Steve Borthwick
Steve Borthwick is an English rugby union coach and former player, currently serving as the head coach of the England national team. Known for his strategic acumen and leadership skills, Borthwick took over the coaching role in December 2022, aiming to rejuvenate the team's performance. Under his guidance, England achieved a notable victory against France in the Six Nations, showcasing a more ambitious and attacking style of play. Borthwick's focus on player development and team cohesion has been pivotal in reinvigorating the squad, as he emphasizes the importance of experience and composure in high-pressure situations.
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Steve Borthwick is the England coach facing scrutiny after a disappointing campaign.
Steve Borthwick: Is Italy defeat the beginning of the end for England coach?
United Kingdom· 2026-03-07
Steve Borthwick is the English coach who reacted to the loss against Italy.
Le XV d’Angleterre battu par l’Italie dans le Tournoi des six nations, une première
France· 2026-03-07
Borthwick is the England coach who worked with Andrew Strawbridge last year.
Dave Rennie era begins: All Blacks set for big assistant coach changes
New Zealand· 2026-03-05
What comes to mind when thinking of Steve Borthwick’s England? Kick.
Three charts reveal interesting tactical trends from Six Nations – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-04
Steve Borthwick is mentioned as having found an edge for England in the Six Nations.
England: Five reasons for Six Nations slideUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-24Steve Borthwick faces a difficult selection dilemma after England's performance.
Ireland v England offered a lesson for World Rugby on tinkering with laws – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-23
Steve Borthwick praised Ireland's kicking game as excellent during the match.
Five things we learned from the Six Nations weekend – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-22
Steve Borthwick's side faced back-to-back heavy defeats.
Six Nations 2026: France 33-8 Italy - hosts maintain Grand Slam bidUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-22
Steve Borthwick’s men were at sixes and sevens during a woeful first 40 against a rampant Ireland.
‘Frightful, feeble, fragile, feckless...’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-22
Steve Borthwick is the coach of the England rugby team.
Tournoi des six nations : l’Irlande enfonce une piètre équipe d’AngleterreFrance· 2026-02-21
Steve Borthwick is the head coach of the England rugby team who expressed confidence in Henry Pollock's ability to handle pressure.
England vaudeville villain Henry Pollock can offer lots of bait to reel in Ireland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-20
Steve Borthwick’s master plan was indecipherable as they lost all shape in attack.
Jack Crowley’s seven minutes off the bench won it for Ireland – now England await – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-19
Steve Borthwick made three changes to the England side that lost to Scotland.
Sam Prendergast dropped from matchday squad, Jack Crowley to start at 10 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-19
Steve Borthwick is the coach who has been in contact with James Ramm about the prospect of playing for England.
He’s dominating English rugby. Now this Aussie star is coming home to win a World Cup spot
Australia· 2026-02-17
Steve Borthwick’s army was 'sent homeward tae think again'.
Hollie Davidson was very good in first half, but a few calls were perplexing – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-17
Steve Borthwick’s side were outthought and outplayed for large tranches of the game.
Five things we learned from this Six Nations weekend – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-15
Steve Borthwick is noted for eluding a win against Scotland in the Six Nations.
Matt Dawson on Scotland beating England on Six NationsUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-15
Steve Borthwick's England team struggled against Scotland's tactics.
Storming Scotland stun England to seal Calcutta Cup glory – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-15
England coach Steve Borthwick praised his team's defensive performance against Wales.
England start Six Nations with a thrashing of Wales
Taiwan· 2026-02-09
Steve Borthwick is the head coach of the England rugby team.
England 48-7 Wales: Hosts focus on fine-tuning after big winUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-07
Steve Borthwick is the coach of the England rugby team.
L’Angleterre écrase le Pays de Galles et prend la tête du Tournoi des six nations, l’Italie crée la surprise face à l’EcosseFrance· 2026-02-07
Steve Borthwick selected Fisilau as one of the young players for the England squad.
Six young players to watch in this year’s tournament – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-29
Steve Borthwick has given England the challenge of leading their fans to a final-round assault on Paris as they chase Six Nations glory for the first time in seven years.
Six Nations: Steve Borthwick dares England to dream of Paris gloryUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-24
Steve Borthwick's side claimed a victory against the All Blacks.
All Blacks: New Zealand sack head coach Scott Robertson after two years in chargeUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-15
Steve Borthwick is noted for his prescriptive kicking-oriented game.
French clubs rescue Champions Cup and maybe even the wider game – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-09
Steve Borthwick's prescriptive rugby has suited the changed emphasis towards kicking.
Ireland can’t pin all their misery on poor officiating – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-28
Steve Borthwick praised his team's performance and the motivational speech by Maro Itoje.
All Blacks v England: Scott Robertson admits frustration after England defeatNew Zealand· 2025-11-16
Steve Borthwick predicted that George Ford would one day assume the England head coach mantle.
Fantastic Ford steers battling England past All Blacks in Twickenham thriller | Autumn Nations SeriesUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-16
Steve Borthwick has paid tribute to the perseverance and character of George Ford after England’s impressive victory over the All Blacks.
Borthwick hails ‘outstanding leader’ Ford after England topple All Blacks | England rugby union teamUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-16
Steve Borthwick has been adept at picking when to stick and twist with his team.
England 33-19 New Zealand: How Twickenham learned to love the bombUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-16
