RFU backs Steve Borthwick despite England’s historic Six Nations loss in Italy
Head coach receives backing for summer’s Nations Championship matches but no mention of next year’s World Cup
Steve Borthwick
Borthwick ought to beware of Italian kiss of death
Defeat to the Azzurri has brought about the end of many head coaches’ tenures
Steve Borthwick wields England axe and makes nine changes to team to play Italy
Head coach also makes three positional switches with only three players starting in positions they played against Ireland
Eddie Jones blames Steve Borthwick’s ‘looking ahead’ comments for England slump
Head coach had pointed to potential title decider against France on final day of Six Nations at launch back in January
Ireland’s memorable Twickenham win sets up remaining home games against Wales and Scotland
Victory against Welsh rivals would ensure Triple Crown shoot-out with Scots
Gerry Thornley: Defensive discipline and work ethic keep England on the back foot
Quick Irish start, lineout problems, handling errors and yellow card put England 22 points behind after just over half an hour
English media reacts to record defeat by Ireland: ‘Frightful, feeble, fragile, feckless...’
From tactical mastery to clinical finishing, Farrell’s Ireland leaves English pundits stunned at Twickenham
Ireland’s Six Nations is on the line against England with scrum likely to be pivotal
Ireland's multiphase tries against Italy a timely reminder that this side is capable of outsmarting heavyweights
England vaudeville villain Henry Pollock can offer lots of bait to reel in Ireland
Six Nations: For all his fluorescence and star potential, the backrow is player of real substance
England v Ireland teams: Sam Prendergast dropped from matchday squad – as it happened
Andy Farrell makes five changes to side that took testing win over Italy
Steve Borthwick backs ‘superstar’ Henry Pollock to handle any possible wind-up tactics from Ireland
Backrow to make his first England start against Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday
George Furbank named in England’s squad for Six Nations
England have a largely settled squad, again captained by Maro Itoje
England asked for CCTV footage of Tom Curry’s alleged tunnel scuffle with Felipe Contepomi
Post-match incident follows anger over Curry’s tackle that left fullback Juan Cruz Mallía with a torn ACL
Henry Pollock could line up on the wing for England as Steve Borthwick plans to experiment
Head coach may also consider playing Ben Earl at centre as he prepares side for November internationals
Owen Farrell to miss out on England recall for autumn internationals
Steve Borthwick expected to omit former captain despite injury concerns in midfield
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
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
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