Spend enough time with Will Carling and you come to a quick conclusion: his deep love for the game of rugby still burns as brightly as it ever has, desperate for the sport to thrive. Has that passion ...

England’s players are being inhibited by the quality of Steve Borthwick’s coaching team, according to former captain Will Carling, who also suggested the squad are “highly sensitive” to criticism.

Carling recently questioned whether England had assembled the “best” coaching set-up, suggesting that a lack of top-tier experience might be limiting the teams potential. Speaking to BBC Radio 4 on ...

The former England captain Will Carling has questioned the quality of the coaching within the national setup and suggested it is holding the team back. Carling, who was part of England’s backroom ...

Former England captain Will Carling has warned England against getting caught between two game plans ahead of the World Cup. England have traditionally found success with a dominant set of forwards ...

Former captain Will Carling says there is more to being a fan than 'going 'rah-rah England' with your eyes closed'. Carling criticised the decision-making and coaching environment after England lost ...

Former England captain Will Carling says he would not select Sam Burgess in his squad for the Rugby World Cup. Burgess is expected to be named among the centres when Stuart Lancaster reveals his ...

Will Carling has questioned whether Martin Johnson would want to continue as England manager following the World Cup campaign's dismal failure. Johnson is thought to be considering his future after a ...

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