Talking points from Easterby's first Ireland squad
BBC Sport NI looks at some of the talking points from Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby's Six Nations squad.
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'Disappointed' George told of England captain snub at 'less than 24 hours' notice
Steve Borthwick made the shock decision to replace George with Saracens teammate Maro Itoje ahead of the Six Nations ...
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Simon Easterby welcomes return of Leinster quartet for Ireland’s Six Nations title defence
Interim head coach Simon Easterby believes the availability of Dan Sheehan, Tadhg Furlong, Jack Conan and Jimmy O’Brien ...
Gregor Townsend thrilled after Fergus Burke, who could have played for England and the All Blacks, pledges his future to Scotland for the Six Nations
Gregor Townsend has expressed his delight after Saracens fly-half Fergus Burke pledged his international future to Scotland ...
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Steve Borthwick reveals the Tom Willis trait which is ‘exactly’ what he wants from this England squad
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England: Steve Borthwick reveals key ‘factors’ behind surprise Maro Itoje captaincy decision
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Steve Borthwick backs new skipper Maro Itoje to lead England at 2027 World Cup
Steve Borthwick insists Maro Itoje can lead England into the next World Cup after appointing him captain for the upcoming Six Nations at the expense of Jamie George.
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Steve Borthwick reveals Marcus Smith’s best role ahead of key Six Nations decision
Steve Borthwick has hinted that Marcus Smith could be used at full-back during the Six Nations as the England rugby head ...
Maro Itoje found his voice to finally fulfil destiny as England captain
It was while sitting in Steve Borthwick’s office at Pennyhill Park in Bagshot last June that Maro Itoje convinced the head ...
Maro Itoje fulfils his destiny as England’s ‘world-class’ leader for the present and future
Appointed England captain ahead of a vital Six Nations, Itoje looks set to lead Steve Borthwick’s side through to the 2027 ...
'80-minute Captain' Itoje Named England Rugby Skipper
England coach Steve Borthwick said having a captain who could last the whole match had been a factor in his decision to appoint Maro Itoje as skipper for the Six Nations in place of Jamie George.