The Latest Breaking News from Marcus Smith

Steve Borthwick faces a mammoth task as England problems continue to mount ahead of Rugby World Cup

Farce after farce has left Red Rose with it all to do

Evening Standard · Aug 23, 2023

Ireland vs England: Owen Farrell conspicuous by absence as George Ford and Marcus Smith prepare for audition

Circus around red card has dominated build-up

Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2023

England to give Owen Farrell every World Cup chance even with potential ban

England will do their utmost to stick by Owen Farrell even if the captain misses a clutch of Rugby World Cup matches through suspension.

Evening Standard · Aug 14, 2023

Henry Slade set to be biggest omission from England World Cup squad

The England coach Steve Borthwick is set to drop the skilful Exeter centre Henry Slade, with Alex Dombrandt and Tom Willis also likely to miss out

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2023

Who’s on the plane? England Rugby World Cup squad prediction

The back row and back three are the most competitive areas of selection for Steve Borthwick

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023

England hopefuls fluff their lines. Steve Borthwick needs a new script

Wales have some wind in their sails after Cardiff victory but time is running out for visitors to find a winning formula

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2023

Wales show vim, vigour and verve as Steve Borthwick’s England left deflated

Wales beat England 20-9 in the Rugby World Cup warm-up in Cardiff, leaving Steve Borthwick with much to ponder

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2023

Dismal England left reeling by Wales in Rugby World Cup warm-up

Wales 20-9 England: Steve Borthwick was given plenty to ponder less than 48 hours before he names his World Cup squad

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2023

England and Wales search for signs of progress with World Cup on horizon

Neither side had a good Six Nations but coaches Steve Borthwick and Warren Gatland both respond well to pressure

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2023

Wales vs England live stream: How to watch Rugby World Cup warm-up on TV

Everything you need to know ahead of the Summer Nations Series fixture

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023