James While 08 Feb 2025 England v France: Five takeaways as Fin Smith ‘justifies his selection’ while ‘criminal’ errors cost Les Bleus Here's James While's five takeaways from England's shock victory over France at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham that blows the Six Nations wide open. Six Nations
Jared Wright 08 Feb 2025 England player ratings v France: ‘Masterful’ Fin Smith steers Steve Borthwick’s men to dramatic victory as bench finally ‘delivers’ How we rated Steve Borthwick's men in their victory over France. England
Jared Wright 06 Feb 2025 England team v France: Winners and losers including ‘criminal’ snub, ‘brutal’ Freddie Steward treatment and Smith ‘equipped’ to succeed Our winners and losers from Steve Borthwick's selections for Le Crunch. England
Adam Kyriacou 06 Feb 2025 England team v France: Steve Borthwick makes radical changes as Fin Smith takes playmaker role in Saints-laden backline while Freddie Steward axed again England head coach Steve Borthwick has announced his side to face France in their Six Nations clash at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday. England
David Campese 05 Feb 2025 David Campese: Just one England player would get into France’s team as Steve Borthwick’s side are primed for ‘substantial’ defeat David Campese previews England v France and reveals the team he would pick against Les Bleus. Six Nations
Colin Newboult 05 Feb 2025 Steve Borthwick set to make radical changes as England ditch Ireland tactics ahead of next Six Nations clash Steve Borthwick is set to make some big calls when England's team is officially named for their Six Nations game with France. England
Jared Wright 30 Jan 2025 Six Nations 2025: The most accurate goal-kickers heading into the Championship We take a look at all the placekickers and how they have fared ahead of the Six Nations. Six Nations
Alex Spink 24 Jan 2025 Will Greenwood believes Maro Itoje’s captaincy is a ‘marginal’ gain but raises concerns of England ‘reaching the very highest level’ Will Greenwood reminisces about 2003 before diving into England's 2025 Six Nations campaign. England
Ross Heppenstall 08 Jan 2025 Paul Grayson weighs in on the Smith fly-half debate as ‘massive’ Six Nations awaits England who have ‘flattered to deceive for decades’ Paul Grayson previews England's 2025 Six Nations campaign and Steve Borthwick's fly-half options. England
Jared Wright 06 Jan 2025 Who’s hot and who’s not: Tom Willis bangs on England door while Sale’s is wide open and France ‘hammered’ by injuries Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action. Who's hot and who's not
James While 06 Jan 2025 Premiership Team of the Week: ‘Unstoppable’ England hopeful Paul Gustard’s star player while ‘outstanding’ Fin Smith edges Test linchpins to fly-half jersey Following an absorbing Round 10 of the 2024/25 Premiership campaign, former England coach Paul Gustard joins us to pick his Team of the Week. Premiership
Colin Newboult 05 Jan 2025 Northampton Saints v Bath: Winners and losers as England hopeful produces ‘elite’ performance while Bomb Squad weakness ‘exposed’ Our winners and losers following Northampton Saints' thrilling Premiership victory over Bath. Premiership
David Campese 30 Dec 2024 Premiership Team of the Week: David Campese lauds ‘Lion in the making’ and player Wales should look at Following a gripping Round Nine of the 2024/25 Premiership campaign, Wallabies legend David Campese joins us to pick his Team of the Week. Premiership
Colin Newboult 22 Dec 2024 Saracens v Northampton winners and losers: England hooker a ‘man on a mission’ ahead of Six Nations as Saints forwards ‘lose physical battle’ Our winners and losers from Saracens' victory over Northampton Saints in the Premiership. Premiership
Jared Wright 19 Dec 2024 England: Nick Mallett likens ‘complete fly-half’ Fin Smith to Springboks great and backs him ahead of Marcus Smith Fin Smith has earned huge praise from ex-Springboks coach Nick Mallett. England
Alex Spink 26 Nov 2024 Paul Grayson: Marcus Smith must learn Jonny Wilkinson’s ‘less is more’ lesson and why ‘ridiculous’ Rassie Erasmus should have won Coach of the Year award Paul Grayson has his say on the Smith versus Smith battle for his old England jersey - and the decision not to name Rassie Erasmus Coach of the Year. England
Jared Wright 06 Nov 2024 England team v Australia: Winners and losers as Steve Borthwick backs ‘underwhelming’ halfbacks while standout star is a ‘victim’ of tactical switch Our winners and losers from Steve Borthwick's selections to face Australia in the Autumn Nations Series. England
Jared Wright 29 Oct 2024 England team v All Blacks: Winners and losers as Steve Borthwick makes ‘brave calls’ with Henry Slade’s value made ‘crystal clear’ and ‘heavy hitter’ snubbed Our winners and losers from Steve Borthwick's England squad to tackle the All Blacks. England
Planet Rugby 18 Oct 2024 Fin Smith and Tommy Freeman lay down England markers as Northampton Saints hammer Sale Sharks Northampton Saints laid down an emphatic marker with a 47-17 bonus point victory over Sale Sharks. Premiership
Louis Chapman Coombe 09 Oct 2024 Premiership stats leaders: ‘Devastating’ English international, Borthwick’s ‘forgotten man’ and back-rower pushing for Test call-up After three rounds of action in the Premiership, here are the competition's individual stat leaders and top performers Premiership
Adam Kyriacou 03 Oct 2024 Marcus Smith v Fin Smith showdown OFF as England star answers Harlequins SOS The direct showdown between England fly-half duo Marcus Smith and Fin Smith won't take place on Friday as the former makes a positional shift. England
Louis Chapman Coombe 02 Oct 2024 England halfback crisis: Who starts for Steve Borthwick at nine and ten with Alex Mitchell and Goerge Ford out Here are the runners and riders to replace George Ford and Alex Mitchell this Autumn for England. England
David Campese 30 Sep 2024 Premiership Team of the Week: David Campese picks Michael Lynagh-esque fly-half while Christian Wade ‘rolls back the years’ Following Round Two of the 2024/25 Premiership campaign, James While gets Wallabies legend David Campese to pick his Team of the Week. Premiership
David Skippers 29 Sep 2024 Phil Dowson: ‘Fin Smith is definitely in the conversation’ for England spot after shining in Northampton’s win over Exeter Northampton boss Phil Dowson singled Fin Smith out for special praise after he shone in their win over Exeter at Franklin's Gardens on Saturday. Northampton Saints
Adam Kyriacou 28 Aug 2024 England stars ‘shocked’ by coaching duo’s exits as they are left puzzled by ‘odd timing’ England trio George Furbank, Tommy Freeman and Fin Smith react to the coaching exits of Felix Jones and Aled Walters and admit they are surprised. England
Louis Chapman Coombe 18 Jul 2024 Rating every England player from the All Blacks series, as ‘brilliant’ full-back and star half-back take their chance Our England player ratings over the two-Test series against the All Blacks England
Jared Wright 02 Jul 2024 England team winners and losers as ‘pivotal’ test awaits Marcus Smith, Steve Borthwick rewards two rookies against the All Blacks Our winners and losers from Steve Borthwick's matchday 23 to tackle the All Blacks. England
Dylan Coetzee 28 Jun 2024 Rookie XV: ‘Springbok prodigy’, ‘incredibly strong’ future All Black and hoards of Englishmen all feature in the class of 2024 Since there are many new faces, Planet Rugby put together a rookie XV that includes only uncapped players and players capped in 2024. Internationals
Jared Wright 18 Jun 2024 England team winners and losers as Steve Borthwick backs Marcus Smith against Japan Our winners and losers from Steve Borthwick's team against Japan. England
Jared Wright 12 Jun 2024 Fin Smith v Marcus Smith: Who should start for England against the All Blacks? Planet Rugby writers make their pick Planet Rugby writers weigh into the England fly-half debate ahead of the two-Test series against the All Blacks. England
