The Latest Breaking News from Courtney Lawes

Northampton hold off late Saracens fightback to win nine-try thriller

Two tries from James Ramm helped Premiership leaders Northampton to an all-action 41-30 win against title rivals Saracens

The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2024

Marler and England fed up with Scotland celebrations in most ‘spiteful’ fixture

The England prop Joe Marler said: ‘There seems to be a little more spite in these games,’ while Jamie George added: ‘Our senior players will step up and show what it’s about’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2024

Dan Cole stands test of time to help England move in new direction

Dan Cole’s loyalty to Steve Borthwick played a role in extending his international career and he is thriving in England’s young squad at 36

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2024

Saracens 12-18 Northampton: Saints stun Sarries in bruising clash to end winning run

Saracens clocked off too often to slip to an 18-12 home defeat by an elated Northampton outfit, condemned to their third Premiership loss of the season. 

Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2023

Sleightholme and Mitchell steer Northampton to victory at Saracens

Tries from Ollie Sleightholme and Alex Mitchell earned Northampton an 18-12 victory at Saracens, in the absence of Owen Farrell

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2023

RFU must step up and pay best players to stay in England, insists Lawes

The former England captain Courtney Lawes says the game’s authorities have to acknowledge that top-level rugby is a short career and players should be paid what they are worth

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2023

Courtney Lawes rules out England retirement U-turn but is open to final Lions tour

Steve Borthwick could be facing a back-row selection crisis for the Six Nations in 2024

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2023

Lawes rules out England return but would play for British & Irish Lions

Courtney Lawes may have retired from international duty with England but he would play for the British & Irish Lions in Australia in 2025 if asked

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023

Borthwick’s England job begins now with a team only just starting out

England had grit, smarts, a set piece and a screw-you attitude so third place was fair – but there is real promise in the next generation

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023

England seek evolution not revolution behind six leaders after encouraging World Cup

A number of talented young players give England optimism, but a few problem positions will concern Steve Borthwick

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023