Steve Borthwick defends England’s tactics

Ex-England and Lions star wishes Steve Borthwick's side lost to France and Scotland
Former England star Ian Hunter has confessed that he wishes the Red Roses had lost against France and Scotland in the Six Nations. The ex-winger says a ‘change’ is required and is concerned that the can will be kicked down the road until after the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Steve Borthwick defends England’s tactics which earned Calcutta Cup success
Steve Borthwick defends England’s tactics which earned Calcutta Cup success - Borthwick praised his players’ tactical flexibility as the Calcutta Cup was reclaimed through with a first victory in the fixture since 2020.
'It's important they enjoy this' - Steve Borthwick reaction to England's Calcutta Cup win
England head coach Steve Borthwick says it is important for his side to "enjoy" their 16-15 win over Scotland in the Six Nations.
Borthwick defiant after uninspired England edge Scotland
England coach Steve Borthwick defended his side's tactics after they just did enough to regain the Calcutta Cup with a 16-15 win over Scotland that kept them in the hunt for the Six Nations title.
England 'being held back by Steve Borthwick' despite Scotland win as 'ref named MOTM'
Finn Russell missed a last-gasp conversion which would have given victory to the Scots, allowing England to end their run of successive defeats against their old rivals. In spite of the result at Twickenham, former Wasps full-back Andy Goode has suggested that England would be a much better side without Borthwick at the helm.
Six Nations: England regain Calcutta Cup from Scotland
Reaction from the Sportsound Rugby team after England beat Scotland in the Six Nations. We hear from Gregor Townsend and Rory Darge, as well as Chris Paterson and Matt Dawson. See more episodes Programme website Copyright 2025 BBC.
England edge Scotland 16-15 in Six Nations thriller
England just did enough to end a run of four straight defeats by Scotland with a 16-15 win at Twickenham on Saturday as they maintained their Six Nations title hopes. In regaining the Calcutta Cup, England made it two wins from three championship matches this season as they stayed in touch with unbeaten Ireland,
Will Stuart reveals the secret weapon behind England’s Six Nations improvement
England beat Scotland for the first time since 2020 having stunned France in round two and prop Stuart has been key to their ...
We found a way to win arm-wrestle, says England coach Borthwick
England coach Steve Borthwick has spent much of the last year taking positives from close defeats so he was not in the mood ...
Six Nations: Steve Borthwick's England winning ugly but will game plan lead to sustained success?
The game plan and performance quality of England under Steve Borthwick has come into sharp focus despite successive one-point ...
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Steve Borthwick confronts the question many England fans are asking
England head coach Steve Borthwick has admitted that his side “don’t necessarily want to play” the way they did in their ...
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England A v Ireland A: Five takeaways as ‘immense’ back-rowers give Steve Borthwick ‘food for thought’
Following England A's 28-12 win over Ireland A, here are Planet Rugby's five key takeaways from an entertaining game at ...
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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 ...