Borthwick on Farrell's red, three yellows, van Poortvliet's injury
England boss Steve Borthwick has reacted to the red card suffered by skipper Owen Farrell in Saturday’s dramatic 19-17 Summer Na…
Liam Heagney
12 Aug 2023, 17:01
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Liam Heagney
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A seasoned rugby journalist, Liam hails from Limerick and has covered World Cups, Lions tours, Six Nations Championships and European Cup campaigns since 2000. He became a content editor at RugbyPass in 2019 after joining from the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday in Ireland.
The changes Borthwick has noticed in England skipper Owen Farrell
Steve Borthwick has outlined the leadership difference he has noticed in Owen Farrell this year compared to when he previously wor…
Liam Heagney
12 Aug 2023, 4:04
How Ollie Lawrence overcame job loss and injuries to make World Cup
Ollie Lawrence has explained the motivation that saw him overcome three massive setbacks in less than a year.
Liam Heagney
12 Aug 2023, 3:39
Henry Slade posts a classy message about his England World Cup axe
Henry Slade has broken his silence following his headline-grabbing Rugby World Cup rejection by England.
Liam Heagney
11 Aug 2023, 10:27
Jack Nowell posts three-word reaction to his La Rochelle debut
Jack Nowell got his club career in France underway on Thursday evening, debuting for La Rochelle in a pre-season friendly versus B…
Liam Heagney
11 Aug 2023, 9:43
The England verdict on fifth different midfield combo in seven games
England are hopeful their latest midfield combination in the struggling Steve Borthwick era won’t fluff its lines next Saturday …
Liam Heagney
10 Aug 2023, 12:43
The Borthwick reaction to very public apology from Billy Vunipola
England boss Steve Borthwick has reacted to the public apology issued earlier this week to him in the media by Billy Vunipola.
Liam Heagney
10 Aug 2023, 11:49
'Atrocious... the players are all carbon copy versions of Borthwick'
George Robson has criticised the England approach heading into the Rugby World Cup, claiming that too much time has been dedicated…
Liam Heagney
10 Aug 2023, 10:15
Three major talking points about latest England team to play Wales
Steve Borthwick has unveiled his England team for the second of their four Rugby World Cup warm-up matches. It’s a selection tha…
Liam Heagney
10 Aug 2023, 8:08
England change 11 starters and include non-RWC pick on their bench
Steve Borthwick has made 11 changes to his England XV for this Saturday’s Summer Nations Series rematch with Wales in London.
Liam Heagney
10 Aug 2023, 7:00
Half-dozen changes for Scotland as they look for repeat French win
Gregor Townsend has made six changes to his Scotland team as they look to go and do the warm-up double over Rugby World Cup hosts …
Liam Heagney
10 Aug 2023, 4:22
France react to defeat by making 13 changes for Scotland rematch
Fabien Galthie has reacted to last weekend’s second-half collapse in Scotland by naming a France team showing 13 changes to the …
Liam Heagney
10 Aug 2023, 3:57
Eddie Jones, Scott Robertson agree to coach the Barbarians together
The post-Rugby World Cup era of Eddie Jones coaching the Wallabies against a Scott Roberston-led All Blacks will get off to a cord…
Liam Heagney
09 Aug 2023, 11:25
The England verdict on inexperience behind Jamie George at hooker
Steve Borthwick was at pains on Monday in getting the message out that he had chosen what he believed was a vastly experienced Eng…
Liam Heagney
09 Aug 2023, 7:38
One new cap as Wales name entirely changed XV for England rematch
Warren Gatland has announced a Wales XV to play England this Saturday at Twickenham that is entirely changed from last weekend’s…
Liam Heagney
09 Aug 2023, 5:16
Short-lived retirement for Rory Kockott as he signs for Top 14 club
Former France international Rory Kockott has ended his short-lived retirement to take up a short-term contract at Stade Francais.
Liam Heagney
09 Aug 2023, 4:11
The point of difference that convinced England to pick Ben Earl
England boss Steve Borthwick has explained the reason why Ben Earl was included in the 33-strong Rugby World Cup squad and not one…
Liam Heagney
09 Aug 2023, 3:26
Banned Fagerson must attend tackle school or miss World Cup opener
Zander Fagerson must successfully come through tackle school if he is to become available for selection to play for Scotland in th…
Liam Heagney
09 Aug 2023, 3:09
England considering a brand-new midfield combination for Tuilagi
Steve Borthwick has hinted that a brand-new midfield combination could be unleashed by England.
Liam Heagney
08 Aug 2023, 13:15
3 players axed from World Cup squad trained with England on Tuesday
Jonny May, Guy Porter and Jonny Hill were among the group of 10 players omitted from the England Rugby World Cup squad named on Mo…
Liam Heagney
08 Aug 2023, 12:09
