Steve Borthwick

England add Blackett, McGuigan to coaching staff

England have appointed Lee Blackett and Byron McGuigan to coaching roles for the Argentina and USA summer tour.
28 April 2025

Borthwick aims for strong England presence on Lions tour

Steve Borthwick hopes for a strong representation of England players in the upcoming British & Irish Lions tour to Australia.
17 March 2025

Steve Borthwick praises England's adaptability after Lawrence injury

Steve Borthwick lauds England’s adaptability after Ollie Lawrence injury in their 47-24 Six Nations win over Italy.
10 March 2025

England’s ugly performance frustrated their supporters but the bottom line is Borthwick’s side are title contenders

The final word from TRU's Will Gupwell on England's Calcutta Cup triumph as two victories by the barest of margins have kept Steve Borthwick's side in the Six Nations title conversation.
24 February 2025

England say they ‘value winning’ but can roll of the dice really come up trumps against France?

The selection of Fin Smith at fly-half, shifting Marcus Smith to full-back and comparisons to Manchester United have felt like the scrutiny on Steve Borthwick’s side has gone up a notch.
7 February 2025

Despondent England beginning to test the patience of many after South Africa loss

Five Test defeats in a row and a third successive loss at home for the first time in 18 years doesn't make for pretty reading for Steve Borthwick’s men.
18 November 2024

"It's a game we should have won” - Takeaways from another disappointing weekend for England

It was the same, recurring theme for England on Saturday as they once again let a Test match slip away from them.
11 November 2024

New England defence coach has an 'astute rugby brain' and 'lives, sleeps, breathes and eats rugby'

Interview: England have flown out to Girona to begin their training for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series and Dewald Senekal has backed his former colleague Joe El-Abd to succeed as defence coach.
22 October 2024

Alex Mitchell misses out as England name squad for Autumn Nations Series

England head coach Steve Borthwick has named squad for Autumn Nations Series with scrum-half Alex Mitchell ruled out due to a neck injury.
16 October 2024

England looking to reinforce current defensive framework under new coach El-Abd

Joe El-Abd is keen for England not to lose the ‘cohesion from the past’ after taking over from Felix Jones as defence coach.
8 October 2024

England announce 36-man squad for upcoming autumn internationals

Christian Wade misses out as Steve Borthwick announces 36-man England squad for the Autumn Nations Series.
4 October 2024

England name Joe el-Abd as new defence coach

England have announced the appointment of former Bristol flanker Joe el-Abd as the new defence coach.
26 September 2024

England appoint Dan Tobin as strength and conditioning coach

England have announced that Dan Tobin will be joining the backroom staff of Steve Borthwick as a strength and conditioning coach.
7 September 2024

Felix Jones quits as defence coach of England

England have been hit with another setback as defence coach Felix Jones has left his position just seven months in the role.
24 August 2024

England need to be more efficient at the breakdown if they are to end New Zealand’s unbeaten run at Eden Park

The All Blacks haven’t tasted defeat in Auckland for 30 years and Steve Borthwick’s men must sharpen up at the breakdown if they are to create a slice of history.
12 July 2024

Why three of England’s newest faces can gain a first Test cap in Japan and New Zealand

TRU’s James Orpin has highlighted a trio of Steve Borthwick’s uncapped players who could be handed their opportunity this summer.
13 June 2024

“Opportunity is there to grab this team and take it forward” - Borthwick highlights exciting challenge for Marcus and Fin Smith

George Ford started all five of England’s Six Nations matches but with the Sale No.10 ruled out through injury, opportunity knocks this summer for two of Borthwick’s brightest talents.
10 June 2024

England add Andrew Strawbridge to coaching group in full time role

England head coach Steve Borthwick has confirmed that Andrew Strawbridge will join the coaching panel on a full-time basis.
9 April 2024

If it ain’t broke, why fix it? Keeping the faith can see England - and Tuilagi - end on a high

Steve Borthwick was forced into one change for England’s Six Nations finale against France but sticking rather than twisting makes so much sense after thrilling Ireland win.
15 March 2024

Win over Ireland will enforce players trust - England coach Steve Borthwick

England head coach Steve Borthwick insisted that the 23-22 win over Ireland will enforce the players' faith in his vision.
11 March 2024