Steve Borthwick downplayed suggestions from Eddie Jones that England were looking too far ahead coming into the Six Nations.
England's dramatic collapse in the Guinness Six Nations has seen their title hopes seemingly ended with two rounds to spare, but how have things gone wrong so quickly?
Will Greenwood insists there is no magic wand to fix England's woes and that Steve Borthwick's side could be drawn into a dark place against Italy after their crushing defeat to Ireland at the weekend.
A largely off-colour France held off the threat of Italy to eventually kick on and seal a 33-8 bonus-point Six Nations win over Italy and remain unbeaten.
Scotland left it late to deny Wales a first Six Nations victory for three years, edging in front with five minutes to play to seal a 26-23 victory in Cardiff.
Known as a coach who never gets too low nor too high in his appraisals post England Rugby Tests, the furthest Steve Borthwick would go at Twickenham after a record 42-21 loss to Ireland was: 'bitterly disappointing.'
A sensational attacking display by Ireland saw them put England to the sword with a 42-21 win at a stunned Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in the third round of the Six Nations.
Never in the 142-year history of the Six Nations championship has a side clinched three titles outright in succession. Ireland had that chance in 2025 but blew it. How?
The law trials and rule innovations being debuted and continued during the 2025 Six Nations…
We take a look at what is still to play for as the 2024 Six Nations Championship reaches its conclusion.
England coach Felix Jones won 13 caps for Ireland but now he is plotting their downfall as Six Nations champions visit Twickenham.
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