The Latest Breaking News from Lee Blackett

Borthwick should trust Marcus Smith to unshackle England’s faltering attack

The Harlequins fly-half will win his 50th cap against France but it still appears the head coach lacks faith in him

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12

Finn Russell expects late hits from Scotland teammates in Bath vs Edinburgh battle

Fly half Russell will pull the strings for Bath in their crunch Champions Cup clash but won’t get any favours from his international teammates lining up for Edinburgh

The Independent UK · Jan 14

Finn Russell ready for bruising clash with Scotland colleagues against Edinburgh

The Bath fly-half will be up against his fellow Scot Duhan van der Merwe and said he is expecting a tough game: ‘I’d imagine there’ll be a couple of late shots’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13

George Ford turns down R360 riches for last shot at England World Cup glory

George Ford has turned down the riches on offer from R360 for one last shot at a Rugby World Cup with England

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2025

Springboks light up engrossing Rugby Championship so why tinker with it now?

South Africa and New Zealand’s selfish decision to go it alone will lead to competition hiatus and looks foolish

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2025

No ‘funky rugby’: new England coach Lee Blackett targets substance over style

Steve Borthwick’s latest attack coach believes he has time to create a winning culture as they count down to the World Cup in 2027

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2025

England can be World Cup contenders in 2027, says new attack coach Lee Blackett

Blackett will join Steve Borthwick’s revamped coaching team on a permanent basis ahead of the autumn series opener against Australia on November 1.

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025

England confirm major changes to coaching staff as Lee Blackett joins from Bath

The arrival of highly-rated attack coach Blackett sees Richard Wigglesworth take on a new role in charge of defence

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2025

RFU opens door to hosting Chelsea if they need temporary home

The RFU chief executive, Bill Sweeney, has said Twickenham could host Chelsea matches if the Premier League club is seeking a temporary home

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2025

England shake up coaching group ahead of summer tour to Argentina by adding two new faces

Bath attack coach Lee Blackett will join Steve Borthwick’s coaching group in the same role, while Byron McGuigan comes on board as assistant defence coach

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025