat to Ireland — and explains Maro Itoje decision

Itoje played just 54 minutes of his 100th cap before being replaced by Alex Coles

The Independent UK · Feb 22

England player ratings vs Scotland: Ben Earl tireless but George Ford and Henry Arundell errors costly

Last week’s hat-trick hero sees red in Murrayfield meltdown as Six Nations Grand Slam hopes wrecked

Evening Standard · Feb 14

Maro Itoje returns as England captain for Six Nations showdown with Scotland

Steve Borthwick makes two changes from Wales thrashing for Calcutta Cup challenge at Murrayfield

Evening Standard · Feb 10

England vs Wales, Six Nations 2026: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h results, odds today

Old rivals clash on opening weekend at Twickenham after last year’s 68-14 demolition

Evening Standard · Feb 5

Six Nations: England ready to deliver as they eye first grand slam in ten years

On an 11-match winning streak and playing ‘brave’ rugby, Borthwick’s men can end years of underachievement

Evening Standard · Feb 5

Six Nations 2026: Maro Itoje on the bench as Steve Borthwick names England team to face Wales

Captain arrived late at training camp after attending mother’s funeral

Evening Standard · Feb 2

Maro Itoje on the bench for England’s Six Nations opener against Wales

Captain Itoje is only among the replacements for the Twickenham clash, with Jamie George skippering Steve Borthwick’s side against reigning Six Nations wooden spoon holders Wales

The Independent UK · Feb 2

Hendy hat-trick helps Northampton to Champions Cup stroll against Bulls

Ollie Sleightholme scored twice in Northampton’s 50-5 victory against the Pretoria Bulls in Pool 4 of the Champions Cup

The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2025