England risk another Ford-Farrell muddle with Fin and Marcus Smith
I floated the idea that England coach Steve Borthwick might be one of those generals who is not lucky. On Saturday, at the ...
Six Nations: Ireland unbeaten, France upset by England and Italy dominates Wales in round 2
LONDON — The Grand Slam is on for Ireland after riveting second round of Six Nations rugby. Only Ireland remains unbeaten after it swatted aside Scotland 32-18 at Murrayfield on Sunday. England came ...
Kevin O'Connell had high praise for new Bears head coach Ben Johnson
After serving as offensive coordinator in Detroit since 2022, Johnson now joins Lions head coach Dan Campbell, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell, and Green Bay Packers head coach Matt ...
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Why England have 664 caps worth of experience missing against France
England face France in the Six Nations with one hand tied behind their backs – but there is some good news for next season ...
England may struggle with France’s physical threat through the middle and pace on the wings
On that bright sunny afternoon England prevailed 26-18 and, against expectations, went on to reach that year’s World Cup ...
JOE MARLER: I went to see the England boys in camp this week - here's what I found, what they're saying about their critics and how they can bury their Ireland agony ag…
I can understand Steve Borthwick’s point of view; he wants to get his best players on the pitch together. But I like the idea ...
Half-time team talks are crucial – this is the science behind nailing them
Eamon Devlin’s expertise in maximising the interval has earned him clients across elite sport, from Real Madrid to Racing 92 ...
Steve Borthwick’s selection shows England’s desperation – but there is logic behind bold calls
Marcus Smith is moved to full-back against France with Fin Smith handed his first international start at fly-half ...
'I want to get the attack flowing' - Fin Smith
England confirm a positional switch with fly-half Fin Smith making his first Test start while Marcus Smith moves to full-back ...
Marcus Smith, Fin Smith and Tom Willis to start against France in selection gamble
Behind them, Marcus Smith, who last started a Test for England at full-back in the 2023 World Cup play-off victory over Argentina, is set to wear the 15 jersey to counteract France’s long kicking game ...
Starting the Smiths together is a daring and risky move by Steve Borthwick – but also a reflection of a different tactical challenge against France, writes CHRIS FOY
Perhaps they will make a difference - and it won't be so strange for them to operate in tandem in the Six Nations encounter ...