Behind the scenes with a rugby-quoting commissioner

Because of the number of eyeballs on games, players these days won’t get away with foul play – Getty Images/Harry Trump On match day, in the concourse of a Premier League rugby ground, there are people waiting for the hailing commissioner to arrive – and he is late. Is this a foul worthy of a … Read more

Steve Borthwick tries to snatch Immanuel Feyi-Waboso from under Wales’ noses

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has impressed since joining Exeter Chiefs – David Rogers/Getty Images Steve Borthwick has confirmed his interest in selecting Immanuel Feyi-Waboso for England ahead of Wales, revealing he has contacted the Cardiff-born Exeter Chiefs wing following the 21-year-old’s sparkling start to the season. Borthwick, the England head coach, also hinted that back rower Ethan … Read more

Maro Itoje will remain at Saracens after agreeing a new hybrid contract for England

Losing a player of Itoje’s stature would have been huge for English rugby – Bob Bradford/CameraSport Maro Itoje and Jamie George are set to give Steve Borthwick a major boost ahead of the Six Nations Championship by signing contract extensions with Saracens following a historic financial intervention from the Rugby Football Union, who have offered … Read more