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The Latest Breaking News from Steve Borthwick

Joe El-Abd named new England defence coach

The former Bristol flanker will replace Felix Jones in Steve Borthwick’s backroom team.

The Independent UK

Who is Joe El-Abd? England appoint Steve Borthwick’s former flatmate as new defence coach

El-Abd appears set to replace Felix Jones after the Irishman’s shock resignation from Borthwick’s staff

The Independent UK

England set to appoint El-Abd as defence coach after Jones’s resignation

The RFU are close to agreeing terms for the Oyonnax head coach and the 44-old-year will begin his new role in the November Tests if a deal is signed

The Guardian - UK

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England prop Ellis Genge commits long-term future to Bristol

The loosehead prop re-joined his boyhood club from Leicester in 2022

The Independent UK

Maro Itoje rejects Eddie Jones’ claims he is not suited to England captaincy

The former England coach claimed Itoje was ‘very inward-looking’ while the Saracens lock took over the club captaincy from Owen Farrell

The Guardian - UK

Northampton’s Ollie Sleightholme: ‘Any free time, I’ll go fishing. All weather. My missus thinks I’m a bit weird’

Saints’ England wing who hopes to reel in another Premiership title tells Gerard Meagher how angling eases the pressures of elite rugby

The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick homes in on new England defence coach

Steve Borthwick is close to appointing a new England defence coach, with three candidates in contention

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England star Tom Curry opens up on injury that could have ended rugby career

The 26-year-old was diagnosed with femoroacetabular impingement syndrome – a condition that means the ball in the hip joint is not entirely round

The Independent UK

Premiership gears up for new season with battle for eyeballs never greater

The days of clubs recruiting A-list overseas stars are long gone but the domestic game needs to target growth and widen the audience

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick bolsters England backroom staff with Dan Tobin brought in

Steve Borthwick has made the first appointment to his depleted backroom staff following a summer of upheaval with Gloucester’s Dan Tobin brought in

The Guardian - UK

Henry Slade urges England to keep blitz defence of departing coach Felix Jones

Henry Slade has said he is disappointed to see England lose defence coach Felix Jones as he targets early return from shoulder surgery

The Guardian - UK

RFU give strong backing to Steve Borthwick after ‘out of the blue’ coaching departures

Borthwick has been handed significant power in the Professional Game Partnership but has lost key lieutenants Felix Jones and Aled Walters in recent weeks

The Independent UK

Borthwick amasses great power but fresh responsibility may weigh heavy

New deal with clubs hands England coach more control, but he will need to win over doubters and resolve big questions

The Guardian - UK

RFU unveil new agreement to ‘reshape the rugby landscape’ as Steve Borthwick given greater control over players

Premiership clubs will benefit from an uplift in funding in a landmark eight-year ‘Professional Game Partnership’ that will shape the future of English rugby

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The Guardian - UK

RFU concerned by England exits but gives Steve Borthwick 100% backing

The Rugby Football Union has backed Steve Borthwick after the sudden resignations of Felix Jones and Aled Walters

The Guardian - UK

Trepidation as well as triumphalism as English rugby breaks fresh ground

New season begins amid concern over whether club and country can cooperate in managing the welfare of players

The Guardian - UK

Senior England players left in shock after coach Felix Jones’ resignation

Senior England players have spoken of their shock and disappointment after Felix Jones followed Aled Walters in quitting the national setup

The Independent UK

England squad shocked after resignations of key coaching duo

Defence coach Felix Jones and head of strength and conditioning Aled Walters are moving on for pastures new.

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The Guardian - UK

Shaun Edwards is the man to fill England’s coaching void after Felix Jones’ exit

Steve Borthwick’s team is in chaos and the RFU should prioritise recruiting the rugby league legend whatever the cost

The Independent UK

A big goal – Immanuel Feyi-Waboso keen to make British and Irish Lions tour

The Exeter wing has made a rapid impression at the top level.

The Independent UK

England defence coach Felix Jones hands in resignation

News of his surprise departure comes in the wake of influential head of strength and conditioning Aled Walters defecting to Ireland.

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick facing shock blow with key England coach Felix Jones set to leave staff

The defence coach is the third key lieutenant to leave Borthwick’s staff this summer with the new rugby season now just a month away

The Guardian - UK

Joe Marler in fitness race for England’s autumn matches after breaking foot

The Harlequins head coach, Danny Wilson, has confirmed Joe Marler will be out for at least 12 weeks with a foot injury

The Guardian - UK

England dominate France to claim fourth World Rugby under-20 title

England’s young props, in particular, gave Steve Borthwick reason to consider a senior squad call-up after a strong showing

The Guardian - UK

Rugby union power rankings: Ireland top after epic win over world champions

New Zealand sit third after Scott Robertson’s strong start and England have work to do after a 2-0 defeat

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