Steve Borthwick reveals core of England squad as enhanced contracts handed out Borthwick is able to centrally contract 25 players each year The Independent UK · Aug 12
Eddie Hearn’s warning for rugby: ‘It’s so unambitious’ EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Exclusive interview: After signing Henry Pollock and Finn Russell, the Matchroom promoter and talent agent sits down with Harry Latham-Coyle to lay out his vision for rugby’s future The Independent UK · Aug 10
England’s Freeman seeking to silence Pollock and end season of grind on high England’s Tommy Freeman is embracing a friendly rivalry with his headline-grabbing teammate Henry Pollock when they take on the Pumas The Guardian - UK · Jul 15
Henry Pollock will take on South Africa forwards with a smile – Steve Borthwick Pollock is the England player Springbok fans love to hate. The Independent UK · Jul 2
Jack van Poortvliet to start at scrum-half as England face South Africa Van Poortvliet has edged Alex Mitchell. The Independent UK · Jul 2
Alex Coles seeks higher meaning in England’s clash with Kolisi and hard-edged Boks The son of two vicars, the smart-cookie Saints forward tells Robert Kitson he is eager to front up to South Africa after a chat with their captain The Guardian - UK · Jul 1
Jamie George captains England again as Borthwick plays it safe for brutal summer tour England included uncapped Caluori, Fisilau, Janse van Rensburg, Sela and Kloska in the squad while Fin Smith admitted he had to ‘fake’ confidence after Lions tour The Guardian - UK · Jun 22
Pollock and Smith tune into Springbok summer after on-song Saints’ Prem triumph Attention switches to England’s tour squad announcement as the Northampton and Exeter players patch up and press on The Guardian - UK · Jun 21
Henry Pollock sets sights on Springboks after Prem title: ‘People can talk all they want – I guess I keep showing up’ Player of the match in the Prem final, Pollock is ready to relish the challenge of facing South Africa with England in a fortnight The Independent UK · Jun 21
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso: I was drenched by Bath fan when Exeter made Prem final The wing chose to risk a refracture in order to play in Saturday’s showpiece, which ended in a 26-17 defeat by Northampton. The Independent UK · Jun 21
Prem final matchwinnner Hendy tipped for England call: ‘He’s a special player’ The Northampton wing George Hendy scored two tries in four second-half minutes, with England naming their squad for the Nations Championship on Monday The Guardian - UK · Jun 20
Northampton’s great entertainers provide fitting ending to glorious Prem season Northampton Saints, led by Fin Smith and Henry Pollock, showed why they are the masters of divine rugby in their Prem final win against Exeter The Guardian - UK · Jun 20
Northampton 26-17 Exeter: George Hendy stars as Saints pip Chiefs to Premiership title Northampton take crown for second time in three years Evening Standard · Jun 20
Northampton secure Gallagher Prem with comeback victory over Exeter Saints had trailed 17-14 until the 65th minute. The Independent UK · Jun 20
The Guardian - UK · Jun 20 Northampton crowned Prem champions after Hendy’s double sees off Exeter Two late tries from George Hendy ensured table-topping Saints tasted Prem final glory with a 26-17 victory over Exeter
The Independent UK · Jun 20 Gritty and glorious Northampton crown Prem supremacy with gutsy final win over Exeter Northampton Saints 26-17 Exeter Chiefs: The Saints held on in a scrappy final to win their second title in three seasons
The Guardian - UK · Jun 20 TV tonight: Jon Snow defies Alzheimer’s in the most moving way imaginable A Last Big Story is a stirring exploration of the journalist’s condition and his news instincts. Plus, a wholesome telling of the story of Indigenous Australian tennis legend Evonne Goolagong. Here’s what to watch this evening
The Guardian - UK · Jun 19 Exeter threaten Northampton’s title ambitions in final where underdogs thrive Despite finishing third in the regular season table Exeter Chiefs are confident they can cause an upset at Twickenham
The Independent UK · Jun 19 Saturday’s sport: What’s on and where can I watch? The Gallagher Prem final and UK Athletics Outdoor Championships join the World Cup, US Open, Royal Ascot and England’s second Test on the schedule.
The Independent UK · Jun 19 How Exeter can deny George Furbank and Northampton ‘fairytale ending’ in Prem final Northampton captain Furbank is seeking a second title in three years before he leaves the club – but Exeter’s never-say-die spirit has carried them on an unlikely run to the final
The Independent UK · Jun 19 Henry Pollock says he is ‘far from the finished product’ but willing to learn Pollock played an influential role in Northampton reaching Saturday’s Gallagher Prem final against Exeter.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 18 Feyi-Waboso declared fit for Prem final after jaw surgery in boost for Exeter Manny Feyi-Waboso has been declared fit to return for Exeter in this weekend’s Prem final despite having undergone facial surgery barely two weeks ago
The Independent UK · Jun 17 England set to rest captain Maro Itoje for Nations Championship: ‘The right thing to do’ Itoje will have a summer off barring injury striking England’s second row stocks
The Independent UK · Jun 17 Summer break could be ‘right thing to do’ for Maro Itoje England head coach Steve Borthwick feels the captain may benefit from missing next month’s Tests.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16 Alex Mitchell poised for surprise Prem final spot in Saints and England fitness boost Alex Mitchell could return from a hamstring injury in Saturday’s Prem final as Steve Borthwick prepares to finalise his Nations Championship squad