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Itoje calls for ‘bulletproof’ England approach to banish their Murrayfield ghosts

Maro Itoje has called on his England side to be ‘bulletproof’ as they seek to clinch a first win at Murrayfield in six years on Saturday in the Six Nations

The Guardian - UK · Feb 13

Test rugby coaches have a shelf life and Townsend must know he’s near the end

As pressure builds before a must-win Calcutta Cup, the Scotland coach may well have reached the point of diminishing returns after nine years in the job

The Guardian - UK · Feb 10

'That's on you': Wallabies star on Kiss balancing act

Fraser McReight has addressed the elephant in the room as Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss prepares to transition into the Wallabies' top job later this year.

AAP · Feb 9

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 Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2025

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 · Nov 25, 2025

Max Ojomoh delivers champagne moment for England to signify arrival on big stage

Versatile back’s standout performance against Argentina on only his second cap should provide Borthwick with a valuable option for the Six Nations

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2025

Could new Nations Championship transform Test rugby? The jury is out

There is logic to the fresh international format, due to launch next year, but glaring issues and logistical challenges too

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2025

Hockings in Japan debut five years after Aussie exit

Harry Hockings, one of three Reds players to knock back a pay cut and seek overseas deals during the COVID pandemic five years ago, will make his Japan debut.

AAP · Nov 14, 2025

Damian McKenzie edges All Blacks home after scare to crush Scotland comeback

Damian McKenzie scored a late try to edge New Zealand to a 25-17 victory after Scotland fought back from 17 points behind to level the contest at Murrayfield

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2025

Ireland overcome sluggish start to get back to winning ways against Japan

Ireland 41-10 Japan: Eddie Jones’ side only trailed by seven points at half-time before Ireland pulled away

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2025