Overview
- RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney said there will be no talks "for the foreseeable future" on extending Steve Borthwick’s deal.
- Borthwick remains under contract through the end of 2027, taking England through the next Rugby World Cup in Australia.
- England ended 2025 on an 11-match winning run with a first Twickenham win over New Zealand in 13 years and an autumn clean sweep.
- Sweeney said players and staff are ready for a packed 2026–27 featuring the new Nations Championship and tours to South Africa and Argentina, with travel and welfare mitigations planned.
- The RFU reported a much smaller annual loss and is seeking approval to stage up to 15 concerts to help fund a £660m Twickenham revamp, with fallback options such as Wembley or Birmingham City if permissions are refused.