Steve Borthwick

Steve Borthwick keeps faith by naming unchanged England XV to face Australia

Slade and Lawrence swap places in midfield jerseys, with Sleightholme and Cowan-Dickie added to bench

Tue Nov 05 2024 - 17:40

England to appoint Joe El-Abd as defence coach as replacement for Felix Jones

El-Abd is employed as head coach at Oyonnax but has been offered the job by Steve Borthwick

Tue Sept 24 2024 - 17:52

Steve Borthwick handed more power over England players in new clubs deal

RFU’s eight-year agreement a ‘significant milestone’ but clubs have concerns

Wed Sept 04 2024 - 15:25

Former Ireland international Felix Jones resigns role as England defence coach

Jones has been an important figure for England since his recruitment 10 months ago from South Africa

Sat Aug 24 2024 - 15:45

England name team to face New Zealand 48 hours earlier than expected

Steve Borthwick has resisted any temptation to opt for a 6-2 forward bench split against the All Blacks

Tue Jul 02 2024 - 09:38

Jamie George happy as England demolish Eddie Jones’ Japan

England see off the Brave Blossoms 52-17 as they warm up for their two Test tour of New Zealand

Sat Jun 22 2024 - 12:24

Irish errors or an English masterclass? How Steve Borthwick’s tactics gave Ireland a taste of their own medicine

England coaching staff devised an attacking gameplan and selection policy reminiscent of Ireland at their devastating best

Tue Mar 12 2024 - 06:00

England v Ireland: Ellis Genge’s clear out on Tadhg Furlong leaves fans in the dark

The Offload: Ireland’s kicking and poor execution in the air cost them dearly at Twickenham

Mon Mar 11 2024 - 06:00

England 23 Ireland 22 (Full-time)Ireland’s Grand Slam dream dies at Twickenham

Marcus Smith hits a drop-goal with the last kick of the match to hand Steve Borthwick’s side a landmark victory

Sat Mar 09 2024 - 19:13

No foregone conclusion but Ireland look well-equipped to cope with Borthwick’s game plan

Six Nations: Steve Borthwick's tactical transformation for England is a work-in-progress but right now the priority is to find a way to overcome Ireland

Sat Mar 09 2024 - 06:00

Six Nations: Five ways Ireland can beat England at Twickenham

From beating the blitz defence to creating uncomfortable chaos in transition, how Andy Farrell’s side can prevail on their travels to London

Fri Mar 08 2024 - 14:12

England v Ireland: TV details, kick-off time and team news ahead of Six Nations clash

All you need to know as Andy Farrell’s side prepares to travel to Twickenham and keep their Grand Slam hopes alive

Thu Mar 07 2024 - 17:55

Feyi-Waboso, Mitchell and Martin in as England make three changes for Ireland clash

Six Nations team news: George Ford keeps his place at outhalf with Marcus Smith named on the bench and set for a first appearance

Thu Mar 07 2024 - 14:26

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

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

Wed Mar 06 2024 - 18:52

England set to name Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to start on the wing vs Ireland

Six Nations: Fit-again scrumhalf Alex Mitchell and backrow George Martin also set to start as Marcus Smith could return to the bench

Wed Mar 06 2024 - 17:37

Jamie George named England Six Nations captain as Sinckler and Vunipola miss out

Steve Borthwick names six uncapped players but there is no room for Alfie Barbeary who faces suspension

Wed Jan 17 2024 - 14:58

Gerry Thornley: Unpopular Borthwick has free shot to upset favourites South Africa

Rugby World Cup semi-final build-up felt anticlimactic with hosts and best supported visiting side out of the tournament

Fri Oct 20 2023 - 13:44

England v Fiji: Borthwick to axe Ford and install right-hand man Farrell for quarter-final clash

Rugby World Cup: Ford was named man of the match in pool games against Argentina and Japan

Wed Oct 11 2023 - 22:39

Borthwick ‘pleased for players’ as Ford escorts 14-man England past Argentina

Rugby World Cup: Pumas had no answer to England’s defensive discipline and Ford’s kicking excellence

Sun Sept 10 2023 - 12:49

European powerhouses pitted together as provinces bid for semi-final meeting

All-Ireland semi-final in the Aviva Stadium on the cards if Leinster and Munster prevail

Sat May 07 2022 - 01:00

Liverpool remain unstoppable; Leicester pose formidable test for Leinster

The Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team

Wed May 04 2022 - 07:00

Lancaster says Leinster frontliners ready to face challenge of Leicester

Coach has been preparing group for Champions Cup with Cullen in South Africa

Tue May 03 2022 - 06:00

James Cronin set to join Leicester Tigers after one season with Biarritz

The former Munster prop played 144 times for that team over the course of his eight seasons there, and won three caps for Ireland

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 21:55

Cullen ready to juggle playing resources for South African trip

Leinster coach bearing in mind upcoming Champions Cup test against Leicester

Mon Apr 18 2022 - 01:02

Leicester to host Leinster in quarter-finals after seeing off Clermont

Steve Borthwick’s side win by 29 points on aggregate against Top 14 side

Sat Apr 16 2022 - 20:17

RFU chief would prefer Eddie Jones’s replacement to be English

RFU director of performance Conor O’Shea also backs succession plan

Sun Mar 27 2022 - 13:26

Mark Sexton continuing to soak up rugby knowledge from family and further afield

‘If you’re not taking stuff off the best coaches in the world then you are going to be in trouble’

Mon Mar 07 2022 - 06:00

‘It doesn’t break us, it makes us stronger’- Connacht punched in guts by Tigers

Andy Friend’s side let 18-point lead slip away but can still reach Champions Cup last-16

Mon Jan 17 2022 - 06:46

Connacht sense a big opportunity to tame the Tigers

High-flying Leicester make their first visit to the formidable Sportsground for key clash

Fri Jan 14 2022 - 18:30

Leicester Tigers co-operating with investigation into image rights payments

Club leaders have responded to reports of a potential breach of salary cap

Tue Dec 28 2021 - 13:09

Connacht face huge task against Tigers side enjoying purple patch

English side on 12-game winning streak ahead of Sunday’s clash

Sun Dec 19 2021 - 07:00

Champions Cup Pool B preview: Plenty of flair on offer led by champions Toulouse

Munster and Cardiff sides will start on the back foot due to Covid issues

Sat Dec 11 2021 - 06:00

Julián Montoya enjoying lead role after long stint on second fiddle

Hooker Montoya follows mentor Agustin Creevy in leadership role with Pumas

Sun Nov 21 2021 - 07:00

Connacht Rugby season preview: Good start essential if Friend’s men are to reach their goal

Upheaval and season format against them but Connacht will aim to defy the odds again

Thu Sept 23 2021 - 06:00