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The Latest Breaking News from Steve Borthwick

England receive key fitness boost ahead of Six Nations opener

England are underdogs facing defending champions Ireland in Dublin but their chances of producing an upset have increased with the news

The Independent UK

Six Nations predictions: Winner, top try-scorer, breakthrough star and more

Will a returning Antoine Dupont lead France to victory? And is there any end to Wales’ woe? A thrilling campaign awaits...

The Independent UK

Six Nations is the shining light of rugby and so much this year is hard to predict

From Ireland’s shot at history to Italy’s raised expectations, the 2025 championship has all the ingredients to rival past classics

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Besieged Bill Sweeney battles on – but the RFU is no longer remotely fit for purpose

As the chief executive’s future hangs in the balance, it is time for radical reform of English rugby’s governing body

The Independent UK

Maro Itoje demands hard work as England look to put difficult 2024 behind them

Itoje will captain England in the tournament.

The Independent UK

Can Ireland thrive without Andy Farrell? – Six Nations talking points

Ireland are favourites to complete another title success, despite Farrell temporarily handed the reins to defence coach Simon Easterby.

The Independent UK

RFU’s Bill Sweeney refuses to apologise for taking £358,000 bonus

RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney refused to apologise for accepting a £358,000 bonus amid record losses and redundancies

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Defiant Bill Sweeney refuses to apologise for RFU bonuses scandal and vows to stay until 2027

The under-fire chief executive has insisted that the union is in good financial state despite reporting record losses last year

The Independent UK

England Six Nations worries grow with George ruled out of first two games

England’s best-laid plans for the 2025 Six Nations have been disrupted by fresh injuries which have forced Steve Borthwick to call up five new players to his squad

The Guardian - UK

Vice-captain Jamie George heads England withdrawals for Six Nations opener

Influential scrum-half Alex Mitchell is a doubt for the opener against Ireland on February 1.

The Independent UK

Jamie George set to miss England’s Six Nations opener in major blow for Steve Borthwick

Scrum half Alex Mitchell is also a doubt for the opening clash at the Aviva Stadium

The Independent UK

Eddie Jones to run rule over England as ITV pundit during Six Nations

Eddie Jones will cast a critical eye over England’s make-or-break Six Nations campaign as a pundit for ITV in the upcoming championship

The Guardian - UK

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

Harlequins see off Glasgow to reach Champions Cup knockout stages

Harlequins ensured their place in the Champions Cup last 16 with a 24-7 win over Glasgow

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All change for England: Borthwick plots full-back role for talisman Marcus Smith

Under-pressure head coach is pondering big changes for the Six Nations campaign after a disappointing autumn

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick wants replacements to help England finish with a flourish

The head coach has been devising ways to ensure his team come on strong in the final quarter.

Evening Standard

Anthony Watson: Former England and Lions rugby star retires aged 30 on medical grounds

Persistent back issue causes Leicester wing to hang up his boots

The Independent UK

Anthony Watson happy with achievements as injury brings end to playing career

The Leicester wing won 56 England caps and played in five Lions Tests.

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The Independent UK

England wing Anthony Watson forced to retire from rugby due to injury

Capped 56 times internationally, Watson toured twice with the British and Irish Lions

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

Steve Borthwick reveals Marcus Smith’s best role ahead of key Six Nations decision

Smith was among England’s most impressive performers in a disappointing autumn

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

Maro Itoje replaces Jamie George as England captain for Six Nations campaign

Saracens hooker demoted to vice skipper alongside Ellis Genge

The Independent UK

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

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.

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