Andy Farrell likely to overlook England coaches for British & Irish Lions staff
England head coach Steve Borthwick urges selection of players for tour, endorsing Maro Itoje for captaincy
Steve Borthwick
Gordon D’Arcy: ‘I was really struggling mentally about whether I could continue’
The tiny points of difference between the Six Nations teams last weekend were as interesting as the matches themselves
Relief for Easterby as tricky first hurdle cleared in satisfactory style
Interim coach identifies plenty to focus on this week in advance of Scotland test
English media reaction: ‘Ireland were also well served by the odd Irish-born player’
Visiting media take particular interest in battle of No 10s between Sam Prendergast and Marcus Smith
Six Nations guide to England: Fixtures, prospects and who to watch
There’s some youthful talent in the squad, but the key for England is having the courage to implement a style that allows it to breathe
Steve Borthwick starts Curry twins in England backrow against Ireland
The 26-year-old Sale duo will play together at international level for the first time in Dublin
England buoyed by Alex Mitchell’s return for Six Nations clash with Ireland
Steve Borthwick must decide how to fill gap on the wing caused by injury to Immanuel Feyi-Waboso
Steve Borthwick plays up England as underdogs angle ahead of Six Nations clash with Ireland
The English squad has seen considerable change since last year’s competition
Steve Borthwick keeps faith by naming unchanged England XV to face Australia
Slade and Lawrence swap places in midfield jerseys, with Sleightholme and Cowan-Dickie added to bench
England to appoint Joe El-Abd as defence coach as replacement for Felix Jones
El-Abd is employed as head coach at Oyonnax but has been offered the job by Steve Borthwick
Steve Borthwick handed more power over England players in new clubs deal
RFU’s eight-year agreement a ‘significant milestone’ but clubs have concerns
Former Ireland international Felix Jones resigns role as England defence coach
Jones has been an important figure for England since his recruitment 10 months ago from South Africa
England name team to face New Zealand 48 hours earlier than expected
Steve Borthwick has resisted any temptation to opt for a 6-2 forward bench split against the All Blacks
Jamie George happy as England demolish Eddie Jones’ Japan
England see off the Brave Blossoms 52-17 as they warm up for their two Test tour of New Zealand
Irish errors or an English masterclass? How Steve Borthwick’s tactics gave Ireland a taste of their own medicine
England coaching staff devised an attacking gameplan and selection policy reminiscent of Ireland at their devastating best
England v Ireland: Ellis Genge’s clear out on Tadhg Furlong leaves fans in the dark
The Offload: Ireland’s kicking and poor execution in the air cost them dearly at Twickenham
England 23 Ireland 22 (Full-time)Ireland’s Grand Slam dream dies at Twickenham
Marcus Smith hits a drop-goal with the last kick of the match to hand Steve Borthwick’s side a landmark victory
No foregone conclusion but Ireland look well-equipped to cope with Borthwick’s game plan
Six Nations: Steve Borthwick's tactical transformation for England is a work-in-progress but right now the priority is to find a way to overcome Ireland
Six Nations: Five ways Ireland can beat England at Twickenham
From beating the blitz defence to creating uncomfortable chaos in transition, how Andy Farrell’s side can prevail on their travels to London
England v Ireland: TV details, kick-off time and team news ahead of Six Nations clash
All you need to know as Andy Farrell’s side prepares to travel to Twickenham and keep their Grand Slam hopes alive
Feyi-Waboso, Mitchell and Martin in as England make three changes for Ireland clash
Six Nations team news: George Ford keeps his place at outhalf with Marcus Smith named on the bench and set for a first appearance
‘I couldn’t tell you what we are:’ England’s search for identity persists
Steve Borthwick changes his plan for every game but that leaves him open to charges of being over-reliant on data
England set to name Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to start on the wing vs Ireland
Six Nations: Fit-again scrumhalf Alex Mitchell and backrow George Martin also set to start as Marcus Smith could return to the bench
Jamie George named England Six Nations captain as Sinckler and Vunipola miss out
Steve Borthwick names six uncapped players but there is no room for Alfie Barbeary who faces suspension
Gerry Thornley: Unpopular Borthwick has free shot to upset favourites South Africa
Rugby World Cup semi-final build-up felt anticlimactic with hosts and best supported visiting side out of the tournament
England v Fiji: Borthwick to axe Ford and install right-hand man Farrell for quarter-final clash
Rugby World Cup: Ford was named man of the match in pool games against Argentina and Japan
Borthwick ‘pleased for players’ as Ford escorts 14-man England past Argentina
Rugby World Cup: Pumas had no answer to England’s defensive discipline and Ford’s kicking excellence
European powerhouses pitted together as provinces bid for semi-final meeting
All-Ireland semi-final in the Aviva Stadium on the cards if Leinster and Munster prevail
Liverpool remain unstoppable; Leicester pose formidable test for Leinster
The Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team
Lancaster says Leinster frontliners ready to face challenge of Leicester
Coach has been preparing group for Champions Cup with Cullen in South Africa
James Cronin set to join Leicester Tigers after one season with Biarritz
The former Munster prop played 144 times for that team over the course of his eight seasons there, and won three caps for Ireland
Cullen ready to juggle playing resources for South African trip
Leinster coach bearing in mind upcoming Champions Cup test against Leicester
Leicester to host Leinster in quarter-finals after seeing off Clermont
Steve Borthwick’s side win by 29 points on aggregate against Top 14 side
RFU chief would prefer Eddie Jones’s replacement to be English
RFU director of performance Conor O’Shea also backs succession plan
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