England

‘The players need clarity on how they’re going to play’ – Borthwick on key work for Six Nations

With the Guinness Six Nations getting underway in just over two weeks, Steve Borthwick spoke about the work he and his players must do with a Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland coming up to start his reign.
18 January 2023

‘He understands the tackle height stuff’ – England defence coach Kevin Sinfield on Owen Farrell

Defence coach Kevin Sinfield says that England captain, Owen Farrell “understands tackle height stuff” with the fly-half currently serving a ban for a high shot against Gloucester in the Gallagher Premiership.
17 January 2023

Simon Middleton Interview: I would be “absolutely honoured” to lead England in 2025

TRU's Elizabeth Cartwright caught up with Red Roses head coach Simon Middleton to reflect on the last 12 months, World Cup final heartache and what the future may hold for the England boss.
17 January 2023

Owen Farrell’s character “integral” to the formation of Steve Borthwick’s England

After announcing that Owen Farrell will be England’s captain after unveiling his first 36-man England squad as head coach, Steve Borthwick says that the 31-year-old’s character is “integral” to the development of his team moving forward.
16 January 2023

Steve Borthwick sets the tone from the word go as England's Six Nations squad announced

Billy Vunipola, Jonny May and Jack Nowell miss out on Borthwick's first England squad while the in-form Dan Cole, Elliot Daly and Ben Curry are included with Owen Farrell named as captain.
16 January 2023

Rugby Australia appoint Eddie Jones as Wallabies head coach on five-year deal

Just over a month from his sacking as England boss, Eddie Jones has replaced Australia coach Dave Rennie on a five-year deal which will conclude after the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
16 January 2023

Ollie Chessum Exclusive: ‘Last year was a bit of a whirlwind from start to finish’

Coming into the third round of Heineken Champions Cup action, Ollie Chessum and his Leicester Tigers teammates have experienced back-to-back losses in the Gallagher Premiership and will be looking to get back to winning ways against Clermont.
12 January 2023

England captain Owen Farrell handed four-week ban

England skipper Owen Farrell is set to be available for the Six Nations opener against Scotland despite a four-week suspension.
11 January 2023

Tigers CEO Pinchen on Leicester’s plan for Steve Borthwick’s succession

Three weeks after the departure of Steve Borthwick as Leicester Tigers head coach to take on the England job, Tigers CEO Andrea Pinchen spoke about the team’s plan for succession in the months to come.
10 January 2023

England's Luke Cowan-Dickie to miss start of Six Nations

England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie is a doubtful starter for the Six Nations campaign following an ankle injury.
10 January 2023

Nick Evans appointed England's attack coach on short-term deal

England have included Harlequins coach Nick Evans in the backroom staff for the Six Nations tournament.
6 January 2023

Kevin Sinfield: ‘We’ve got a wonderful opportunity this year’

On his first outing as Englands’ defence coach, Kevin Sinfield spoke about taking on the role, learning about fight from Rob Burrow and Steve Borthwick, as well as recognising that World Cups don’t come around often.
3 January 2023

Matt Proudfoot leaves England's forward coach role

The Rugby Football Union has confirmed that Matt Proudfoot has left his role as forwards coach with immediate effect.
3 January 2023

Jamie Shillcock Exclusive: ‘It is an easier life than it was at the beginning of September’

Ahead of playing his second game for Mitsubishi Sagamihara DynaBoars in Japan, former Worcester Warriors back Jamie Shillcock spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about leaving the West Midlands, his new challenge and hopes for Sixways.
29 December 2022

Steve Hansen surprised by England's move to sack Eddie Jones

Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said he was surprised by the timing of the Rugby Football Union's decision to sack Eddie Jones from the England role.
26 December 2022

Joe Harvey Column – First outing as England boss proved why Steve Borthwick is perfect man for the job

Having been at Twickenham as Steve Borthwick was unveiled as England’s new head coach following Eddie Jones’ sacking at the start of the month, TRU’s Joe Harvey shared his thoughts on England’s new era.
23 December 2022

Steve Borthwick: ‘I’m really clear that there’s a lot of potential in the players that we have’

After being names as England head coach, Steve Borthwick says he is going to look at every single player to make the best England squad possible.
22 December 2022

'No complaints over England sacking' - Eddie Jones

Eddie Jones insisted that he had no complaints over the Rugby Football Union's decision to sack him from the England head coach role.
22 December 2022

Nick Easter Interview: Stepping back into rugby and an insight into the mind of Steve Borthwick

The former England international has recently taken up the position of Director of Rugby at National One club Chinnor.
21 December 2022

Bill Sweeney: ‘It just didn’t seem to be clicking’

Following the announcement of Steve Borthwick as England’s new head coach, Rugby Football Union CEO says that England ‘didn’t seem to be clicking’ under Eddie Jones.
20 December 2022