Freddie Steward is determined to regain his place in the England team, PA/Adam Davy Freddie Steward’s heart rarely slips far from his sleeve. On the field, the 23-year-old embodies commitment and courage; especially when you’re hovering over flailing limbs to claim high balls. Outside of that, the 23-year-old is admirably authentic. He radiates an infectious … Read more
Flying in France: Henry Arundell has impressed during his time at Racing 92 (AFP via Getty Images) Henry Arundell highlights the superstars of Racing 92 and decisively explains why he chose a higher rugby education over a quick fix with England. The former London Irish wing is home to six of the biggest names in … Read more
Billy Vunipola’s move to France marks the end of his England career – Getty Images/David Rogers Billy Vunipola is set to move to Montpellier next season and end his long career with Saracens and England. The 31-year-old becomes the latest England international to cross the Channel. Saracens colleague Owen Farrell has already confirmed his departure … Read more
England’s George Ford talks to his teammates in the group after the Guinness Six Nations 2024 match between France and England – Dan Mullan /RFU It is a sign of both the richness of England’s attacking display in Lyon, and the poverty of their performances in recent years, that a three-win championship is being hailed … Read more
Ollie Lawrence scored twice in England’s narrow defeat to France, giving Steve Borthwick plenty of encouragement nonetheless (Getty Images) It says everything about Steve Borthwick that on Monday morning, when most international coaches would rightly be gasping for breath after two months in the thick of the Six Nations battle, the England boss will instead … Read more
Tommy Freeman rewarded for tireless work without the ball – Getty Images The challenge for coaches is to connect different aspects of their team so that they can flow together and support performances that overwhelm opponents. England wanted to win this Six Nations, but a major consolation prize is the way they showed such displays … Read more
Gutted: Tommy Freeman’s late try wasn’t enough for England to beat France (AP) Big dramatic finishes are fast becoming the norm for England, but the irony of this week was that the Red Rose men fell exactly on the wrong side of the high theatre. Tommy Freeman’s gunfire celebration and George Ford’s nerveless touchline conversion … Read more
Manu Tuilgai returns to the England squad on Saturday – Getty Images/Alex Livesey Manu Tuilagi is set to make an international farewell appearance after being named in the England matchday squad to face France in the final round of Six Nations matches. As Telegraph Sport first reported, Tuilagi has been named as a replacement, with … Read more
The Irish Taghe Beirne is tackled by the English George Martin – PA/David Davies A minute before half-time at Twickenham, Ireland were playing with a penalty advantage in England’s 22 when Tadhg Beirne began running onto Jack Crowley’s flat pass towards an apparent hole in the England defensive line. As soon as Beirne receives the … Read more
England head coach Steve Borthwick is known for his laptop use, but he could also save himself in the trenches – Dan Mullan/Getty Images Andy Farrell: charisma machine. Steve Borthwick: Stay in the mud. That’s a fairly accurate, if somewhat rough, summary of how the average rugby fan will view the respective head coaches of … Read more