Close bond between Smith and Murley can benefit England’s Six Nations tilt Harlequins duo are firm friends and can boost the cohesion of Steve Borthwick’s side against Ireland on Saturday The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2025
England pick Curry twins for Six Nations opener against Ireland as Cadan Murley makes debut Flankers Tom and Ben Curry will start together for England for the first time against the defending champions in Dublin Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2025
Curry twins to start in tandem as England reveal team to face Ireland The flankers are paired in the back row as Steve Borthwick hands a surprise debut to Cadan Murley on the wing The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025
Borthwick says start for Curry twins in Six Nations opener is a selection gamble Tom and Ben Curry will start together for England for the first time with Steve Borthwick unleashing the back-row twins in Saturday’s Six Nations opener against Ireland in Dublin The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2025
Six Nations: Alex Mitchell hands England injury boost for Ireland opener Starting scrum-half returns after injury issues and is set to resume partnership with Marcus Smith in Dublin Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2025
Tom Willis aims for a ‘proper crack’ with England before Ireland opener Tom Willis’s form for Saracens demanded Six Nations selection and he is determined to prove his worth The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2025
Fit-again Alex Mitchell set to rekindle England partnership with Marcus Smith England have been handed a major boost before their Six Nations opener against Ireland on Saturday with the scrum-half Alex Mitchell passed fit The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2025
England receive key fitness boost ahead of Six Nations opener England are underdogs facing defending champions Ireland in Dublin but their chances of producing an upset have increased with the news The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2025
Six Nations predictions: Winner, top try-scorer, breakthrough star and more Will a returning Antoine Dupont lead France to victory? And is there any end to Wales’ woe? A thrilling campaign awaits... The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2025
Six Nations is the shining light of rugby and so much this year is hard to predict From Ireland’s shot at history to Italy’s raised expectations, the 2025 championship has all the ingredients to rival past classics The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2025
Besieged Bill Sweeney battles on – but the RFU is no longer remotely fit for purpose As the chief executive’s future hangs in the balance, it is time for radical reform of English rugby’s governing body The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2025
Maro Itoje demands hard work as England look to put difficult 2024 behind them Itoje will captain England in the tournament. The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2025
Can Ireland thrive without Andy Farrell? – Six Nations talking points Ireland are favourites to complete another title success, despite Farrell temporarily handed the reins to defence coach Simon Easterby. The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2025
RFU’s Bill Sweeney refuses to apologise for taking £358,000 bonus RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney refused to apologise for accepting a £358,000 bonus amid record losses and redundancies The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2025
The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025 Defiant Bill Sweeney refuses to apologise for RFU bonuses scandal and vows to stay until 2027 The under-fire chief executive has insisted that the union is in good financial state despite reporting record losses last year
The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2025 England Six Nations worries grow with George ruled out of first two games England’s best-laid plans for the 2025 Six Nations have been disrupted by fresh injuries which have forced Steve Borthwick to call up five new players to his squad
The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025 Vice-captain Jamie George heads England withdrawals for Six Nations opener Influential scrum-half Alex Mitchell is a doubt for the opener against Ireland on February 1.
The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025 Jamie George set to miss England’s Six Nations opener in major blow for Steve Borthwick Scrum half Alex Mitchell is also a doubt for the opening clash at the Aviva Stadium
The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2025 Eddie Jones to run rule over England as ITV pundit during Six Nations Eddie Jones will cast a critical eye over England’s make-or-break Six Nations campaign as a pundit for ITV in the upcoming championship
The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2025 Jamie George a Six Nations doubt as Saracens fall to Castres Jamie George is a doubt for England’s Six Nations opener after limping out of Saracens’ 32-24 defeat by Castres with a hamstring injury
The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2025 Harlequins see off Glasgow to reach Champions Cup knockout stages Harlequins ensured their place in the Champions Cup last 16 with a 24-7 win over Glasgow
The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2025 All change for England: Borthwick plots full-back role for talisman Marcus Smith Under-pressure head coach is pondering big changes for the Six Nations campaign after a disappointing autumn
The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2025 Steve Borthwick wants replacements to help England finish with a flourish The head coach has been devising ways to ensure his team come on strong in the final quarter.
Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2025 Anthony Watson: Former England and Lions rugby star retires aged 30 on medical grounds Persistent back issue causes Leicester wing to hang up his boots
The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025 Anthony Watson happy with achievements as injury brings end to playing career The Leicester wing won 56 England caps and played in five Lions Tests.