Johnny Sexton 'good to go' for Six Nations opener in Wales
Johnny Sexton says he's on course to be fit for for the start of the Guinness Six Nations, and that he's already returned to elements of training following his cheekbone injury.
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Lawes, McGuigan withdraw from England Six Nations squad due to injury
Versatile forward Courtney Lawes and hooker George McGuigan have been forced to withdraw from England's Six Nations squad due to injury, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) said on Monday.
Owen Farrell told to adjust tackle technique before Six Nations
Owen Farrell has been told he must adjust his tackle technique after being entrusted with the England captaincy for the Six Nations. Farrell will complete a reduced three-match ban for a dangerous challenge in time to lead Steve Borthwick's team into their Championship opener against Scotland at Twickenham on 4 February. Borthwick has dismissed the controversy generated by Farrell's availability given that the final match of his suspension has been allocated to Saracens' clash with Bristol on 28 January, a fixture he would never have played in because of its proximity to the Six Nations.
England coach Borthwick gives Farrell ultimate validation
LONDON: Anyone wondering if Owen Farrell's England days might be numbered would only have needed to listen to new coach Steve Borthwick for a few minutes on Monday (Jan 16) to understand that he will remain the heartbeat and focal point of the team.
Farrell named as England captain in Borthwick's first Six Nations squad
England coach Steve Borthwick retained Owen Farrell as captain while recalling veterans Dan Cole and Elliot Daly as he announced his first Six Nations squad on Monday.
Rugby Union-Daly and Cole back for England, May and Nowell left out
LONDON : Elliot Daley, Dan Cole, Max Malins and Ben Curry were included in England coach Steve Borthwick's Six Nations squad on Monday having been dropped by Eddie Jones but there was no place for wingers Jonny May and Jack Nowell or number Eight Billy Vunipola.
Borthwick omits veteran trio from Six Nations squad
Elliot Daley, Dan Cole, Max Malins and Ben Curry were included in England coach Steve Borthwick's Six Nations squad on Monday having been dropped by Eddie Jones but there was no place for wingers Jonny May and Jack Nowell or number eight Billy Vunipola.
Gleeson leaves role as England attack coach
Martin Gleeson has left his role as England attack coach, the RFU said on Friday.