Steve Borthwick rugby player
Steve Borthwick rugby player

Steve Borthwick

12th Oct 1979 1.98m/113kg Head Coach

Who is your pick for the 6 nations

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

France Head coach Fabien Galthié has already lost two possible starters ahead of the Six Nations opener against Ireland on Friday week, with gritty back row Anthony Jelonch and gigantic lock Emmanuel...

What Owen Farrell’s France move means for player, England and eligibility rules

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 32-year-old fly-half will join Racing 92 on a two-year deal from next season. Owen Farrell’s departure for Racing 92 next season has been confirmed with the Saracens captain agreeing a two-year...

Jamie George insists he is ready for pressure that accompanies England captaincy

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

George will lead England into the Guinness Six Nations in what he describes as the “greatest achievement of my life”. Jamie George insists he is ready for the pressure that accompanies the...

Steve Borthwick demands different mindset for different Six Nations results

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

England have underperformed in the tournament in recent years under Borthwick and his predecessor Eddie Jones. Steve Borthwick admits England’s recent record in the Guinness Six Nations is unacceptable...

Team news: Harlequins squad to face Ulster

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins have named Joe Marler in the starting squad for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup match against Ulster Rugby at a sold-out Twickenham Stoop (KO 13:00). The England international, who...

Topsy Ojo: Time is right for England boss Steve Borthwick to introduce new blood

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Borthwick named seven uncapped players in the 35-man training camp ahead of next month’s Guinness Six Nations Topsy Ojo believes now is the right time for Steve Borthwick to freshen up his England...

Exeter boss backing ‘calm character’ Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to thrive with England

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Chiefs wing is pushing hard for England Six Nations selection. Exeter boss Rob Baxter has backed “calm character” Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to make the most of his opportunity with England. The...

Steve Borthwick urges Jamie George to be his own man as England captain

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

George was chosen ahead of nearest rivals Ellis Genge and Maro Itoje. Jamie George has been told to put his own stamp on the captaincy after being entrusted to lead a revamped England squad into the Guinness...

Warren Gatland ‘no idea’ if Louis Rees-Zammit will return to rugby after NFL bid

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rees-Zammit’s rugby union career comes to a halt after winning 32 Wales caps. Wales boss Warren Gatland admits he has “no idea” if Louis Rees-Zammit will play rugby union again following...

Leicester's George Martin faces short-term stint on sidelines

10 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers lock George Martin has been ruled out for a number of weeks with a minor knee injury. Martin, outside-back Anthony Watson and scrumhalf Jack van Poortvliet will...