The Latest Breaking News from Steve Borthwick

Six Nations: England set new benchmark with intensity in dramatic win over Ireland, says Steve Borthwick

Borthwick’s side defied the odds to derail Ireland’s bid for back-to-back Grand Slams

Evening Standard · Mar 9, 2024

Marcus Smith drop goal ruins Ireland's historic Six Nations Grand Slam bid as England edge thriller

Replacement fly-half strikes in added time to secure a signature win for Steve Borthwick and end Irish dreams of successive Grand Slams

Evening Standard · Mar 9, 2024

England must stop cohesive Ireland at source or pay the price

Steve Borthwick’s side have the potential to upset their all-conquering opponents but must cut out the errors

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2024

‘I couldn’t tell you what we are:’ England’s search for identity goes on

Steve Borthwick changes his plan for every game but that leaves him open to charges of being overreliant on data

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2024

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso set for first England start against Ireland

Alex Mitchell and George Martin were also in line for the Six Nations match while George Ford would keep his place at fly-half with Marcus Smith fit again

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2024

Marcus Smith’s ‘bounce’ in England training excites Kevin Sinfield

Marcus Smith has been praised for bringing his trademark “bounce” back to England Six Nations training by the defensive coach Kevin Sinfield

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2024

Picking an England XV that can trouble Ireland in Six Nations clash

There is an England team capable of competing at Twickenham but Steve Borthwick needs to put it together

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2024

Marcus Smith and Alex Mitchell return to England squad for Ireland challenge

Smith has not featured in this season’s Six Nations following a calf injury, while Mitchell suffered a knee problem before defeat by Scotland

The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2024

‘No wholesale changes’ for England before Ireland Six Nations showdown

The England attack coach Richard Wigglesworth says continuity in selection will help make Steve Borthwick’s side more fluent in attack

The Guardian - UK · Feb 29, 2024

Owen Farrell says ‘the time feels right’ to leave Saracens for Racing 92

Owen Farrell said it was a difficult decision but he was excited to swap England for France after breaking his silence on his move at the end of the season

The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2024