Six Nations half-term report: Ireland top of class but Wales go from bad to worse In rating the teams it is the defending champions that look a cut above as the other sides struggle to find consistency The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025
Mitchell return instrumental to England’s Six Nations revival The scrum-half’s contribution towards the end of France victory justified Borthwick’s faith in giving the Northampton man the full 80 minutes The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2025
‘Rugby can be pretty complicated’: Cole and Youngs tackle plain speaking in hit podcast No more biting of lips as former England stalwarts Cole and Youngs are saying what they actually think in their rugby podcast The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2025
‘I’ve told Dad to be neutral’ – Fin Smith on split family Calcutta Cup loyalties The fly-half starred in England’s Six Nations victory against France and is now set to face Scotland, the country of his father’s birth The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2025
Ollie Sleightholme says France win gives England belief they can beat the best Elliot Daly’s converted final-minute try on Saturday snatched a 26-25 win at the Allianz Stadium. The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025
England wing Ollie Sleightholme: ‘I don’t think there’s much wrong with a little bit of argy-bargy’ Interview: After helping Steve Borthwick’s side finally get over the line, the Northampton wing reveals the secrets behind his try-saving intervention on Louis Bielle-Biarrey, his confrontation with Damian Penaud and why he is confident England can build from here The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025
Tom Curry and George Martin set to return to full training ahead of Scotland tie Sale flanker Curry and Leicester lock Martin are rehabilitating unspecified issues away from the rest of Steve Borthwick’s squad. The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025
Five British and Irish Lions hopefuls who impressed in Six Nations round two The Six Nations reaches the first of two fallow weeks on the back of another highly intriguing weekend of action. The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025
Furbank and Feyi-Waboso fitness boost bolsters England’s Six Nations charge Steve Borthwick said both players could return for the business end of tournament, with England back in the title hunt after beating France The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2025
Five things we learned from this weekend’s Guinness Six Nations action England edged past France in a thrilling contest, while Wales fell to a 14th straight defeat and Ireland maintained their perfect record. The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2025
Was England’s win a watershed moment for Borthwick or a fleeting slice of joy? Last-gasp Six Nations victory over France could signal a new dawn but may simply be the law of averages at play The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2025
A tale of two Smiths: Fin solves England’s biggest problem to leave Marcus stuck in limbo England recorded a dramatic 26-25 win over France to finally end a year of hurt in close games and they found their fly half of the present and future in the process The Independent UK · Feb 9, 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
Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2025 Steve Borthwick backs England to fulfil 'very high' potential after dramatic win over France England have been on the wrong end of tight matches in recent months but reversed the trend against France
Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2025 England 26-25 France: Steve Borthwick's side put end to painful run as Fin Smith stars in win to saviour England left it late to avoid an eighth straight defeat against Tier One nations
International Business Times · Feb 8, 2025 Daly Late Show Helps England Edge France In Six Nations Thriller Replacement Elliot Daly's try a minute from time helped England to a thrilling 26-25 Six Nations win over France at a rainswept Twickenham on Saturday.
The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2025 England find long-awaited answer to stun France and end year of hurt England 26-25 France: After seven near misses against top opposition in succession, Fin Smith starred as England finally got over the line
Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2025 England player ratings vs France: Fin Smith majestic but Marcus Smith struggles in shaky display Steve Borthwick’s side ended losing run against Tier One nations with dramatic victory
The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2025 England 26-25 France: Six Nations 2025 – as it happened Elliot Daly’s try at the death delivered a crucial win for Steve Borthwick
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 Independent UK · Feb 8, 2025 England v France LIVE: Six Nations result and reaction as England win Twickenham thriller with last-gasp try England 26-25 France: A back-and-forth thriller ended with Elliot Daly going over for the crucial try at the death
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
Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2025 England under pressure to avoid unwanted record in daunting Six Nations showdown with France Red Rose have never lost eight consecutive games against Tier One opposition