England

Freddie Steward: ‘The Six Nations will be a reminder of what rugby can do for the community’

Ahead of England’s Guinness Six Nations opener against Scotland on Saturday afternoon, full-back Freddie Steward hopes that the tournament’s kick-off this weekend can be a reminder of what rugby can do for its community.
3 February 2023

A ceaseless desire to make the grade could help Steve Borthwick and England succeed

From his school days at Hutton Grammar to the cauldron of a Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland, England's head coach has never lost his focus when comes to striving to be the best.
3 February 2023

England’s new era – No Tuilagi, a Smith-Farrell axis and giving players a chance

After announcing his first England squad ahead of the team’s Guinness Six Nations opener against Scotland at Twickenham Stadium, Steve Borthwick once again appeared calm and collected.
2 February 2023

Manu Tuilagi omitted from England squad for Six Nations clash with Scotland

For his first England squad as head coach, Steve Borthwick has left 50-cap centre Manu Tuilagi out of the matchday 23.
2 February 2023

Predicting England's starting XV - England vs Scotland 2023 Guinness Six Nations

Prior to England announcing their first matchday 23 to take on Scotland in the opening round of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations, TRU’s Joe Harvey has predicted who Steve Borthwick will name in his starting XV.
1 February 2023

Jamie George part of England's trimmed 29-man squad

Saracens hooker Jamie George is included in the revised 29-man squad announced by head coach Steve Borthwick ahead of the Six Nations opener against Scotland to be played on Saturday.
31 January 2023

Exclusive - Jason Leonard on why England will be ‘massively excited’ for Six Nations kick-off

With England’s opening match of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations against Scotland coming up on Saturday, Rugby World Cup winning Jason Leonard believes that Steve Borthwick’s group of players will be “massively excited” about getting back onto the pitch.
31 January 2023

Harry Spencer Interview: Why the RFU's decision to focus on the tackle height changes in France is puzzling

As the debate surrounding the controversial tackle laws continues, TRU heard from Harry Spencer, who coaches SC Bernay on the lower rungs of the French rugby ladder, about the study in France which has influenced the RFU’s decision.
31 January 2023

Henry Slade and Courtney Lawes ruled out of England's Six Nations opener

England will miss the services of Henry Slade and Courtney Lawes in their upcoming Six Nations opener against Scotland due to injuries.
30 January 2023

Sam Simmonds: ‘It feels like we’re going in the right direction’

England No. 8 Sam Simmonds has said that Steve Borthwick and the new coaching staff in the national setup are “giving as much clarity for us to be the best players we can be” ahead of their Guinness Six Nations opener against Scotland.
28 January 2023

Hamstring injury rules Elliot Daly out of England's Six Nations campaign

England will miss the services of Elliot Daly in the upcoming Six Nations tournament due to a hamstring injury.
28 January 2023

Exclusive: England U20s lock Rob Carmichael talks Hong Kong, lineouts & BUCS Super Rugby

Towering at 6ft 10in, the 19-year-old second-row, who will be involved with England U20s in the upcoming Six Nations, spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about his journey so far, coming from Hong Kong and playing BUCS Super Rugby.
27 January 2023

'It feels like there is a new excitement around the team' - Lewis Ludlam

England and Northampton flanker Lewis Ludlam had high praises for newly appointed coach Steve Borthwick as they face Scotland in the Six Nations opener on 4th February.
27 January 2023

Lewis Ludlam on there being no wrong questions in England camp as Calcutta Cup approaches

As England’s preparations for their Guinness Six Nations opener against Scotland in the Calcutta Cup get into full swing, England flanker Lewis Ludlam says there is “no wrong question” to ask the new England coaching group.
26 January 2023

Mike Rhodes Exclusive: 'Let’s make it as safe as we can, but not change the game that we all love'

With the RFU set to speak to community clubs about the change in the tackle height law, former Saracens back-row Mike Rhodes chatted to TRU.
25 January 2023

Elliot Daly and Jamie George withdrawn from England squad

England duo Elliot Daly and Jamie George becomes the latest players to be withdrawn from the training squad ahead of the Six Nations opener against Scotland.
24 January 2023

'It is just too vague for my liking at the moment’ – Luke Cozens talks tackle height and memories of France

National Two player Luke Cozens says new tackle law changes are similar to ones he experienced in France.
24 January 2023

Courtney Lawes out of England squad after taxing weekend for Steve Borthwick’s team

Experienced lock forward Courtney Lawes and uncapped hooker George McGuigan have been forced to withdraw from the England after picking up injuries over the weekend.
23 January 2023

Courtney Lawes and George McGuigan withdrawn from England's training squad

England have suffered a double blow ahead of the Six Nations opener against Scotland with Courtney Lawes and George McGuigan withdrawn from the training squad due to injuries.
23 January 2023

Borthwick’s England squad sees places up for grabs this Six Nations

Four days on from England announcing their 36-man squad for the Guinness Six Nations, TRUs Joe Harvey has taken a look at the key ins and outs in Steve Borthwick’s squad.
20 January 2023