The Latest Breaking News from Maro Itoje

Borthwick’s England reign remains full of contradictions with World Cup a year away

England’s identity under Steve Borthwick is not as clear as it should be this close to the tournament

The Guardian - UK · 15h ago

Who will make England’s Rugby World Cup squad?

Who will Steve Borthwick select come the tournament in Australia?

The Independent UK · Sep 30

Maro Itoje backs more England players to take break after summer sabbatical: ‘I don’t regret it at all’

Itoje was rested from England’s summer tour to recharge mentally and physically

The Independent UK · Sep 2

All eyes on Henry Pollock as England aim to think big against South Africa

Northampton flanker and ‘public enemy No 1’ will be used as an impact player in the Nations Championship opener

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2

Henry Pollock role revealed as England name team for South Africa clash

Pollock is on the bench for England with Ollie Chessum again deployed on the blindside

The Independent UK · Jul 2

Alex Coles encourages England team to fill Maro Itoje void

With captain rested this summer, Coles believes players should seize the opportunity to shine.

The Independent UK · Jul 1

End-of-season rugby union awards: best games, players and more

From that crunch classic in Paris to the Red Roses’ trailblazing and Rhys Carré’s try, our pick of the moments that made the 2026-27 season

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23

Jamie George captains England again as Borthwick plays it safe for brutal summer tour

England included uncapped Caluori, Fisilau, Janse van Rensburg, Sela and Kloska in the squad while Fin Smith admitted he had to ‘fake’ confidence after Lions tour

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22

England rest captain Maro Itoje for summer tour as replacement revealed

Steve Borthwick to bring five uncapped players for Test meetings with South Africa, Fiji and Argentina

Evening Standard · Jun 22

RU:George back as England captain with Itoje rested

England captain Maro Itoje, having completed more Test minutes than any other player in the game over the last decade, is rested for their next three Tests.

AAP · Jun 22