World Cup

Seb Negri Column: World XV excitement, Twickenham memories and the Rugby World Cup

As he prepares to turn out for the World XV at Twickenham against the Barbarians, TRU columnist and Italy international Seb Negri pens his thoughts ahead of a special week, being back at Twickenham, plus he discusses the rest of 2023.
22 May 2023

Tom Curry: 'It is tough because if there is someone who deserves to play in the final, it's Ben'

Tom Curry is hoping that Sale Sharks can turn the bitter disappointment of losing his twin brother Ben to injury into a positive when the club face Saracens in the Gallagher Premiership final.
19 May 2023

All Blacks hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho recommits with New Zealand Rugby until 2027 World Cup

All Blacks hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho has committed his long term future with New Zealand Rugby after signing a new deal until the end of 2027 Rugby World Cup.
11 April 2023

Why a third-place finish in the Six Nations can be just the start for Scotland

The fact Gregor Townsend and his talented side feel they could have finished higher in the Six Nations highlights their ambitions for what lies ahead.
21 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

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

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

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

‘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

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

Steve Borthwick: ‘I’ll coach this team my way’

With 47 days to go until taking charge of his first England game, Steve Borthwick spoke about family, the challenge at hand, memories of the 2017 British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand and more.
19 December 2022

A sponge, an example & the epitome of work ethic – England’s new head coach Steve Borthwick

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.
18 December 2022

Ben Foden Exclusive: ‘Winning the changing room back over is what England needed’

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.
7 December 2022

Black Ferns edge out England 34-31 to clinch Rugby World Cup

Ayesha Leti-l'iga scored a try in the 71st minute as New Zealand edged out England 34-31 to win the Rugby World Cup in a thrilling final at Eden Park on Saturday.
12 November 2022

Simon Middleton proud of England's performances leading to the World Cup final

England coach Simon Middleton said he is proud of his team's performances in the ongoing Rugby World Cup as they face New Zealand in the final on Saturday.
11 November 2022