England could still use ‘magician’ Marcus Smith at full-back – Kevin Sinfield . The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023
Tom Curry will start World Cup opener as England aim to fix leaky defence The 25-year-old back-rower, yet to appear for England under Steve Borthwick, is expected to start against Argentina after recovering from an ankle injury The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023
Tom Curry in contention to start England’s World Cup opener against Argentina Curry missed all four warm-up Tests after spraining the joint during training in early August, but is in line to start if he has no setbacks. The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023
England ready to throw Tom Curry in at deep end for Rugby World Cup opener Kevin Sinfield talks up flanker’s return after three months out Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2023
Steve Borthwick confident England will fix defensive issues ahead of World Cup England have lost five of their last six matches and have conceded an average of 26 points during Borthwick’s nine-Test tenure. The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023
Kevin Sinfield says England’s pre-World Cup setbacks are bringing squad together Injury has cost Anthony Watson and Jack van Poortvliet their World Cup places, while Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola are banned for the opener. The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023
Groundhog Day for England as Billy Vunipola joins Owen Farrell in the high tackle dock Groundhog Day masquerades as a mainstream Hollywood comedy but lures in the viewer with a deeper existential message. Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2023
England to omit Owen Farrell from Ireland lineup as World Rugby ponder appeal against red card rescinding Threat of a World Cup ban not yet over for the Saracens fly-half as independent disciplinary decision could face challenge Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2023
Owen Farrell: Kevin Sinfield hopes England captain avoids David Beckham treatment after red card controversy Captain will be able avaialable for immediate World Cup selection after dismissal was rescinded Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2023
England’s Freddie Steward supports new TMO review system for red cards The review system, where a referee can send a player to the sin-bin while a TMO decides whether to upgrade to a red card, will be used in Wales v England match The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2023
England hoping Tom Curry will feature in World Cup build-up despite ankle issue Curry sustained the injury in training this week and will be sidelined for up to a fortnight. The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023
‘Mature’ Tom Pearson can shine on England debut, says Kevin Sinfield Kevin Sinfield has hailed Tom Pearson’s tunnel vision in setting aside his London Irish turbulence to earn an England debut. Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2023
Earl embraces Kompany’s intensity with Rugby World Cup target in sight Vincent Kompany’s presentation to England’s rugby squad offered valuable insight with Ben Earl intent on securing his place in the World Cup squad The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2023
Two books inspired by Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield’s friendship to be released Sinfield carried his former rugby teammate Burrow, who has MND, over the finish line at a marathon in Leeds so they could complete it together. The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023 England study southern hemisphere sides with Rugby World Cup on horizon Kevin Sinfield, England’s defence coach, has been taking notes on the opening Rugby Championship fixtures, saying: ‘It’s important to look at some teams’
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023 Kevin Sinfield feels England’s pain as they try to mastermind Rugby World Cup turnaround A tough first Six Nations campaign hasn’t stopped defence coach Sinfield believing good things can happen in France this autumn
Wales Online · Jul 3, 2023 Tonight's rugby news as Welsh region to sign Adam Jones' protégé The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond
Daily Mirror · Jun 21, 2023 Dad discovers he is terminally-ill after waking up with a limp in his left leg Steve Wharton, from Plymouth, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2020 after the dad-of-two began to notice he was limping shortly after the birth of his second child
Daily Mirror · Jun 18, 2023 Rob Burrow and his children complete race together in amazing Father's Day moment Rugby League star Rob Burrow, who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2019, was joined by his children for the juniors race ahead of Sunday's Leeds 10K event
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023 Ian Wright and Sarah Hunter among sports stars recognised in honours list Hunter is one of a number of influential female sports stars on the King’s Birthday Honours list.
Daily Mirror · Jun 9, 2023 Leeds Rhinos' Jack Sinfield ready to "smash" A-levels and then Super League after new deal Teenage stand-off, 18, is currently in embroiled in his school work but new three-year contraxct sees him secure future at Headingley
Leeds Live · Jun 8, 2023 ITV viewers in tears watching heartbreaking Rob and Lindsey Burrow scenes in MND documentary Rob and Lindsey: Living with MND aired on ITV on Thursday night
Daily Mirror · Jun 8, 2023 Yvette Cooper demands rule change for Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow knighthoods The Labour frontbencher has written to the Honours and Appointments Secretariat calling on officials to 'set aside any traditional timescales between honours' to honour the rugby league legends
Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2023 Calls grow to override stuffy honours protocol and knight rugby's Kevin Sinfield MPs and peers have joined the crusade to make the fundraising hero and ex-rugby league star a Sir, along with his best friend Rob Burrow
Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2023 Rob Burrow's wife uses his own words to say 'government will have blood on its hands' Rugby legend Rob Burrow's wife Lindsey says delays in funding has left them angry and frustrated, especially after seeing the speed of Covid vaccine research