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Andy Simpson, the unluckiest England rugby player in history, finally gets his Test cap

Andy Simpson, the long-suffering hooker who was on England’s bench for 21 Tests and lost part of his thumb, has received RFU recognition at last

The Guardian - UK

RFU issue Steve Borthwick future update as Andy Farrell rumours spread after Six Nations nightmare

Ireland boss had been tipped to step in for Red Rose but remains under contract until World Cup

Evening Standard

Andy Farrell not talking to RFU about England role ‘at present’ – Bill Sweeney

Sweeney has indicated that current head coach Steve Borthwick will be given the summer tour to orchestrate a revival.

The Independent UK

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England respond to Andy Farrell links as Steve Borthwick plans become clearer in Six Nations review

A review of England’s worst-ever Six Nations campaign is set to conclude by the end of April

The Independent UK

RFU stops short of delivering full backing for Borthwick but denies Farrell talks

Rugby Football Union chief executive, has provided another strong indication that the head coach, Steve Borthwick, will lead England in this summer’s Nations Championship

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s not about punishing’: Five key issues for English rugby to resolve after the Six Nations

Steve Borthwick will be reprieved by the RFU’s review but there are other factors at play from the makeup of his backroom team to the conveyor belt of talent

The Guardian - UK

Eddie Jones explains why England should stand by Steve Borthwick

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Eddie Jones says it would be ‘foolhardy’ for England to sack Steve Borthwick despite worst-ever Six Nations

England lost four of their five matches in this year’s Six Nations under Steve Borthwick

The Independent UK

Paris paradox: did Borthwick liberate England or was it down to player power?

Despite a huge upswing in performance against France, England’s head coach still has a case to answer for what went wrong during the Six Nations

The Guardian - UK

Jamie George says England’s players are right behind Steve Borthwick

The Rugby Football Union will investigate England’s worst performance in Six Nations history.

The Independent UK

George backs Borthwick to lead England at World Cup and takes aim at South Africa

Jamie George said the head coach is ‘the perfect person’ to lead England into the World Cup, adding that the Nations Championship game against the Springboks will be ‘an amazing opportunity’

The Guardian - UK

England have a blueprint for the future – but something has to change after worst-ever Six Nations

A superb performance in Paris against France gave England hope of a brighter future – but why did it take so long for them to deliver the reaction they had promised?

The Independent UK

F1’s Chinese GP, Six Nations finale and Women’s League Cup final – follow with us

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports

The Guardian - UK

England must find a new way against France – or third crisis could be the end of Steve Borthwick

Defeats to Scotland, Ireland and Italy have put pressure on the England head coach ahead of a meeting with title-chasing France

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The Guardian - UK

Borthwick should trust Marcus Smith to unshackle England’s faltering attack

The Harlequins fly-half will win his 50th cap against France but it still appears the head coach lacks faith in him

The Guardian - UK

RFU backs Steve Borthwick despite England’s historic Six Nations loss in Italy

Steve Borthwick has received the backing of Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney but Austin Healey has called for his sacking

The Independent UK

Finn Russell says Six Nations glory with Scotland would be peak of his career

The Scots’ stunning 50-40 victory over France at Murrayfield on Saturday has left them in a three-way shootout for the Guinness Six Nations title.

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick given RFU backing as pressure builds amid dismal Six Nations

England slipped to a first loss against Italy on Saturday.

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The Independent UK

RFU gives backing to Steve Borthwick after England beaten by Italy

Borthwick saw his side suffer a first ever defeat to the hosts in the Six Nations clash in Rome

The Independent UK

England’s historic defeat to Italy raises unthinkable question – and it could get worse for Steve Borthwick

While there is little desire for change internally, England head coach Borthwick has been placed under huge pressure

The Guardian - UK

England rugby stars Ellie Kildunne and Sadia Kabeya stranded in Dubai

Ellie Kildunne and Sadia Kabeya, two of England’s Women’s Rugby World Cup winners, are stranded in Dubai amid Israel and the United States’ war with Iran

The Independent UK

England star Ellie Kildunne stuck in Dubai and to miss Premiership fixture

The Red Roses full-back travelled to Dubai for a short break during the Premiership Women’s Rugby’s reserve week but is stranded, along with England team-mate Sadia Kabeya

Evening Standard

Prem relegation and promotion to be scrapped in major shake-up of English rugby

RFU Council “overwhelmingly” approves proposal to turn top-flight into 12-team franchise model

The Independent UK

RFU set to confirm radical revamp for English rugby’s top league

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The Independent UK

English rugby set for radical change as Prem ring-fencing and expansion plans approved

Relegation and promotion will be removed from the English top flight for an alternative model

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