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Billy Vunipola retains England ambition despite ‘honest’ talk with Borthwick
The Saracens No 8 revealed he is determined to force his way back into the international fold after his omission from England’s Six Nations campaign
Gerard Meagher
26, Mar, 2023 @5:00 PM
Owen Farrell edges Marcus Smith to help Saracens overcome Harlequins
Owen Farrell edged his fly-half rival Marcus Smith to guide Saracens to a home semi-final in a 36-24 victory over Harlequins
Gerard Meagher at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
25, Mar, 2023 @5:15 PM
England rivals Farrell and Smith to go head-to-head on return to club duty
Owen Farrell will face Marcus Smith as Saracens entertain Harlequins on Saturday, with most of Steve Borthwick’s England squad back into club action
Gerard Meagher
24, Mar, 2023 @4:42 PM
Mark McCall wants central contracts for England players ‘top of agenda’
Saracens’ director of rugby Mark McCall lost seven England players during the Six Nations and he said: ‘It is a potential solution – see how well the Irish system works’
Gerard Meagher
22, Mar, 2023 @6:46 PM
Toulouse’s Jack Willis optimistic on his post-World Cup England chances
Jack Willis is hopeful he can continue to represent England after the World Cup as the openside flanker closes in on a new contract with Toulouse in the Top 14
Gerard Meagher
21, Mar, 2023 @6:23 PM
Freddie Steward’s red card: why was it shown and what happens now?
The England full-back’s challenge on his Ireland counterpart Hugo Keenan is subject to a hearing on Tuesday that could have wide repercussions for future of the sport at all levels
Gerard Meagher
20, Mar, 2023 @7:00 PM
Six Nations 2023 team-by-team review: Ireland dominate as Wales hit low ebb
Farrell’s side were brutally efficient in their grand slam triumph, but resurgent France are ticking along nicely in the background
Gerard Meagher
19, Mar, 2023 @5:00 PM
Manu Tuilagi in frame to return for England’s ‘free swing’ in Ireland
Steve Borthwick will be forced into another midfield reshuffle for England’s final match of the Six Nations against Ireland on Saturday with Ollie Lawrence ruled out with a hamstring injury
Gerard Meagher
13, Mar, 2023 @10:11 PM
Jamie George apologises for England humiliation and urges fans to keep faith
The England hooker promised to make amends for record 53-10 defeat by France while Steve Borthwick said the side are ‘a long way short’
Gerard Meagher
12, Mar, 2023 @10:00 PM
Scotland 7-22 Ireland: Six Nations 2023 – as it happened
Scotland pushed Ireland in the first half but the world’s No 1 team pulled away after the break to maintain their grand slam hope
Luke McLaughlin
12, Mar, 2023 @5:26 PM
Steve Borthwick admits England face ‘stark reality’ after thrashing by France
Both the England head coach and captain were left to reflect on a chastening 53-10 defeat against France at Twickenham
Gerard Meagher at Twickenham
11, Mar, 2023 @9:03 PM
Borthwick’s call on Smith proves abject failure as England are drowned out | Gerard Meagher
The fly-half debate will rage on after Marcus Smith failed in conditions that George Ford would have been much better suited to
Gerard Meagher at Twickenham
11, Mar, 2023 @7:22 PM
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