Kevin Sinfield will extend his involvement with England’s senior men’s national team, concentrating on individual skill development, kicking, and squad mentoring.
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This comes after he initially planned to leave Steve Borthwick’s coaching staff following the summer tour of New Zealand.
Revised Role After Negotiations
The 44-year-old, who first joined the team in early 2023 as defence coach, was instrumental during England’s Rugby World Cup campaign. After discussions about his future, Sinfield has agreed to remain in a revised capacity that allows him to balance his coaching duties with other personal commitments.
In a statement, Sinfield said: “Working with Steve and the squad has been incredibly rewarding,” Sinfield said. “I’m excited to continue contributing to the team while also finding time for other important aspects of my life.”
Continued Fundraising Efforts for MND
Off the field, Sinfield’s contributions are equally significant. He has raised over £10 million for motor neurone disease (MND) research in honour of his close friend Rob Burrow. Later this year, Sinfield will undertake another fundraising challenge, running over 50km every day for a week across Great Britain and Northern Ireland to support the cause.
England welcome New Zealand at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday 2 November (kick-off 3:10pm) for their first match of the Autumn Nations Series, before taking on Australia, South Africa and Japan.
Five England hopefuls who flopped in the Premiership this weekend
The third round of the Premiership Rugby season saw some big names underperform as they fight for a place in Steve Borthwick’s England squad. For these five players, it was a weekend to forget.
1. Immanuel Feyi-Waboso (Exeter Chiefs)
He found himself on the periphery throughout Exeter’s defeat against Saracens.
Saracens’ suffocating out-to-in defence effectively neutralised Feyi-Waboso, cutting off the passing lanes that might have allowed him to make an impact.
Isolated on the wing, he struggled to get involved in Exeter’s attack, and when a winger can’t get into the game, their opportunities to shine are limited.
For Feyi-Waboso, this was one of those frustrating afternoons where everything seemed to pass him by.
