EXPLAINED: 32 - The Real Truth

England wing Anthony Watson forced to retire from rugby due to injury

Capped 56 times internationally, Watson toured twice with the British and Irish Lions

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025

Maro Itoje’s promotion an admission of England’s urgent need for fresh impetus

The captaincy is due reward for a fine player – but for Steve Borthwick, it comes with one or two risks attached

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025

Steve Borthwick reveals Marcus Smith’s best role ahead of key Six Nations decision

Smith was among England’s most impressive performers in a disappointing autumn

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025

Borthwick backs ‘world-class’ Itoje as England captain after stripping George

Maro Itoje will lead England into the Six Nations after Steve Borthwick made the radical decision to ditch a ‘disappointed’ Jamie George as captain

The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2025

Six Nations LIVE: England make massive captaincy call as Steve Borthwick’s squad revealed

Maro Itoje has been appointed skipper, supplanting Saracens teammate Jamie George in the role

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025

Du Toit stars as Bath keep hopes alive with Champions Cup win over Clermont

Bath secured a six-try bonus point victory over Clermont to give their chances of reaching the knockout stages of the Champions Cup a much-needed boost

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2025

Pollock wows with try double in Northampton’s loss at Stade Français

Henry Pollock staked a claim for Steve Borthwick’s upcoming Six Nations squad announcement in Northampton’s 45-35 defeat by Stade Français

The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2025

Europe is testing ground as Borthwick looks for Six Nations winning blend

With Alex Mitchell back at scrum-half, England could turn their opener in Dublin into the start of a successful campaign

The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2025

England face Six Nations blow as flanker Sam Underhill needs ankle surgery

Underhill’s club Bath said there is no set timeframe on his recovery from the operation.

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2025

England injury blow as Immanuel Feyi-Waboso ruled out of Six Nations

The 22-year-old’s shoulder injury has proven more serious than first feared

Evening Standard · Jan 7, 2025