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The Latest Breaking News from Leicester Tigers

Fin Smith starts as England fly-half against France as Steve Borthwick gambles on Marcus Smith switch

Northampton star seen as a more strategic No10, with Quins man asked to provide a counter-attacking threat from deep

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick labelled a ‘tall Eddie Jones’ and 'not a people person' by former boss Geordan Murphy

Murphy was briefly director of rugby to Borthwick after the now-England boss was appointed head coach at Leicester Tigers

The Independent UK

Michael Cheika to depart Leicester Tigers after single season in charge

The Australian joined the club on a one-year deal at the start of the current campaign

The Independent UK

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Curry twins to start in tandem as England reveal team to face Ireland

The flankers are paired in the back row as Steve Borthwick hands a surprise debut to Cadan Murley on the wing

The Independent UK

Major Sione Tuipulotu injury update as Scotland captain to miss entire Six Nations

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu will miss the entirety of the upcoming Six Nations tournament as he requires surgery on a pectoral muscle injury.

The National (Scotland)

Anthony Watson happy with achievements as injury brings end to playing career

The Leicester wing won 56 England caps and played in five Lions Tests.

The Independent UK

England wing Anthony Watson forced to retire from rugby due to injury

Capped 56 times internationally, Watson toured twice with the British and Irish Lions

The Independent UK

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Maro Itoje named new England captain ahead of Six Nations as squad revealed

Itoje assumes the captaincy from Saracens teammate Jamie George before a vital campaign for Steve Borthwick’s side

The Independent UK

TV tonight: beautiful tributes to Maggie Smith and more greats we lost in 2024

Steve Wright, Edna O’Brien and Sven-Göran Eriksson are also remembered in Lives Well Lived. Plus: a night of Oasis. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Everything we know about former England rugby player Tom Voyce as body found in search

A body has been discovered in the River Aln after the former England rugby star tried to cross the water in his 4x4 pickup

The Independent UK

England centre Henry Slade to start against New Zealand

Slade made his first appearance of the season in Exeter’s defeat by Harlequins on Sunday having undergone shoulder surgery.

The Independent UK

England players sign RFU contracts but raise ‘extensive concerns’ over workload

England players have voiced ‘extensive concerns’ about their workload after signing new RFU contracts

The Guardian - UK

England announce first 17 recipients of new contracts as Steve Borthwick’s core squad revealed

The new ‘enhanced EPS’ contracts will give head coach Borthwick greater control over 17 players

The Independent UK

Wales recall host of senior figures to squad for Autumn Nations Series

Warren Gatland has included two uncapped players in a 35-man squad captained by hooker Dewi Lake

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The Independent UK

Wales boss Warren Gatland calls up uncapped duo ahead of autumn internationals

Blair Murray and Freddie Thomas have got the nod.

The Independent UK

Alex Mitchell ruled out of England squad with George Ford a doubt for autumn

Henry Slade is fit to make a return to Steve Borthwick’s squad ahead of fixtures against New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Japan

The Independent UK

England omit Alex Mitchell from autumn squad due to neck injury

George Ford is also left out of the 36 as he battles a thigh issue.

The Independent UK

Leicester criticise RFU following Michael Cheika’s ban for being ‘disrespectful’

The Tigers head coach is banned for the Gallagher Premiership game against Newcastle.

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The Independent UK

New Leicester boss Michael Cheika banned for ‘disrespecting’ doctor after first game in charge

The Australian was recruited to the Welford Road club in a significant coup this summer

The Independent UK

Joe Marler recalled as England shuffle front row to face All Blacks

Bevan Rodd and Dan Cole are the men to make way for Saturday’s first Test in Dunedin.

AAP

McKellar sacked, Cheika tipped as next Leicester coach

One Australian coach could replace another at top English rugby club Leicester, with former Wallabies boss Michael Cheika tipped to replace sacked Dan McKellar.

The Independent UK

Six uncapped players included in England squad to tour New Zealand as Steve Borthwick makes Tom Curry decision

Northampton’s Ollie Sleightholme is one of seven Saints included, while Curry makes the cut after overcoming injury

The Guardian - UK

‘Joy and laughter’: the Leicester rugby team for children with Down’s syndrome

Parents say the training sessions are a ‘lifeline’ opportunity for their children to participate in sport

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick selects seven uncapped players in England training squad

England’s head coach, Steve Borthwick, has named seven uncapped players in a 19-man preliminary squad before the tour of Japan and New Zealand

Evening Standard

England dealt blow as Ollie Chessum set to miss summer tour after surgery

Leicester Tigers lock not expected back until next season

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