Borthwick cites 'inexperience' as England fall short in Dublin
Steve Borthwick pointed to England's relative inexperience as he defended recent results following a 27-22 loss to "world-class" Ireland in his side’s Guinness Six Nations opener.
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England recall Steward, Van Poortvliet for Bok Test
England have recalled Freddie Steward at fullback and selected scrumhalf Jack van Poortvliet as they look to revive their November campaign against world champions South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.
England fullback Furbank ruled out of second All Blacks Test
England Rugby said on Friday that fullback George Furbank has withdrawn from the side with a back injury on the eve of the second and final Test against New Zealand.
England's Baxter gets first test start against All Blacks
England coach Steve Borthwick has made one injury-enforced change to his team for the second and final test of the series against New Zealand at Auckland's Eden Park on Saturday.
Blow for England as Furbank ruled out of second New Zealand test
England fullback George Furbank has been ruled out of the second test against New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday and will be replaced by Freddie Steward, the team said on Friday.
Donal Lenihan's Leinster v Northampton preview
You have got to be a very good side to get to the last four in Europe, and Northampton are certainly that. They are top of the Gallagher Premiership and went to Thomond Park last January, and despite having their hooker sent off just before half-time, managed to win with a hugely impressive performance that day.
Saints finish strong to end Munster's Champions Cup campaign
Munster's Investec Champions Cup hopes are over for another year, as Graham Rowntree's side faded in the final quarter against an impressive Northampton Saints side.
England v Wales live updates, kick-off time and TV channel
Warren Gatland takes his Wales team to Twickenham this afternoon in the second round of the Six Nations.