Steve Borthwick rugby player
Steve Borthwick rugby player

Steve Borthwick

12th Oct 1979 1.98m/113kg Head Coach

Ireland's experience decisive, claims England coach Borthwick

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Steve Borthwick believes Ireland's "experience told" on Saturday as his side let a half-time lead slip to lose their Six Nations opener at the Aviva Stadium. Cadan Murley scored...

Freddie Steward signs contract extension

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers and England international fullback Freddie Steward has signed a new deal with the club.   The announcement follows news of eight additional Tigers players re-signing with the...

Borthwick eyeing England clean sweep at Six Nations

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England have failed to win the Six Nations title since 2020, but Steve Borthwick is confident they can do so this time around. Steve Borthwick is confident that England can win all of their games in this...

Borthwick: George disappointed to lose captaincy to Itoje for Six Nations

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jamie George was "clearly disappointed" to lose the England captaincy ahead of their Six Nations campaign next month, said head coach Steve Borthwick.  The 34-year-old has been England captain since...

Top 3 Premiership Players who started 2025 with a bang

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The new year started the way the old one had ended in Gallagher Premiership Rugby; a glut of tries, a feast of unpredictability and a smattering of sensational individual displays. We’ve picked...

England XV to Face France XV at Allianz Stadium

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England Rugby has today announced that an England XV will take on a France XV at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, on Saturday 21 June 2025 (kick-off 3.15pm). The game forms part of the preparations for...

Borthwick taking positives from 'frustrating' Autumn Series

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England ensured they ended 2024 on a high note as they claimed a 59-14 victory over Japan, and coach Steve Borthwick is taking the positives from a difficult Autumn Nations Series. Borthwick's team lost...

Match Preview: Japan vs England

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England conclude their autumn internationals against Japan at Twickenham. Steve Borthwick's side are bidding to end a frustrating campaign on a positive note after defeats against New Zealand, Australia...

'Playing for England is the Mecca' according to Itoje amid global breakaway talk

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Maro Itoje has reaffirmed his commitment to England amid talks of a proposed global breakaway league. Steve Borthwick’s side are looking to end their five-match losing run when they face Japan in...

England vs South Africa: A statistical look

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The second full round of fixtures in this year’s Autumn Nations Series saw a mix of tight clashes and resounding victories – we take a look at some of the key stats from the weekend. After...