All posts tagged "Steve Borthwick"
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/ 3 weeks agoHoskins Sotutu poses a difficult question
What's the difference between an MP like Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, chair of the Public Accounts Committee at Westminster, and an MVP...
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/ 1 month agoBill Sweeney’s survival is good news – Steve Diamond
By Paul Rees Steve Diamond believes calls to oust the RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney, who last week survived a no...
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/ 1 month agoTom Roebuck: Sale Sharks will make the play-offs
By Ross Heppenstall Tom Roebuck scored twice for Sale in their thrilling win over Northampton and then declared: “We’re gunning for...
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National League 2N
/ 1 month agoAlly’s Hoppers ready to make a big leap and climb higher
■By GEORGE WELLBELOVE Preston Grasshoppers captain Ally Murray ONE-club man Ally Murray has had a rugby career that most locals would...
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/ 2 months agoBen Youngs lifts the lid on Steve Borthwick – but too late
By Nick Cain Ben Youngs lifted the lid last week on Steve Borthwick being a “risk-averse” coach, and stated that the...
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/ 2 months agoHeath takes aim at coach for England’s playing style
nBy CAMERON STEPHENS England attack coach: Richard Wigglesworth RENOWNED rugby commentator Nick Heath believes that England will struggle to develop into...
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/ 2 months agoEngland keen to ‘unleash’ Marcus Smith late on after dropping him to the bench
England coach Steve Borthwick is looking forward to “unleashing” Marcus Smith once opponents Italy are fatigued after dropping him to the...
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/ 2 months agoEngland’s Six Nations critics hit by Kevin Sinfield broadside
By Adam Hathaway Kevin Sinfield has hit back at critics of England’s style of play, declaring they are in it to...
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/ 2 months agoTed Hill – Setbacks have made me stronger
By Adam Hathaway At the age of 25, Ted Hill has had enough knock backs to last a career but he...
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/ 2 months agoPlaying for England A team a real eye opener, says George Hendy
By Gary Fitzgerald George Hendy hopes to enjoy more chances of strutting his stuff on the international stage after helping his...
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/ 2 months agoFelix Jones rejoins Springboks
Former England defence coach Felix Jones will rejoin the South Africa staff next week. The 37-year-old was part of the Springboks’...
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Letters
/ 2 months agoCoaches stopping England evolving
Last Saturday’s Calcutta Cup was to me the most depressing win I can recall from England. Two main emotions abound. The...
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/ 2 months agoSix Nations: England’s warriors end Scottish curse
By Adam Hathaway England skipper Maro Itoje hailed his side’s warrior spirit as they reclaimed the Calcutta Cup at Twickenham yesterday...
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/ 2 months agoGeorge Kloska gets his chance to show Steve Borthwick what he can do
By Paul Rees George Kloska was one of the surprise picks in the England A squad but Steve Borthwick had been...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 2 months agoStart off with the ‘new’ and finish with the old
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME FIND it hard to understand why there are now so many breaks...
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/ 2 months agoGeorge Martin out of Scotland clash as England call up Ted Hill
England lock George Martin has been ruled out of Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations showdown against Scotland. The 23-year-old Leicester player, who...
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Premiership
/ 2 months agoPremiership Cup: Alex Dombrandt grabs chance to make his case for England
By Gary Fitzgerald Harlequins ........................29pts Tries: Hammond 10, Lewies 23, Dombrandt 31, Green 54 Conversions: Halfpenny 23, 32, 54 Penalty: J...
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Six Nations
/ 3 months agoThe Incredibles! Fin Smith ignites spirited England to Six Nations win over France
From Adam Hathaway at Twickenham Triumph: Elliot Daly scores England’s crucial late try to spark the celebrations PICTURES: Getty Images Fin...
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/ 3 months agoFreddie Steward, take a tip from the best…
By Nick Cain - Read his expert opinion every week Freddie Steward was not England’s worst performer against Ireland. However, the...
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Six Nations
/ 3 months agoAntoine Dupont is human – Tommy Freeman confident England can stop France star
Tommy Freeman insists England are confident of containing France’s scrum-half genius Antoine Dupont in Saturday’s Allianz Stadium showdown. Dupont underlined his...
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/ 3 months agoSteve Borthwick: It’s tough but England are improving
From Adam Hathaway in Dublin England coach Steve Borthwick was disappointed with his side’s second half collapse yesterday which handed Ireland...
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Six Nations
/ 3 months agoEngland name Curry twins in starting line-up for Six Nations opener against Ireland
England have sprung a surprise by uniting the Curry twins in their back row for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations opener against...
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Features
/ 3 months agoEngland need to focus on playing the full 80 during the Six Nations
By Jeff Probyn - A Front row view on the game So Steve Borthwick has decided that his England team need...
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/ 3 months agoBill Sweeney determined to stay in RFU role until 2027
Bill Sweeney is determined to continue as Rugby Football Union chief executive until the 2027 World Cup and will only step...
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/ 3 months agoRFU chief Bill Sweeney ‘wanted to defer’ controversial bonus payment
Bill Sweeney, the under-fire chief executive of the Rugby Football Union, has revealed he wanted to defer the controversial bonus payment...
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Champions Cup
/ 3 months agoMatch Preview – Leicester Tigers gunning to take down Antoine Dupont and Toulouse
By Adam Hathaway Today. Kick-off 3.15pm, Stade Ernest Wallon Michael Cheika is aiming to take down a French icon as his...
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International Rugby
/ 3 months agoSteve Borthwick backs new skipper Maro Itoje to lead England at 2027 World Cup
Steve Borthwick insists Maro Itoje can lead England into the next World Cup after appointing him captain for the upcoming Six...
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Six Nations
/ 4 months agoMaro Itoje replaces Jamie George as England captain for Six Nations
Maro Itoje will lead England into the upcoming Guinness Six Nations after replacing Jamie George as captain. George has been in...
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International Rugby
/ 4 months agoBill Sweeney facing SGM following Six Nations
The RFU will hold a special general meeting after the men’s Six Nations with chief executive Bill Sweeney facing demands for...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 months agoJack Singleton on breaking into the England set-up, again
Much time has passed since Jack Singleton's leg break sustained against Northampton two years ago and the hooker is looking to...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 months agoJames Ramm: Player rivalry is pushing Northampton to success
James Ramm believes the rivalry among Northampton’s backs off the field can help inspire the club to more silverware on it.
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Champions Cup
/ 4 months agoStade Francais 45-35 Northampton Saints: Henry Pollock power show can’t rescue Saints
By Adam Hathaway at Stade Jean Bouin Stade Francais- 45 Tries: Dakuwaqa 22, Van der Mescht 29, Tanga 40+2, 57, Penalty...
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Challenge Cup
/ 4 months agoGloucester take the easy route to cruise past Scarlets
■ By ROGER PANTING Gloucester ....... 31pts Tries: Englefield 4, Clement 17, Barton 31, Blake 50, Wade 73 Conversions: Carreras 4,...
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/ 4 months agoGeorge is the best captain for England
IF Steve Borthwick has his share of tricky selection quandaries ahead of the Six Nations, the choice of captain is not...
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/ 4 months agoPlay-off places all still up for grabs
BUCS RUGBY By TOM JEFFRIES The BUCS Christmas break will end next week, and with all eight playoff places still up...
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/ 4 months agoLuke Cowan-Dickie: I’m back and buzzing
By Mark Stevens Luke Cowan-Dickie’s journey back to the pinnacle of rugby is nothing short of extraordinary. The tenacious hooker, known...
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/ 4 months agoSides are coming after us – Phil Dowson
By Gary Fitzgerald Phil Dowson concedes his Saints are still struggling to cope with being targeted by rivals desperate to stick...
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Blindside - rugby transfers
/ 4 months agoHenry Arundell lines up England return
By Sam Jackson Henry Arundell, one of rugby’s most exciting talents, is poised to join Bath next season from Stuart Lancaster’s...
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/ 4 months agoArundell lines up England return
By SAM JACKSON HENRY Arundell, one of rugby’s most exciting talents, is poised to join Bath next season from Stuart Lancaster’s...
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/ 4 months agoJack Clement: I’m here to put fear into our opponents
By Gary Fitzgerald Jack Clement feels the Cherry and Whites are now ripening nicely into a potential top four side and...
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/ 4 months agoClement: I’m here to put fear into our opponents
By GARY FITZGERALD On the up: Jack Clement in action for Gloucester JACK Clement feels the Cherry and Whites are now...
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/ 4 months agoClement: I’m here to put fear into our opponents
By GARY FITZGERALD On the up: Jack Clement in action for Gloucester JACK Clement feels the Cherry and Whites are now...
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Premiership
/ 4 months agoAnguish for Chiefs as Sale march on
By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Sale Sharks...................... 28pts Tries: James 22, Carpenter 36, Penalty 50, Hill 71 Conversions: R du Preez 23, 37,...
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Premiership
/ 4 months agoAnguish for Exeter Chiefs as Sale Sharks march on
By Ross Heppenstall Sale Sharks...................... 28pts Tries: James 22, Carpenter 36, Penalty 50, Hill 71 Conversions: R du Preez 23, 37,...
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Premiership
/ 4 months agoAnguish for Chiefs as Sale march on
By ROSS HEPPENSTALL Sale Sharks...................... 28pts Tries: James 22, Carpenter 36, Penalty 50, Hill 71 Conversions: R du Preez 23, 37,...
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/ 5 months agoSteve Borthwick leads tributes to Tom Voyce
English rugby is mourning the death of 43-year-old former winger Tom Voyce. He went missing last Saturday night during Storm Darragh...
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Champions Cup
/ 5 months agoAlex Dombrandt leads the fight for Harlequins
By Gary Fitzgerald Harlequins .................. 53pts Tries: Murley 12, 64, 66; Care 29, Dombrandt 36, 52, 57; Riley 78 Conversions: Smith...
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/ 5 months agoJoe Heyes determined to prove himself at the top level
By Jon Newcombe Joe Heyes has used the hurt of missing out on a place in England’s Autumn Nations Series squad...
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Letters
/ 5 months agoDon’t be in awe of ‘The System’
AS a long-time England supporter I feel compelled to express my concerns about the performances and results of our team. Much...
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Premiership
/ 5 months agoPat Lam puts Gabriel Ibitoye in frame for England
By Gary Fitzgerald Harlequins ....................... 24pts Tries: Dombrandt 3, Murley 21, Northmore 26, Green 63 Conversion: Evans 22, 64 Bristol Bears...
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