Steve Borthwick insists he’s the right man for England job after historic defeat
Steve Borthwick is confident he has the backing of the Rugby Football Union after England were plunged into crisis by collapsing to a historic defeat to Italy.
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Borthwick blames more ill-discipline after England's first-ever loss to Italy
ROME, March 7 : England's dismal Six Nations campaign hit a new low with their first-ever defeat by Italy on Saturday, leaving head coach Steve Borthwick to blame another ill-disciplined display which cost his side dearly.
Italy rejoice after claiming first-ever victory against England
ROME, March 7 : Italy pulled off their first-ever win over England at the 33rd attempt with a stunning 23-18 win at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday as the visitors slumped to a third successive Six Nations defeat after Leonardo Marin's try eight minutes from time.
Scotland beat France 50-40 to keep Six Nations title race open
EDINBURGH, Scotland, March 7 : Wings Darcy Graham and Kyle Steyn scored two tries each as Scotland beat France 50-40 in Edinburgh on Saturday to secure a pulsating bonus-point win that ensures the Six Nations Championship will be decided in the final round next weekend.
Italy sensing opportunity but England no easy target, says Ioane
March 6 : Italy wing Monty Ioane believes his side have a good opportunity to finally beat England in their Six Nations clash this weekend, though he insists the visitors will be far from an easy target despite recent poor performances.
Italy make three changes for England game, Capuozzo out and Brex returns
March 5 : Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada has made three changes to his starting side to face England in their Six Nations clash in Rome on Saturday, with fullback Ange Capuozzo out injured while centre Juan Ignacio Brex returns to the team.
England ring the changes with new back line for Italy test
LONDON, March 3 : England coach Steve Borthwick has undertaken a major reshuffle of his back line among nine changes to his starting XV with Fin Smith at flyhalf and Seb Atkinson at centre for the Six Nations Championship showdown with Italy in Rome on Saturday.
Springboks to experiment less in 2026 as fine-tuning for World Cup begins
CAPE TOWN, March 2 : South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus suggested there will be less experimentation for the Springboks in 2026 as they aim for a hat-trick of Rugby World Cup titles and he also expressed little surprise at England's recent struggles in the Six Nations.