Jamie George a Six Nations doubt as Saracens fall to Castres Jamie George is a doubt for England’s Six Nations opener after limping out of Saracens’ 32-24 defeat by Castres with a hamstring injury The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2025
Brad Barritt interview: Saracens' Champions Cup strategy 'flying under the radar' Sarries sixth favourites for crown but underdog approach may yet work out Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2025
Maro Itoje’s promotion an admission of England’s urgent need for fresh impetus The captaincy is due reward for a fine player – but for Steve Borthwick, it comes with one or two risks attached The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025
Maro Itoje fulfils his destiny as England’s ‘world-class’ leader for the present and future Appointed England captain ahead of a vital Six Nations, Itoje looks set to lead Steve Borthwick’s side through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025
Maro Itoje replaces Jamie George as England captain for Six Nations campaign Saracens hooker demoted to vice skipper alongside Ellis Genge Evening Standard · Jan 14, 2025
Maro Itoje named new England captain ahead of Six Nations as squad revealed Itoje assumes the captaincy from Saracens teammate Jamie George before a vital campaign for Steve Borthwick’s side The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025
Maro Itoje replaces Jamie George as England captain for Six Nations George has been in charge since the 2023 World Cup but is demoted to vice-skipper alongside Ellis Genge. The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025
Borthwick backs ‘world-class’ Itoje as England captain after stripping George Maro Itoje will lead England into the Six Nations after Steve Borthwick made the radical decision to ditch a ‘disappointed’ Jamie George as captain The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2025
Maro Itoje reveals the surprisingly simple way he builds serious strength in the gym HOW I TRAIN: ‘When you’re in the gym, it’s all about the core compound lifts and performing them well to get the best results’ The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2025
Tom Willis double puts Saracens back on track against Bristol after humbling Tom Willis scored two brilliant tries as Saracens bounced back from away thrashing by Bath to beat Bristol 35-26 at home The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2025
How the 2025 British & Irish Lions may line up in Australia Andy Farrell has tricky decisions ahead but expect plenty of Ireland forwards and Scotland backs when the series begins The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2024
Arsenal things you might have missed: Nicolas Jover love-in, secret Bukayo Saka nickname and new addition Gunners have had a busy week - but what went under the radar? Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2024
British & Irish Lions 2025: Predicting the squad to tour Australia The final international action before the squad is named is over - who will Andy Farrell be picking to head Down Under? The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024
Impressive England put Japan to the sword but frustrating autumn ends with another missed opportunity England 59-14 Japan: A full-strength England ran in nine tries to close a difficult November with a much-needed win The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2024
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024 ‘Playing for England is the Mecca’, says Maro Itoje amid breakaway league plans Itoje is one of 17 players to have signed enhanced Elite Player Squad contracts with the Rugby Football Union worth £160,000 a year.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024 Maro Itoje says England is ‘the mecca’ amid talk of global breakaway league Maro Itoje has pledged his allegiance to England following proposals for an eight-team franchise competition
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024 Maro Itoje unaware of plans for breakaway competition as lock pledges commitment to England Rumours are swirling around a lucrative new competition that could disrupt the rugby landscape
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2024 Steve Borthwick is safe for now – but history shows a cautionary tale for underperforming England Small signs of progress have been shown by England this November but Borthwick is under pressure after five consecutive defeats
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2024 Freddie Steward says players, not Steve Borthwick, are at fault for England woe The head coach is under pressure after a clean sweep of defeats by the southern hemisphere giants.
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2024 The two sides of Springboks enforcer Eben Etzebeth: ‘On the pitch, my mindset switches’ EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Now with more Test caps than any other South African in history, the lock opens up to Harry Latham-Coyle about his team-first attitude, friendship with Siya Kolisi and how he stays calm in the heat of battle
The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2024 Maro Itoje says wounded England want ‘to do fans proud’ against South Africa England were beaten 42-37 by Australia on Saturday.
AAP · Nov 10, 2024 'So much fun' for Suaalii as he's hailed by Wallabies Teammates warn Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will only get better following his man-of-the-match Wallabies debut at Twickenham.
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2024 Problems old and new plague England in latest heartbreaking loss to raise serious questions about future England 37-42 Australia: The most thrilling of Test matches once again ended with England squandering a late lead as the pressure builds on Steve Borthwick
AAP · Nov 9, 2024 Wallabies launch Suaalii era with glorious England win Australia have won a thrilling Test 42-37 against England, Max Jorgensen scoring a last-gasp try while debutant Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was man of the match.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2024 Last-gasp Max Jorgensen try sees Australia edge England in thriller A try in stoppage time from Max Jorgensen gave Australia an extraordinary 42-37 victory over England in the Autumn Series