All posts tagged "Steve Borthwick"
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoOllie Chessum opts for relaxed approach
Ollie Chessum reckons the mayhem of a Lions tour has persuaded him to take a more relaxed attitude with another Prem...
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International Rugby
/ 8 months agoEngland add Lee Blackett as attack coach
Steve Borthwick has restructured his England coaching team ahead of the Nations Series, with Lee Blackett joining from Bath as attack...
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoThis funding train could hit the buffers
IT’S bonkers. First, we have an agreement between the RFU and the Premiership where an eight-year PGP deal signed in late...
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Chris Hewett
/ 8 months agoChris Hewett: Captains need the consent of others
There are almost as many good jokes about leadership as there are leaders who fall into the “bad joke” category. Here’s...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 months agoI’ve learnt a lot from the Lions – Ben Earl
Ben Earl looked back on the summer when he became a Test Lion and revealed England will get an improved player...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 9 months agoHowzat! Jamie George plans a Barmy Army return to the MCG
Jamie George flew round the globe only to be denied a shot at playing at the Melbourne Cricket Ground – but...
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International Rugby
/ 9 months agoSteve Borthwick’s wishful thinking of trying Alex Dombrandt in the centres
It emerged this week that Steve Borthwick is chasing a similar “interchange” mirage as Andy Farrell, with the England head coach...
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International Rugby
/ 10 months agoSteve Borthwick hails maturity of youthful England side after sealing perfect Summer with win over USA
Steve Borthwick hailed his young England team for dealing with disruption and delay with maturity beyond their years after England rounded...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 10 months agoTommy Freeman returns to scene of England debut in Lions Test opener
Tommy Freeman returned to the scene of his England debut yesterday as a Lion but admitted he never thought he would...
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International Rugby
/ 10 months agoFamily fly out to witness Arthur Clark’s England debut
Arthur Clark fulfilled a lifelong family dream when he walked out to make his debut for England in Washington DC last...
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International Rugby
/ 10 months agoEngland snatch victory with late Jack van Poortvliet try to take series sweep in Argentina
Jack van Poortvliet scored a last-gasp try as England secured a 2-0 series win in Argentina. Steve Borthwick’s side will head...
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International Rugby
/ 10 months agoKevin Sinfield is backing Seb Atkinson to make 12 shirt his own for England
England arrived in Argentina with Steve Borthwick looking for young players to make a statement and prove they could cut it...
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International Rugby
/ 10 months agoEngland 22-17 Argentina: Last-gasp Jack van Poortvliet snatches it for England
Argentina ........................17pts Tries: Cinti 26, Mendy 41 Conversions: Carreras 27, 42 Penalty: Carreras 9 England ........................... 22pts Tries: Atkinson 4, Steward...
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Features
/ 10 months agoJeff Probyn: Steve Borthwick has to rethink his England squad
Last week the England rugby team showed some character in their game against Argentina that has been missing in many of...
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International Rugby
/ 10 months agoSteve Borthwick: Argentina a tough challenge
England will need to show that they cope with Argentina’s transition game if they are to succeed away to Los Pumas,...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 10 months agoGavin Henson backing Fin Smith for British and Irish Lions No.10
Andy Farrell has been advised to offer the keys to No.10 to Fin Smith’s steadier, safer pair of hands. Gavin Henson...
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Columnists
/ 10 months agoNick Cain: England must concentrate on a power game against Argentina
We are about to find out about the depth in England’s playing resources, and whether the Premiership produces enough players ready...
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International Rugby
/ 11 months agoImmanuel Feyi-Waboso’s red card anguish in England loss to France
Steve Borthwick defended Immanuel Feyi-Waboso after the wing saw red at Twickenham yesterday as England crashed to an agonising loss to...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoGuy Pepper: England’s Next Back-Row Star?
Henry Pollock has set the rugby world alight this season. The young flanker has been sensational and has rapidly become one of...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoNick Easter prepares to help USA take on England
Former England No.8 Nick Easter is preparing to face his fellow countrymen from the other side of the touchline this summer,...
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Features
/ 11 months agoDECLANTREACEY
YOUNG GUNS BATH & ENGLAND U18 CENTRE England seniors have endured a lack of inside centres putting their hands up for...
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Latest News
/ 12 months agoGeorge Skivington playing it smart at Gloucester
Gloucester are losing 19 players next month, but George Skivington expects to have a bigger squad next season for the same...
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Latest News
/ 12 months agoMark McCall: Jamie George will battle until very end
Jamie George’s dream of a third Lions tour failed to turn into reality but the experienced hooker is hell-bent on finishing...
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International Rugby
/ 12 months agoJack Kenningham sets sights on Summer Tour to Argentina with England
By Gary Fitzgerald Jack Kenningham would love Steve Borthwick to give him the green light to cross swords with the Pumas...
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Latest News
/ 12 months agoAdam Radwan: I have got to win the Leicester Tigers fans over
By Gary Fitzgerald Adam Radwan claims there is an “infectious” title bug in the air at Welford Road which has caught...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoHoskins Sotutu poses a difficult question
What's the difference between an MP like Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, chair of the Public Accounts Committee at Westminster, and an MVP...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoBill Sweeney’s survival is good news – Steve Diamond
By Paul Rees Steve Diamond believes calls to oust the RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney, who last week survived a no...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoTom Roebuck: Sale Sharks will make the play-offs
By Ross Heppenstall Tom Roebuck scored twice for Sale in their thrilling win over Northampton and then declared: “We’re gunning for...
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National League 2N
/ 1 year agoAlly’s Hoppers ready to make a big leap and climb higher
■By GEORGE WELLBELOVE Preston Grasshoppers captain Ally Murray ONE-club man Ally Murray has had a rugby career that most locals would...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoBen Youngs lifts the lid on Steve Borthwick – but too late
By Nick Cain Ben Youngs lifted the lid last week on Steve Borthwick being a “risk-averse” coach, and stated that the...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoHeath takes aim at coach for England’s playing style
nBy CAMERON STEPHENS England attack coach: Richard Wigglesworth RENOWNED rugby commentator Nick Heath believes that England will struggle to develop into...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoEngland keen to ‘unleash’ Marcus Smith late on after dropping him to the bench
England coach Steve Borthwick is looking forward to “unleashing” Marcus Smith once opponents Italy are fatigued after dropping him to the...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoEngland’s Six Nations critics hit by Kevin Sinfield broadside
By Adam Hathaway Kevin Sinfield has hit back at critics of England’s style of play, declaring they are in it to...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoTed Hill – Setbacks have made me stronger
By Adam Hathaway At the age of 25, Ted Hill has had enough knock backs to last a career but he...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoPlaying for England A team a real eye opener, says George Hendy
By Gary Fitzgerald George Hendy hopes to enjoy more chances of strutting his stuff on the international stage after helping his...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoFelix Jones rejoins Springboks
Former England defence coach Felix Jones will rejoin the South Africa staff next week. The 37-year-old was part of the Springboks’...
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Letters
/ 1 year agoCoaches stopping England evolving
Last Saturday’s Calcutta Cup was to me the most depressing win I can recall from England. Two main emotions abound. The...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSix Nations: England’s warriors end Scottish curse
By Adam Hathaway England skipper Maro Itoje hailed his side’s warrior spirit as they reclaimed the Calcutta Cup at Twickenham yesterday...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoGeorge Kloska gets his chance to show Steve Borthwick what he can do
By Paul Rees George Kloska was one of the surprise picks in the England A squad but Steve Borthwick had been...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 1 year agoStart off with the ‘new’ and finish with the old
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME FIND it hard to understand why there are now so many breaks...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoGeorge Martin out of Scotland clash as England call up Ted Hill
England lock George Martin has been ruled out of Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations showdown against Scotland. The 23-year-old Leicester player, who...
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Premiership
/ 1 year agoPremiership Cup: Alex Dombrandt grabs chance to make his case for England
By Gary Fitzgerald Harlequins ........................29pts Tries: Hammond 10, Lewies 23, Dombrandt 31, Green 54 Conversions: Halfpenny 23, 32, 54 Penalty: J...
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Six Nations
/ 1 year agoThe Incredibles! Fin Smith ignites spirited England to Six Nations win over France
From Adam Hathaway at Twickenham Triumph: Elliot Daly scores England’s crucial late try to spark the celebrations PICTURES: Getty Images Fin...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoFreddie Steward, take a tip from the best…
By Nick Cain - Read his expert opinion every week Freddie Steward was not England’s worst performer against Ireland. However, the...
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Six Nations
/ 1 year agoAntoine Dupont is human – Tommy Freeman confident England can stop France star
Tommy Freeman insists England are confident of containing France’s scrum-half genius Antoine Dupont in Saturday’s Allianz Stadium showdown. Dupont underlined his...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoSteve Borthwick: It’s tough but England are improving
From Adam Hathaway in Dublin England coach Steve Borthwick was disappointed with his side’s second half collapse yesterday which handed Ireland...
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Six Nations
/ 1 year agoEngland name Curry twins in starting line-up for Six Nations opener against Ireland
England have sprung a surprise by uniting the Curry twins in their back row for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations opener against...
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Features
/ 1 year agoEngland need to focus on playing the full 80 during the Six Nations
By Jeff Probyn - A Front row view on the game So Steve Borthwick has decided that his England team need...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoBill Sweeney determined to stay in RFU role until 2027
Bill Sweeney is determined to continue as Rugby Football Union chief executive until the 2027 World Cup and will only step...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoRFU chief Bill Sweeney ‘wanted to defer’ controversial bonus payment
Bill Sweeney, the under-fire chief executive of the Rugby Football Union, has revealed he wanted to defer the controversial bonus payment...
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