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

2026-03-08 - 12:32

Defeat in Rome was England’s third in succession ‘We will work together,’ says RFU chief Sweeney The Rugby Football Union has backed Steve Borthwick with a vote of confidence to continue as England head coach through to the summer but the chief executive, Bill Sweeney, has stopped short of pledging his support through to the 2027 World Cup. Borthwick is under intense scrutiny after England’s first-ever defeat by Italy on Saturday extended their losing run to three matches following miserable losses to Scotland and Ireland. England are on course for their worst-ever Six Nations campaign and begin their summer Nations Championship fixtures with a daunting trip to South Africa. Continue reading...