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Maro Itoje insists there is ‘no crack’ in England squad after clash with Fin Smith

Itoje and Smith appeared to share a heated discussion over what to do with a penalty against Italy

The Independent UK

‘There’s no crack’: Itoje says spat with ‘good guy’ Fin Smith shows England’s harmony

The England captain believes his clash with fly-half during the humiliating defeat against Italy is evidence of a strong squad

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Chessum: England hoping to rain on France’s Six Nations parade in Paris

Favourites France are locked in a three-way battle for the crown with Ireland and Scotland.

The Independent UK

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

Les Bleus in pole position to retain title as opponents face prospect of worst-ever showing

Evening Standard

Ireland have ‘good edge’ ahead of three-way shootout for Six Nations title

Attack coach Andrew Goodman said there was an ‘amazing buzz’ in the Ireland camp ahead of a possible title decider against Scotland

The Independent 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.

The Independent UK

France vs England: Steve Borthwick makes one change in bid to avoid worst-ever Six Nations

Under-fire head coach resists urge to make more sweeping alterations after historic Italy loss

Evening Standard

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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

Ollie Chessum given new role as Steve Borthwick reveals England side for Six Nations clash with France

Chessum moves from the second row to add more heft to the back row as Borthwick changes tack for a huge challenge against France

The Independent UK

Itoje’s and Smith’s on-field spat sums up England’s startling identity crisis

Steve Borthwick’s captain is normally cool under pressure, but rare outburst points to a much bigger problem

The Guardian - UK

Maro Itoje ‘explosion’ at Fin Smith reveals England pressure after latest Six Nations setback

England’s 23-18 defeat to Italy at the weekend was their first ever loss at the hands of the Azzurri, and leaves the team in crisis ahead of this week’s Six Nations finale against France

The Independent UK

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

The Guardian - UK

The horror half-hour that cost England in Six Nations defeat to Italy

Two yellow cards, a handful of missed chances and a soft concession of the match-winning try meant England threw away an eight-point lead

The Independent UK

England’s historic defeat to Italy raises unthinkable question – and it could get worse for Steve Borthwick

While there is little desire for change internally, England head coach Borthwick has been placed under huge pressure

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Evening Standard

Familiar problems England's undoing as Six Nations defeat leaves Steve Borthwick on the brink

Humiliating loss in Rome sees England sit fifth in Six Nations table

Evening Standard

Six Nations: Steve Borthwick identifies key reason for 'unacceptable' England defeat to Italy

Pressure piles on under-fire head coach after dismal campaign worsens

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

Maro Itoje admits England have to ‘face reality’ after first defeat to Italy

England were beaten by the Azzurri for the first time to leave their Six Nations in tatters

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England player ratings vs Italy: Fin Smith struggles as Maro Itoje subdued in Six Nations defeat

England now scrapping to avoid wooden spoon

The Guardian - UK

Italy claim historic first victory over England as Borthwick’s men are rattled in Rome

At the 33rd time of asking Italy finally beat England, claiming a 23-18 Six Nations victory in Rome

The Guardian - UK

Stakes sky high for England as Italy eye Six Nations upset for the ages

England have beaten the Azzurri in all 32 meetings over the last 35 years but that record could slip in Rome on Saturday

The Independent UK

Maro Itoje wants to see ‘the very best’ of England when they take on Italy

Itoje has outlined the standards he expects in Saturday’s clash in Rome.

The Guardian - UK

‘Sometimes you need to blow the lid off’: England confident of Rome response

England pledge to ‘physical intensity’ in Italy on Saturday after successive defeats by Scotland and Ireland

Evening Standard

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

Steve Borthwick rings the changes as he demands Rome response after Ireland drubbing

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick rings changes as England look to salvage Six Nations campaign against Italy

George Ford and Henry Arundell among stars dropped from the matchday squad as 12 changes made

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