England

With spots up for debate Borthwick should stick with England back-row as World Cup approaches

With France coming this Saturday in the Guinness Six Nations, TRU’s Joe Harvey has taken a look at England’s back-row and why Steve Borthwick should stick with the combination of Lewis Ludlam, Jack Willis and Alex Dombrandt with just six games before the Rugby World Cup.
8 March 2023

Ospreys and Ealing Trailfinders merger on the table amid WRU financial struggles

With Ospreys and Ealing Trailfinders reportedly pondering the suggestion of a merger, TRU’s Joe Harvey has taken a look at the scenario surrounding the two teams as financial issues continue to dog Welsh rugby.
7 March 2023

Marcus Smith returns to England squad ahead of France clash

England head coach Steve Borthwick has recalled Harlequins fly-half Marcus Smith in the squad ahead of the fourth round of the Six Nations clash against France.
6 March 2023

'He did what Steve asked him' - Matson and Care heap praise on recalled Smith

Following Marcus Smith's Man of the Match performance in Harlequins' 40-5 win over Exeter Chiefs in Big Game 14, Tabai Matson and Danny Care spoke about the England fly-half ahead of his return to Steve Borthwick's Six Nations squad on Sunday.
5 March 2023

Fin Baxter Exclusive: Harlequins youngster talks childhood dreams, form & not being one dimensional

Ahead of taking part in Big Game 14 this weekend at Twickenham Stadium, young Harlequins prop Fin Baxter spoke to TRUs Joe Harvey about his career to date and turning the corner with the play-offs in sight.
3 March 2023

Red Roses Six Nations squad a look to the future by necessity for Middleton’s final act

Naming a 42-player squad for the TikTok Women’s Six Nations, Simon Middleton is on the hunt for a finish with a flourish as his time as Red Roses coach comes to a close this year.
2 March 2023

Hunt returns to England fray as Middleton names Red Roses training squad for TikTok Six Nations

Outgoing England Women head coach Simon Middleton has named a 42-player training squad for the 2023 TikTok Women’s Six Nations.
2 March 2023

Borthwick explains Smith omission as Matson and Care believe future is bright for fly-half

While it may well be a fallow week in the Guinness Six Nations, Steve Borthwick’s omission of Marcus Smith from a three-day training camp at Brighton College has certainly caused some commotion.
28 February 2023

England to face Italy in 2024 Six Nations opener

The 2024 Six Nations fixtures have been unveiled with France and Ireland locking horns with each other in the opener on 2nd February in Paris.
28 February 2023

Borthwick encourages Smith to play “Test rugby” for Harlequins after squad omission

After leaving Marcus Smith out of his 26-man squad taking part in a three-day training camp in Brighton, England head coach Steve Borthwick has encouraged the Harlequins fly-half to go out and play “Test match” rugby against Exeter Chiefs this Saturday.
28 February 2023

Match Centre: Wales 10-20 England

England managed to hold off Wales as they revived their Six Nations campaign with a 10-20 win in the third round in Cardiff on Saturday.
25 February 2023

Alex Dombrandt: ‘We’re under no illusions that it’s going to be a tough challenge’

Ahead of England’s trip to Wales, Harlequins No. 8 Alex Dombrandt spoke about his return to Cardiff, the famous Principality Stadium crowd and silencing their opponents.
24 February 2023

Exclusive – Sale Sharks and England flanker Tristan Woodman ahead of first U20s start

On Friday night in Colwyn Bay, Tristan Woodman will make his first start for England U20s against Wales in the third round of the U20 Six Nations.
24 February 2023

‘We do know there are issues in rugby right now’ – Borthwick sympathy for Wales ahead of Six Nations clash

After over a week’s discontent surrounding whether or not England’s trip to Wales would be postponed, Steve Borthwick says his squad “empathise wholeheartedly” with what their opponents have had to go through.
23 February 2023

Jamie George: 'You never want it to get to the point where strikes are on the cards'

Ahead of England's trip to Wales, Jamie George spoke about the troubles that this weekend's opponents have had in the run-up to the fixture and why England won't get in the same boat.
23 February 2023

Lawes and Watson return for England for clash in Cardiff

For England’s trip to Wales in round three of the Guinness Six Nations, head coach Steve Borthwick has confirmed that Courtney Lawes will make his return for England following a calf injury which kept him out of contention the opening two rounds.
23 February 2023

Warren Gatland: 'The focus needs to be on drawing a line in the sand and bringing out the passion, history and expectation'

After a week which has been unprecedented in its drama, Gatland hopes Wales can park the off-field politics for now and bring out their passion ahead of their clash with England.
23 February 2023

Rob Baxter denies Joe Hawkins rumours and feels the lowering of Welsh Rugby's 60-cap law won't have "an immedie effect"

The Exeter boss has dismissed the idea of signing Welsh centre Joe Hawkins + suggested reducing the 60-cap rule down to 25 in Wales won't have a 'big effect right here and now'.
23 February 2023

Wales' Six Nations game against England to go ahead after reaching agreement

Wales' upcoming Six Nations game against England will proceed as per the schedule after the Welsh players decided to call off the strike following an agreement with the board.
23 February 2023

Sale Sharks centre Manu Tuilagi suspended for four games

England and Sale Sharks centre Manu Tuilagi has been handed a four-week ban following his red card incident in Sale's recently concluded game against Northampton Saints.
22 February 2023