England

Player Ratings: England 31 - 14 Italy

After England's dominant win over Italy on Sunday afternoon, Imogen Ainsworth has provided her ratings after the home side picked up a first win under Steve Borthwick.
13 February 2023

England pick up 31-14 victory over Italy to get off the mark under Borthwick

After a damning loss to Scotland a weekend ago, Steve Borthwick’s England were 31-14 winners over Italy at Twickenham in what was the head coaches first victory as head coach.
12 February 2023

‘Talented’ and ‘determined’ – England’s new-look midfield in the eyes of Borthwick

Selecting a new-look midfield for the visit of Italy to Twickenham Stadium in round two of the Guinness Six Nations, Steve Borthwick spoke about the inclusion of Ollie Lawrence and Henry Slade in his starting XV.
11 February 2023

Exclusive: Italy’s Luca Morisi on France ‘frustration’, his move to Irish & England focus

Prior to Italy’s visit to Twickenham Stadium to take on England in the second round of Guinness Six Nations action, TRU’s Joe Harvey spoke exclusively to Gli Azzurri and London Irish centre, Luca Morisi.
11 February 2023

Marcus Smith dropped by Steve Borthwick in dramatic reshuffle for Italy

For the visit of Italy to Twickenham Stadium in the second round of Guinness Six Nations action, Steve Borthwick has dropped Marcus Smith in favour of skipper, Owen Farrell, with Ollie Lawrence and Henry Slade getting starting spots.
10 February 2023

Charlie Bracken Exclusive: ‘We are just focusing on being the best we can be’

Ahead of taking on Italy in the U20 Six Nations, England, Saracens and Loughborough University scrum-half, Charlie Bracken, spoke to TRU about their opener against Scotland, giving away jerseys and more.
9 February 2023

Jones hails “brilliant” Tuipulotu as their fledgling midfield partnership flourishes

There were many special moments for Scotland against England, and the growing relationship between Huw Jones and Sione Tuipulotu could be key if Gregor Townsend's side are to back up their Calcutta Cup triumph.
9 February 2023

Witnessing a 'very special moment' - Hassell-Collins debut another proud milestone for London Irish

Ollie Hassell-Collins made his senior international debut last weekend and it highlighted how the Exiles' focus on development is leading to more frequent recognition at the top level.
9 February 2023

England leave out Ben Youngs from Six Nations squad

England head coach Steve Borthwick has left out experienced scrum-half Ben Youngs from the Six Nations squad ahead of the second round game against Italy.
8 February 2023

The family business - Rise of England's Chessum brothers

Both Ollie and Lewis Chessum represented England last weekend and Imogen Ainsworth heard from both of the brothers after their games against Scotland and Scotland U20 in the Six Nations.
8 February 2023

England to add Richard Wigglesworth and Aled Walters in coaching group

England have announced that Richard Wigglesworth and Aled Walters will join the coaching panel at the end of the ongoing season.
7 February 2023

Tigers scrum coach Tom Harrison offers answer to England set-piece woes

With the position of England’s scrum coach up for grabs, TRU’s Joe Harvey has taken a look at why Leicester Tigers’ Tom Harrison may offer the solution to the worst scrum in Tier One rugby.
7 February 2023

Henry Slade recalled in 36-man England squad ahead of Italy game

England have recalled Henry Slade and Henry Arundell in the Six Nations squad ahead of the second round clash against Italy.
7 February 2023

Red Roses boss Simon Middleton to step down after Six Nations

Following the conclusion of the 2023 TikTok Women’s Six Nations, England Women head coach, Simon Middleton, will leave his role.
6 February 2023

Marcus Smith: 'Me and Faz get on really well on and off the field'

Marcus Smith says he feels like himself in an England shirt despite losing to Scotland on the opening day of the Six Nations.
6 February 2023

England's scrum one of the slowest in tier-one rugby - Steve Borthwick

England coach Steve Borthwick believes his side has to improve on the scrum as they face Italy in the second round of the Six Nations on 12th February.
6 February 2023

‘I am bitterly disappointed with the result’ – Borthwick vows to ensure England win next week

Following England’s loss to Scotland at Twickenham Stadium, head coach Steve Borthwick spoke of his “bitter disappointment” at losing the Calcutta Cup clash and his hope of picking up a win over Italy next week.
5 February 2023

Player Ratings: England 23 - 29 Scotland

Following England's loss to Scotland on the opening weekend of the Guinness Six Nations, Imogen Ainsworth has rated the players from both teams.
5 February 2023

‘England heading in the right direction’ – Ludlam encouraged after England defeat

Following England’s 23-29 loss to Scotland, back-row Lewis Ludlam says that he and his international teammates are “heading in the right direction”.
5 February 2023

Jonah Lomu Rugby & work to do – What the Calcutta Cup means for England and Scotland

Following the Calcutta Cup, Joe Harvey has reaction from Twickenham Stadium as Duhan van der Merwe’s stunning double means that Scotland have lifted the trophy three years on the trot.
4 February 2023