Rugby World Cup 2023

John Hardie Interview: Scotland gave France a real scare - They’ll take confidence from that

In an exclusive chat with TRU's Gary Heatly, Hardie looks ahead to the first instalment of Scotland's versus Ireland this year, heaps praise on Stuart Hogg and discusses staying in the sport following his retirement.
7 March 2023

An early glance at the Rugby World Cup 2023

The world of sports is abuzz with anticipation for the upcoming Rugby World Cup 2023.
14 February 2023

Brodie Retallick to join Kobelco Kobe Steelers at end of World Cup

New Zealand international Brodie Retallick becomes the latest player to announce a move to Japan after signing a new contract with Kobelco Steelers.
8 February 2023

Beauden Barrett, Aaron Smith to join Toyota Verblitz after World Cup

New Zealand duo Beauden Barrett and Aaron Smith will be heading to Japan post 2023 Rugby World Cup after signing a contract with Toyota Verblitz.
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

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

Fiji dealt major blow ahead of World Cup as head coach Vern Cotter resigns

Fiji have been dealt a severe blow ahead of the Rugby World Cup scheduled this year with head coach Vern Cotter stepping down from the role due to personal reasons.
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

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

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

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

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

Ruaridh McConnochie: ‘I couldn’t believe it when Gregor called me’

Following his call-up to the Scotland national team, Bath wing Ruaridh McConnochie says that it has been “surreal” to be named in Gregor Townsend’s squad for the Guinness Six Nations.
18 January 2023

‘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

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

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

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

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

'Would be surprised not to see Jones coaching rivals in World Cup' - RFU chief Bill Sweeney

Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney says he would be 'amazed' not to see Eddie Jones involved in the upcoming Rugby World Cup with the rivals.
20 December 2022