Borthwick’s England reign remains full of contradictions with World Cup a year away England’s identity under Steve Borthwick is not as clear as it should be this close to the tournament The Guardian - UK · Oct 1
Rugby World Cup power rankings: Who tops our list of contenders a year before tournament? With a year to go until the tournament in Australia, how are each of the world’s top nations shaping up? The Independent UK · Oct 1
World Rugby floats plans for Six Nations match in US but England unlikely to participate World Rugby wants a Six Nations match to be staged in the US and has offered financial incentives to the unions to do so The Guardian - UK · Sep 10
England to extend Borthwick contract as Pollock closes on £400,000 Northampton deal Steve Borthwick will be handed a contract extension until after the 2028 Six Nations, giving the Rugby Football Union time to identify his successor if England flop at the World Cup next year The Guardian - UK · Sep 9
RFU expects £10m loss off the back of England’s worst Six Nations campaign The failures contributed to the loss in the financial year ending June 2026, but the RFU insisted the union ‘continued to perform in line with our plans’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 5
How to watch Fiji vs England rugby: TV channel and live stream for Nations Championship today Steve Borthwick could badly use a win after thrashing by South Africa followed dismal Six Nations showing Evening Standard · Jul 11
'Huge challenge': gutted Wallabies eye smarting France After blowing a 24-12 lead against Ireland, the Wallabies head to Brisbane needing to topple Six Nations champions France to avoid a sixth straight defeat. AAP · Jul 5
South Africa vs England LIVE: Dominant Springboks record big win in Johannesburg South Africa 45-21 England: The Springboks raced into an early 17-point lead at Ellis Park and although Steve Borthwick’s side hit back, the double reigning world champions proved too strong in Nations Championship opener The Independent UK · Jul 4
How to watch South Africa vs England rugby: TV channel and live stream for Nations Championship today After dreadful Six Nations, Steve Borthwick’s side face formidable Springboks Test in Johannesburg Evening Standard · Jul 4
Cadan Murley in line for England start against South Africa in Nations Championship The Harlequins wing, who started the final two games of the Six Nations for England, said: ‘I’m buzzing. If I get that opportunity I’ll be so excited’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 30
Andy Farrell excited about Ireland potential after signing new deal to 2031 The Englishman has overseen two Six Nations triumphs including one Grand Slam and four Triple Crowns in five years. The Independent UK · Jun 5
‘Everyone hates us, don’t they?’: Mo Hunt on why England won’t tire of dominating women’s rugby Mo Hunt, the England scrum-half, had to watch the Six Nations from the sidelines after suffering a season-ending knee injury in the opening game The Guardian - UK · May 26
England play Tetris to build pyramid towards extending global dominance England showed their hunger to defend Women’s World Cup title in 2029 by sealing an eighth successive Six Nations triumph The Guardian - UK · May 18
England hand first call-up to Benhard Janse van Rensburg ahead of Nations Championship Janse van Rensburg is one of six uncapped inclusions, with Henry Arundell and Ollie Lawrence among those left out by Steve Borthwick The Independent UK · May 18
The Guardian - UK · May 17 Resolve of Red Roses in Six Nations glory should not be overlooked Concern that England’s women are not being challenged fails to acknowledge what it takes for consistent excellence
The Guardian - UK · May 16 France plot England’s downfall but Marlie Packer and co defiant in final crunch In Bordeaux on Sunday the Red Roses chase an eighth straight Women’s Six Nations title, with Les Bleues seeking a slam too
The Guardian - UK · May 12 Ruby Tui: ‘I’m going for France – the game needs someone to stop England’ New Zealand back turned TV presenter tells Sarah Rendell why she believes France can end the Red Roses’ 37-game winning streak in Bordeaux on Sunday
The Guardian - UK · May 11 Scotland’s Six Nations slump raises questions for new era under Sione Fukofuka The Scots could collect the wooden spoon a year after their historic World Cup run. Why has progress stalled so dramatically?
The Guardian - UK · May 9 Marlie Packer terrorises Italy to keep England’s Six Nations defence on track Marlie Packer scored four tries as England cruised to a 61-33 victory in Italy to set up a possible Six Nations decider against France
The Guardian - UK · May 6 The problem with RFU’s handling of Six Nations review is that England fans aren’t stupid If supporters want transparency, they won’t find it in the rubber-stamping of Steve Borthwick’s coaching team
Evening Standard · May 5 RFU make decision on Steve Borthwick's England future after Six Nations review English rugby’s governing body have concluded assessment of worst-ever campaign with Nations Championship looming and World Cup on the horizon
The Independent UK · May 5 RFU backs Steve Borthwick to lead England into 2027 World Cup after review England’s fifth-place finish at this year’s Six Nations prompted “a thorough and honest review” by the governing body.
The Independent UK · May 5 Steve Borthwick set to lead England into 2027 Rugby World Cup after Six Nations review IN FULL
The Guardian - UK · May 5 RFU backs Steve Borthwick to lead England for 2027 World Cup after Six Nations review Steve Borthwick and his coaching staff have been backed to remain in charge of England’s men’s rugby team despite four defeats in the Six Nations
The Independent UK · May 5 RFU gives backing to Steve Borthwick after review of England’s worst-ever Six Nations campaign England won just once in their campaign having begun as title hopefuls