Steve Borthwick

Ugo Monye sat down with TRU's Elizabeth Cartwright to chat about all things England, if Steve Borthwick is the right man for the job, what next for Leicester and his hopes for English rugby going forward.

Following his unveiling as England’s new head coach, Steve Borthwick and the RFU’s CEO spoke about the 43-year-old’s appointment, hopes for England and looking to make an England team that people want to support.

Steve Borthwick has been installed by the Rugby Football Union as England head coach following the sacking of Eddie Jones 13 days ago.

England are set to announce Steve Borthwick as their new head coach after reports emerging that the Rugby Football Union and Leicester Tigers have reached an agreement on the compensation.

With Steve Borthwick reportedly being appointed England head coach on Monday, TRU heard from two of the Leicester Tigers head coach’s former teammates to learn more about the 43-year-old.

Linked to the vacant England head coaching role, Leicester Tigers boss Steve Borthwick maintains that he is focussing on his current duties ahead of the opening round of the Heineken Champions Cup.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.