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Fin Smith emerges as doubt for start of Six Nations with calf injury

The Northampton fly half will miss his side’s Champions Cup clash with the Scarlets

The Independent UK · Jan 15

Why England are missing a trick by not picking Tom and Jack Willis

The Willis brothers were among the standout performers as Saracens beat Toulouse but are out of England consideration

The Independent UK · Jan 12

Billy Searle pulls the strings as Leicester prove too strong for Saracens

Leicester boosted their hopes of a Prem playoff place with a 36-28 victory over Saracens

The Guardian - UK · Jan 4

Rugby World Cup draw in full: England to face Wales after avoiding 'pool of death'

Australia to meet New Zealand as Steve Borthwick’s side learn opponents

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2025

England’s route to Rugby World Cup 2027 final after learning pool opponents in draw

Steve Borthwick’s side have won 11 matches in a row and are growing in confidence as they enter 2026

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025

Rugby World Cup 2027 draw live: England, Springboks, All Blacks and more find out opponents

The Springboks eye a third successive triumph, with 24 teams finding out their fate for the largest World Cup ever in Australia in 2027

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025

Arundell crowns Bath comeback victory at Saracens to advance England claims

Henry Arundell scored twice for Bath to advance his England claims in the Prem champions’ thrilling 36-29 victory against Saracens

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2025

Tuilagi could face England with Samoa while Marchant return is boon for Borthwick

Manu Tuilagai refuses to rule out representing Samoa at 2027 World Cup while Joe Marchant’s move to Sale puts him back in England contention

The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2025

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