Steve Borthwick

Mark Cueto: Sacking Eddie Jones felt like a knee-jerk decision and shows the RFU are 'out of touch'

Former England international references Jones' success rate as head coach and feels the decision to sack the Australian is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to how "out of touch" the RFU are with the game.
8 December 2022

Ben Foden Exclusive: ‘Winning the changing room back over is what England needed’

Following the dismissal of Eddie Jones as England head coach, TRU’s Joe Harvey exclusively spoke to former England and Northampton Saints full-back Ben Foden about the Australian’s departure and what he thinks is next for England.
7 December 2022

Steve Borthwick set to take over as England coach after Eddie Jones sacking

Leicester Tigers boss Steve Borthwick is expected to be the front-runner to take up the England coaching role according to reports.
7 December 2022

Leicester Tigers 2022-23 season preview - prediction, signings, ones to watch

The champions start the defence of their title at Sandy Park on Saturday, but can Leicester Tigers build on their achievements of last season?
9 September 2022

How the environment created by Steve Borthwick has helped revive Leicester Tigers

Leicester’s head coach put his stamp on the club as soon as he walked through the doors at Mattioli Woods Welford Road and just under two years later, the Tigers are now one game away from becoming champions.
17 June 2022

Ellis Genge: If we didn’t have pride when we were 11th, we wouldn’t have got to where we are now

Ellis Genge is preparing for his last appearance in a Leicester shirt at Mattioli Woods Welford Road as the Tigers aim to reach the Premiership final just two years on from avoiding relegation from the top-flight.
7 June 2022

Wasps subject Leicester Tigers to first loss of the season

League leaders Leicester Tigers experience defeat for the first time this season with a 16-13 loss at the hands of Wasps. Ellis Genge saw yellow in the game and TRU’s Joe Harvey was watching on in the West Midlands.
9 January 2022

Non-playing Reserve Column – Leicester have to let outside noise be just that

Following the revelations this week that Leicester Tigers, like Saracens, may have breached Premiership Rugby’s salary cap regulations, TRU’s Joe Harvey has penned a few of his thoughts surrounding the investigation.
30 December 2021

Steve Borthwick knows how far Leicester have come - The challenge now is to sustain it

When Steve Borthwick took over the reins at Mattioli Welford Road 17 months ago, there was so much uncertainty and many issues for the former England coach to resolve.
21 December 2021

Rugby League’s influence ever-present at Leicester Tigers

Following Leicester Tigers’ 34-19 win over Exeter Chiefs, TRU’s Joe Harvey has taken a look at the rugby league influence at Mattioli Woods Welford Road and Kevin Sinfield’s role at the club.
23 September 2021

Why Leicester Tigers aren’t in a reflective mood just yet

It has been a campaign full of positives for Steve Borthwick’s side and whilst confirming Champions Cup rugby would round off an encouraging season, the Tigers know this is just the beginning.
11 June 2021

Tempers boil over as Bristol Bears edge past Leicester Tigers

Joe Harvey was at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Saturday afternoon as Bristol Bears beat Leicester Tigers in controversial fashion to secure a home play-off place in the Premiership.
5 June 2021

Leicester on course for Champions Cup rugby ahead of ‘chess match’ encounter with Bristol Bears

Fans will be back at Mattioli Woods Welford Road for the first time in 15 months on Saturday as Leicester Tigers prepare to challenge themselves against title-chasing Bristol Bears.
2 June 2021

Can the Tigers win silverware in London just like the Foxes? - “That's the plan!”

Leicester has become more well-known for the football club's success in recent years, but now Matt Scott and the Tigers have the chance to shine on a European stage once again.
20 May 2021

Steve Borthwick: "Reacting under pressure is something you learn"

After beating Wasps 27-8 at the Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Saturday afternoon, Steve Borthwick, Joe Heyes and Zack Henry spoke to TRU about that game and taking on Bristol Bears.
24 February 2021

Another cancellation will disappoint Leicester Tigers but have they turned a corner?

Leicester Tigers had their fair share of trials and tribulations to deal with 2020, but are we beginning to see some shoots of recovery at Welford Road after three straight wins?
7 January 2021

Tom Youngs - 'It has been very testing from the top down'

Tom Youngs admits the upheaval at Leicester Tigers, coupled with the financial impact of the Covid-19 crisis, has made the lockdown period a tricky time for the club.
23 June 2020

Borthwick backs Eddie Jones as England aim for positive end to South Africa tour

Steve Borthwick has revealed England’s coaching staff are fully behind Eddie Jones as they aim to end their tour of South Africa on a high with a victory in Cape Town on Saturday.
19 June 2018

Dylan Hartley is a brilliant captain - Steve Borthwick

England forwards coach Steve Borthwick has come in full support of national skipper Dylan Hartley after questions were raised about his recent performance in the Six Nations encounter against Wales.
18 February 2017

Analysis on Warren Gatland's coaching team for British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand

Warren Gatland announced his backroom staff for British and Irish Lions gruelling tour of New Zealand in June 2017.
7 December 2016