This was a fly-half whom Steve Borthwick seemed prepared to build ... Marcus seemed ready to inherit the throne vacated by Owen Farrell’s retirement from international rugby.

“There is no doubt we need to build depth at centre,” Borthwick explained ... exacerbated by the absence of safety blanket Owen Farrell. Lawrence’s emergence came at the right time ...

Wales forward Dafydd Jenkins has warned England the hosts are desperate to end England's Six Nations title heopes in Cardiff.

The 34-year-old succeeded Owen Farrell as England skipper ahead of last year’s championship before being demoted to ...

Steve Borthwick has loaded ... on the door of a Lions starting spot. Now Borthwick may have just ended all hope of the 26-year-old playing for Andy Farrell's team - and given Italy huge motivation ...

Northampton Saints boss Phil Dowson wants to strengthen his back row for next season, and one of the players who has caught his attention is Exeter Chiefs ace Richard Capstick.

England coach Steve Borthwick has dropped Marcus Smith from his starting ... The 34-year-old George succeeded Owen Farrell as England skipper ahead of the 2024 Six Nations but was replaced as captain ...

Cracking the Steve Borthwick selection code is getting ... with a paucity of options exacerbated by the absence of safety blanket Owen Farrell. Lawrence’s emergence came at the right time ...