Overview
- Sweeney, speaking Thursday, said there is no dialogue with Ireland coach Andy Farrell and declined to discuss Steve Borthwick’s job until a review ends.
- The RFU has begun a deep-dive review of the Six Nations run that uses an anonymous panel, with Bill Sweeney, Conor O’Shea and Ben Kay involved, and aims to finish by late April.
- Borthwick is expected to lead July Nations Championship games against South Africa, Fiji and Argentina, with the RFU seeking clear improvement rather than set win targets.
- England’s slide featured one win, a first-ever loss to Italy and nine yellow cards, which raised alarms about discipline, team identity and execution.
- Farrell remains under contract through 2027 and is reported as a future candidate, yet the RFU says review findings and summer performance will drive any succession decisions.