RFU raises questions over Borthwick’s World Cup future

Steve Borthwick will remain as England head coach through to this summer’s Nations Championship matches, but the Rugby Football Union stopped short of confirming he will lead them into the 2027 World ...

England told to sack head coach amid disastrous run with World Cup on horizon – despite backing

Steve Borthwick must be sacked following another humiliating defeat to leave England on course for their worst-ever Six Nations. That’s the view of talkSPORT co-host Shaun Custis, who has ...

Recap: England team to face Italy as Fin Smith starts plus Chris Jones Q&A

Fin Smith starts at fly-half as Steve Borthwick shakes up his England backline to face Italy in Rome - full squad details here. Gloucester centre Seb Atkinson comes in at 12 for h ...
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Springboks grouped with Italy in 2027 World Cup draw

Defending champions South Africa were pitted against Italy, Georgia and Romania in the 2027 Rugby World Cup draw in Sydney on Wednesday. Much-improved Italy, who gave the Boks tough outings ...

Who is Italy vs England referee Luc Ramos?

ENGLAND’S Six Nations campaign has not gone to plan – and they travel to Rome in search of redemption this year. Steve Borthwick comes into the final stretch of the 2026 Six Nations ...

Who is Hollie Davidson? Ireland vs Italy referee makes Six Nations history

Scottish referee Hollie Davidson will make history when she takes charge of the men’s Six Nations clash between Ireland rugby and Italy rugby in Dublin. The 33-year-old will be ...