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Good news on Maro Itoje, but England’s problems persist

By Nick Cain - Read his expert opinion every week Having been a long-time advocate of Maro Itoje as England captain, my first reaction to […] The post Good news on Maro Itoje, but England’s problems persist appeared first on The Rugby Paper. [...]

Steve Borthwick backs new skipper Maro Itoje to lead England at 2027 World Cup

Steve Borthwick insists Maro Itoje can lead England into the next World Cup after appointing him captain for the upcoming Six Nations at the expense […] The post Steve Borthwick backs new skipper Maro Itoje to lead England at 2027 World Cup appeared first on The Rugby Paper. [...]

Handre Pollard: Argentina will test Steve Borthwick’s England

England have been warned to expect “tough battles” when they enter the backyard of the Pumas later this year. The post Handre Pollard: Argentina will test Steve Borthwick’s England appeared first on The Rugby Paper. [...]

Bill Sweeney facing SGM following Six Nations

The RFU will hold a special general meeting after the men’s Six Nations with chief executive Bill Sweeney facing demands for his removal. The post Bill Sweeney facing SGM following Six Nations appeared first on The Rugby Paper. [...]

Sam Underhill to undergo surgery and miss Six Nations

England flanker Sam Underhill is an injury doubt for the Six Nations after Bath announced that he requires ankle surgery. The post Sam Underhill to undergo surgery and miss Six Nations appeared first on The Rugby Paper. [...]

Jack Singleton on breaking into the England set-up, again

Much time has passed since Jack Singleton's leg break sustained against Northampton two years ago and the hooker is looking to move on. The post Jack Singleton on breaking into the England set-up, again appeared first on The Rugby Paper. [...]

Jeremy Guscott: Four changes to fire up England

Whoever makes the England Six Nations squad, to be announced on Tuesday by Steve Borthwick, I cannot imagine much in the way of change. The post Jeremy Guscott: Four changes to fire up England appeared first on The Rugby Paper. [...]

Wales prop Leon Brown forced to retire after multiple neck surgeries

Wales and Dragons prop Leon Brown has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect because of a neck injury. Brown won the last of […] The post Wales prop Leon Brown forced to retire after multiple neck surgeries appeared first on The Rugby Paper. [...]

Stick with Marcus Smith, he’s the best in England

By Paul Rees Steve Borthwick has put three outside halves on hybrid contracts and he has less than a month to decide which one to […] The post Stick with Marcus Smith, he’s the best in England appeared first on The Rugby Paper. [...]

Steve Borthwick and England facing historic USA test

EXCLUSIVE By Jon Newcombe England’s summer tour will include a historic Test against the USA, as well as the already announced two-match series against Argentina. […] The post Steve Borthwick and England facing historic USA test appeared first on The Rugby Paper. [...]

Six uncapped Welsh youngsters ready to break out

As the new year gets underway, Simon Thomas looks at six uncapped youngsters who could have big Welsh futures Dan Edwards (Ospreys) No one has […] The post Six uncapped Welsh youngsters ready to break out appeared first on The Rugby Paper. [...]

George Ford set to follow family line and take up coaching

By Ross Heppenstall George Ford admits he sees himself following in the footsteps of his father and two brothers by moving into coaching one day. […] The post George Ford set to follow family line and take up coaching appeared first on The Rugby Paper. [...]

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