Rugby Football Union extends Steve Borthwick's contract as England head coach
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 7:49 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
The Rugby Football Union is extending the contract of England head coach Steve Borthwick through mid-2028. This decision provides stability for the coaching staff ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia. Performance director Conor O'Shea stated the extension prevents uncertainty regarding job security while the team prepares for the global tournament. Borthwick, who took over in December 2022, maintains the backing of the governing body despite a difficult Six Nations campaign earlier this year. The union remains committed to its policy of only selecting players based in the English Premiership, a rule O'Shea defended as essential for the long-term health of the domestic game. While the RFU has provided this mid-term security, it has not committed to a longer-term appointment beyond the upcoming World Cup cycle.
- •Steve Borthwick will remain in charge of the England men's team through mid-2028.
- •The extension aims to remove contract uncertainty for coaches before next year's World Cup.
- •The Rugby Football Union confirmed it will continue its policy of selecting only England-based players.
- •England finished their July Nations Championship campaign with two victories from three matches.
- 7:49 AMYahoo Sports — England set to offer Steve Borthwick contract extension beyond World Cup
- 6:32 AMYahoo Sports — England to extend head coach Borthwick's contract
- 6:23 AMBBC Sport — England to extend head coach Borthwick's contract
"England head coach Steve Borthwick will have his contract extended past the 2028 Six Nations in a bid to avoid uncertainty over his future before and during next year's Rugby World Cup.
"England head coach Steve Borthwick will have his contract extended past the 2028 Six Nations in a bid to avoid uncertainty over his future before and during next year's Rugby World Cup.
"The England head coach’s deal is set to be extended to provide clarity ahead of next year’s tournament
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 7:49 AMEngland set to offer Steve Borthwick contract extension beyond World Cup
The England head coach’s deal is set to be extended to provide clarity ahead of next year’s tournament
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 6:32 AMEngland to extend head coach Borthwick's contract
England head coach Steve Borthwick will have his contract extended past the 2028 Six Nations in a bid to avoid uncertainty over his future before and during next year's Rugby World Cup.
- BBC SportSep 9, 2026, 6:23 AMEngland to extend head coach Borthwick's contract
England head coach Steve Borthwick will have his contract extended past the 2028 Six Nations in a bid to avoid uncertainty over his future before and during next year's Rugby World Cup.
- Sky Sports—Borthwick set for England contract extension beyond 2028 Six Nations
Steve Borthwick is set to have his England contract extended beyond the 2028 Six Nations.
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