Steve Borthwick rugby player
Steve Borthwick rugby player

Steve Borthwick

12th Oct 1979 1.98m/113kg Head Coach

Mike Tindall wants Alex Mitchell or Danny Care to pace England attack

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Mike Tindall has urged England to pick Alex Mitchell or Danny Care for their critical World Cup opener against Argentina in the hope it will ignite their misfiring attack. A dire build-up to the tournament...

World Cup draw gives England glimmer of hope after poor form, injuries and bans

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England enter the World Cup at their lowest ebb yet because of the most lopsided draw in the tournament’s history they still have hope of reaching the quarter-finals. A disastrous build-up has seen...

Talking points ahead of 2023 Rugby World Cup in France

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

One of the most eagerly-awaited tournaments in Rugby World Cup history will unfold in France during September and October. It takes place across nine host cities – Paris, Toulouse, Marseille, Bordeaux,...

Not enough talent coming through: Eddie Jones blames RFU for England's poor form

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former coach Eddie Jones has pointed the finger at the Rugby Football Union for England’s current crisis. England’s troubled World Cup preparations hit a new low when they lost to Fiji last...

Ollie Chessum knew ankle injury was bad after reaction from England team-mates

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ollie Chessum knew from the reaction of his England’s team-mates that he had done some serious damage as his World Cup dream flashed before his eyes.   Chessum faced a battle to be fit for...

Ireland’s Johnny Sexton admits disciplinary process took a toll on his family

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Johnny Sexton admits the protracted disciplinary process which threatened to ruin his Rugby World Cup dream took a toll on his family but insists he is “not trying to play the victim”. Ireland’s...

Steve Borthwick ‘very happy’ with England squad despite defeat to Fiji

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England boss Steve Borthwick insisted he will stay loyal to his players and management team despite one of the darkest days in the nation’s rugby history. A 30-22 defeat by Fiji was their first...

England slump to defeat against Fiji as dismal World Cup build-up continues

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England’s dismal build-up to the World Cup reached its lowest ebb as they collapsed to their first defeat to a current tier-two nation by losing 30-22 to Fiji at Twickenham. Jonny May raced over...

Courtney Lawes credits Eddie Jones for helping him to 100 England caps

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Courtney Lawes credits Eddie Jones for giving his career a second wind as he prepares to joins the ranks of England’s Test centurions. Lawes leads England into Saturday’s World Cup send-off...

Preview: England v Fiji

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England will look to finish their Summer Nations Series on a high when they welcome a dangerous Fiji side to Twickenham on Saturday. Steve Borthwick has been forced to deal with a blow this week with...