England rugby head coach Steve Borthwick navigates another Six Nations wobble; ex-Bath/Saracens lock, now rebuilding England’s setup.
England's rugby team faces a difficult Six Nations campaign, suffering three consecutive losses including a historic defeat to Italy. Despite support from the RFU, questions about coaching and discipline persist as the team aims to recover for upcoming fixtures.
France retained the Six Nations rugby title after a dramatic final match against England, ending with a last-second penalty from Thomas Ramos. France's victory was marked by a high-scoring, chaotic game with 13 tries, and was secured despite defensive vulnerabilities. The match confirmed France's rising rugby stature.
The England men’s and women’s rugby teams are under scrutiny after a mixed Six Nations. The women have extended a winning run and face Ireland next, while the men’s setup is undergoing a formal review with no coaching changes announced yet.
England has named Janse van Rensburg in its extended training squad after World Rugby has ruled his five-year residency qualifies him to represent England from July 8. He will miss England’s July 4 opener against South Africa but could feature later against Fiji and Argentina, alongside new and developing players.