Steve Borthwick rugby player
Steve Borthwick rugby player

Steve Borthwick

12th Oct 1979 1.98m/113kg Head Coach

Andy Farrell says ‘circus’ surrounding son Owen’s disciplinary is ‘disgusting’

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has branded the “circus” around son Owen Farrell’s disciplinary process “absolutely disgusting”.   The England captain’s participation...

England make 6 changes to starting XV to face Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named a match day 23 to face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.   Manu Tuilagi returns to the midfield as one of six changes to the starting line up...

George Ford: England’s players need to step up with World Cup on horizon

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

George Ford insists England’s players must take responsibility for accelerating the team’s development into a force for the World Cup.   Steve Borthwick’s men ended a three-match...

Jack van Poortvliet ruled out of the RWC

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet (Leicester Tigers) will require surgery on an ankle injury sustained during England’s win against Wales on Saturday at Twickenham Stadium and will not feature in the...

Alex Mitchell set for England call if Jack van Poortvliet ruled out of World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alex Mitchell is on standby to replace Jack van Poortvliet in England’s World Cup squad if the Leicester scrum-half’s worst injury fears are confirmed.   Van Poortvliet is to undergo...

Steve Borthwick to ‘wait and see’ on England captain Owen Farrell’s suspension

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England captain Owen Farrell is set to miss the start of the World Cup after being sent off in Saturday’s 19-17 victory over Wales at Twickenham.   Farrell’s yellow card for a shoulder-led...

Match Day Programme: England vs. Wales

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales staked their claim as a potential dark horse going into the world cup, by securing a statement win against england last weekend at the Principality Stadium. Today the Roses will have home ground...

England coach Steve Borthwick tells Henry Arundell to ‘trust his instincts’

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Henry Arundell has been urged to “trust his instincts” against Wales as Steve Borthwick backs England’s rising star to become a gamebreaker at the World Cup. Arundell makes only his...

Billy Vunipola recalled in strong England XV for Wales clash

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England have selected a host of big guns led by Owen Farrell for Saturday’s clash with Wales as they look to ignite their World Cup preparations in the wake of a tame defeat in Cardiff. Farrell...

Warren Gatland ‘pretty confident’ Taulupe Faletau will be fit for World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales boss Warren Gatland says he is “pretty confident” that star back-row forward Taulupe Faletau will be available for World Cup selection. The Cardiff number eight, who has won 100 caps,...