Rugby MUST get off its moral high horse if it’s ever going to become global January 29, 2023 It’s about time rugby got off its high horse about its so-called values. For too long the oval balled sport has claimed moral superiority over every challenger because fans are silent for opposition kicks and can drink in stands (really?!). But the truth is, rugby is as rotten as the rest and only a rebuild [...]
Six Nations: Where do England play, when did they last win, what is their anthem and who is their coach? January 29, 2023 With the 2023 Guinness Six Nations on the horizon, here is a look at England ahead of their tournament opener against Scotland. England History England have won 13 Grand Slams in the history of the Six Nations and the tournaments that have preceded it, dating back to their first title in 1883. The side have [...]
Six Nations coach Borthwick says ‘authentic’ style will help England January 23, 2023 England rugby head coach Steve Borthwick has insisted his authentic coaching strategy can help his players get the best out of themselves in next month’s Guinness Six Nations. The England boss spoke alongside his currently banned captain Owen Farrell ahead of the Championships, where Borthwick’s men will host Scotland in their opening fixture on 4 [...]
Sexton, Farrell and Galthie weigh in on RFU tackle law changes ahead of Six Nations January 23, 2023 Ireland’s Six Nations captain Johnny Sexton today slammed England Rugby’s decision to drastically change the tackle laws for the amateur game. Sexton and Ireland coach Andy Farrell, as well as French coach Fabien Galthie, weighed in on the debate that has got the community divided. From July, the Rugby Football Union has decided to force [...]
Six Nations: Warburton on Wales, Gatland, England, Sinfield and Borthwick January 20, 2023 Former Wales captain Sam Warburton is “excited” to see what the return of head coach Warren Gatland can bring and says that Kevin Sinfield is a “masterstroke” for England ahead of the Six Nations. Gatland returned to the Welsh fold at the end of last year when his predecessor Wayne Pivac was sacked following a [...]
England squad can give the Six Nations a good go January 20, 2023 I’m not saying I didn’t expect it from a coach like Steve Borthwick but it’s great to see an England Six Nations squad picked on form at the moment. There are a few choices and calls I disagree with but off the back of what I read on Monday, I think England can give the [...]
Scotland and Wales name their Six Nations squads January 17, 2023 Scotland and Wales have today confirmed their squads ahead of the Six Nations Championships, which begin next month. Scotland’s 40-man training squad includes four uncapped players, one of whom – Ruaridh McConnochie – has previously played for England. Jamie Ritchie will captain the Scots in the Six Nations, whose first match will see them travel [...]
Borthwick on his England Six Nations squad of new faces and veterans January 17, 2023 Steve Borthwick’s first squad announcement as England coach has seen him take a chance on potential debutants in some areas while reverting to once again trusted veterans of the game in others. The announcement – made yesterday at Twickenham Stadium, the location for Borthwick’s first match as head coach on 4 February – saw the [...]
Steve Borthwick vows to find England’s lost clarity in Six Nations January 16, 2023 England rugby coach Steve Borthwick says the team lacked “clarity” towards the end of predecessor Eddie Jones’s tenure but has vowed to revive them at the Six Nations. Speaking after his first squad announcement since taking the England job in December, Borthwick drew a line under a dire autumn campaign and said the next 18 [...]
The Six Nations selection dilemmas England boss Steve Borthwick must ponder January 15, 2023 Tomorrow morning the new England rugby head coach Steve Borthwick will name his inaugural national squad ahead of next month’s Six Nations. There are nine months until the World Cup and the former Leicester Tigers head honcho is expected to pick a group dictated by Premiership form. And with such a short time to get [...]