Six Nations: Nail-biting wins building England 'character', says Maro Itoje New captain insists turning frustrating close losses into narrow victories is important for growth of team Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2025
England 16-15 Scotland: Calcutta Cup Six Nations player ratings Jamie Ritchie was outstanding for a Scotland side who somehow lost, in part thanks to the efforts of Maro Itoje The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2025
England player ratings vs Scotland: Maro Itoje delivers huge moments in nervy Calcutta Cup win Fin Smith unshakeable again as Ben Curry delivers a monster performance off the bench in Twickenham thriller Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2025
England’s luck finally turns to end Calcutta Cup misery as Finn Russell suffers late agony England 16-15 Scotland: Russell’s late conversion drifted wide as England held on for a dramatic Calcutta Cup victory for the first time in five years The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2025
England to show ‘nastiness’ as Itoje backs side to wrestle back Calcutta Cup England have vowed to show their nasty side against Scotland with the captain Maro Itoje calling on his team to buck the trend of recent history The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2025
Maro Itoje outlines England's gameplan to end Six Nations losing streak against Scotland Captain admits England can’t rely on ‘blind, beating-your-chest’ fury Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2025
Maro Itoje urges England to ‘seize the moment’ in clash with Scotland England seeking a first win since 2020 over their Calcutta Cup rivals The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025
England and Scotland face new pressures in transformed Calcutta Cup rivalry Scotland have never beaten the Auld Enemy five times in a row but stand on the brink of history as they travel to Twickenham The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025
Feyi-Waboso injury fallout hits England preparations for Scotland clash The reaction to the handling of Immanuel Feyi-Waboso’s shoulder injury has marred England’s preparations for the Six Nations clash with Scotland The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2025
Carved out of Greek stone – Maro Itoje excited to line up with Ted Hill The Bath forward has been added to England’s bench against Scotland after George Martin’s injury. The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2025
England turn to ‘Superman’ in hour of need after late injury blow ahead of Calcutta Cup Hill is the beneficiary of a set-back for George Martin having been called into Steve Borthwick’s squad to face Scotland The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2025
England turn to Ollie Chessum to solve lineout woes against Scotland The Leicester lock replaces club colleague George Martin in the sole change to the side that beat France The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025
‘A vindication’: Maro Itoje hails England’s Six Nations win over France Maro Itoje saluted his team’s ambition and bravery after their stunning last-gasp victory over France The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2025
We know there is so much in us – skipper Maro Itoje hails courageous England Elliot Daly’s last-minute try, converted by Fin Smith, decided a breathless Six Nations clash against France. The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2025
The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2025 Maro Itoje highlights key quality England showed to secure much-needed win Elliot Daly’s last-gasp try secured a much-needed win for Steve Borthwick’s side to keep their Six Nations hopes alive
The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2025 Antoine Dupont ‘surprised’ by England rule that prevents him facing Toulouse team-mate Dupont suggested he was not aware of England’s rule barring overseas-based players, which means his Toulouse team-mate Jack Willis won’t play in their Six Nations clash
The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2025 Forget the Smiths, French pack could cause panic on the pitch in London If England are blown away up front, Will Smith might as well be playing fly-half for all the difference it will make
The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2025 Antoine Dupont ‘surprised’ at rule that deprives England of Jack Willis France captain Antoine Dupont has admitted he is ‘quite happy’ not to be facing his Toulouse teammate Jack Willis in the Six Nations
The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2025 Maro Itoje reveals he turned down huge money from French clubs to become England captain If Itoje had moved to France he would have become ineligible for England selection
The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2025 What England must do differently to save their Six Nations England’s championship hopes rest on beating a fearsome French side who put 53 points on the hosts on their last visit to Twickenham
The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2025 Steve Borthwick’s selection shows England’s desperation – but there is logic behind bold calls Marcus Smith is moved to full-back against France with Fin Smith handed his first international start at fly-half
The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2025 Steve Borthwick calls on England to be ‘a better team’ against France England were beaten 27-22 by the back-to-back champions in Dublin.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2025 ‘Proud’ Steve Borthwick cites lack of experience for England’s Dublin defeat Steve Borthwick said Ireland’s greater experience was key to them beating England in Dublin
Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2025 Steve Borthwick 'disappointed' by latest England defeat but vows France fightback Borthwick believes inexperience a factor after latest second-half collapse against Ireland in Six Nations continues his side’s worrying run
The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2025 Maro Itoje leads from the front but can’t fix England’s familiar frailties New captain was impressive but could not summon steeliness his team needed to close out a tight match