England career igniting convinced me to sign new Saracens deal – Ben Earl Earlier this week Earl signed a long-term contract with the Gallagher Premiership champions. The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023
Henry Arundell to be available for England in Six Nations despite move to France The former London Irish man is set to move to Racing 92 in Paris after the Rugby World Cup The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023
Bill Sweeney believes English rugby is ‘on cusp of something quite spectacular’ RFU council members sent a letter to the board raising concerns over the leadership of chief executive Sweeney and chair Tom Ilube. The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023
Bill Sweeney vows ‘spectacular’ future for English rugby despite direct challenge to RFU leadership Sweeney is confident he has overcome the direct challenge to his leadership launched on the eve of England’s Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2023
England vs Samoa: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today England play Samoa in their final Rugby World Cup Pool D match in Lille today. Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2023
Owen Farrell and George Ford to start together for England against Samoa Owen Farrell and George Ford are expected to start together for England for the first time since March 2021 as Steve Borthwick prepares to reprise their 10-12 axis against Samoa on Saturday The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023
Danny Care: England taking inspiration from Europe’s Ryder Cup win at World Cup Europe emerged 16½-11½ winners against the United States on Sunday. The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023
Danny Care backs ‘hybrid’ contracts for domestic-based England players With moving abroad more financially attractive than ever for English players, the scrum-half supports a new central contract The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023
Danny Care sees advantages of hybrid contracts in English top flight Steve Borthwick is the driving force behind the plan to establish hybrid contracts as he looks to revive England’s fortunes. The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023
RFU and Premiership clubs close to agreeing new hybrid England deals England and the Gallagher Premiership clubs are closing to striking a deal on hybrid contracts to revamp how top Test players are managed. Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2023
Jamie George and Maro Itoje lead calls for England to tour Samoa ahead of Rugby World Cup clash Revamped rugby calendar could give opportunity for trips to Pacfic Islands Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2023
Maro Itoje warns England rivals that Rugby World Cup best is yet to come: ‘There’s another level’ Saracens lock has vowed to improve even further after brushing off fitness issues to play a key role in Pool D campaign Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2023
England through to Rugby World Cup quarter-finals thanks to Japan victory England became the second side to confirm their place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals thanks to Japan’s victory against Samoa The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023
I’m never happy – Kevin Sinfield not getting carried away with England’s defence England have conceded one try in three World Cup matches – a far cry from Steve Borthwick’s first nine Tests when the line was breached 30 times. The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023
Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2023 Billy Vunipola interview: England warned over Samoa threat with Manu Tuilagi in for rough ride Saracens stalwart insists Steve Borthwick’s side must match the energy and physicality in final Rugby World Cup Pool D clash
The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2023 Smith or Steward? Panache may trump power at full-back if England meet Fiji Fly-half’s display at No 15 against Chile gives Steve Borthwick options depending on who awaits England in the last eight
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023 England prop Kyle Sinckler grateful to have won World Cup fitness battle Sinckler tore the pectoral muscle in his chest during the build-up to the final warm-up Test against Fiji in August.
Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2023 Marcus Smith and Henry Arundell state England case as Steve Borthwick faces big decisions England now have genuine options as they try to find the best attacking configuration with quarter-finals looming
The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023 Marcus Smith says playing alongside Owen Farrell and George Ford ‘an honour’ The three fly-halves were on the pitch at the same time at the end of England’s 71-0 rout of Chile.
The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023 Henry Arundell reveals ex-London Irish teammates inspired dream World Cup debut Arundell became only the fourth Englishman to score five tries in a single international match
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2023 Smith and Arundell spark England to give Borthwick food for thought The free-flowing rugby on show in the demolition of Chile leaves England’s coach with a tricky decision before the Samoa test
The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2023 Borthwick finds ‘another dimension’ in England’s triple fly-half threats Steve Borthwick said he considers England’s triple fly-half threat of Owen Farrell, Marcus Smith and George Ford as an option at the Rugby World Cup
Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2023 Rugby World Cup: Steve Borthwick hails Owen Farrell and Marcus Smith as England hammer Chile Red Rose inching ever closer to World Cup quarter-final
The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2023 Marcus Smith’s attacking flair gives Borthwick and England new hope Full-back and Henry Arundell on the wing show the side can be unpredictable and all the better for it in World Cup rout of Chile
The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023 Henry Arundell impresses his captain with five-star show as England rout Chile Steve Borthwick’s team scored 11-tries in the 71-0 success in Lille.