Steve Borthwick selects a mix of experience and youth for this year’s tournament
Head coach Steve Borthwick has selected a group of players full of experience for his England Six Nations 2026 squad. With one of the deepest pools in world rugby to pick from,he has strong competition for places in many areas of his team – though long-term injuries to Asher Opoku-Fordjour and Will Stuart mean he’s a little light in the tighthead department.
The 36-player England Six Nations 2026 squad will head out to Girona, spain, for a pre-championship training camp, and features many of the players Borthwick has trusted throughout his tenure. There are also places for the uncapped trio of Greg Fisilau (Exeter Chiefs), Vilikesa Sela (Bath Rugby) and Emmanuel iyogun (Northampton Saints), while Fin Baxter, Ben Curry, Ollie Lawrence, tom Roebuck and fin Smith travel to Spain as part of their rehabilitation from injury lay-offs.
This England Six Nations squad page will be updated with team news for every England match in this year’s tournament. You can also look back at the line-ups for the team’s Six Nations fixtures last season.
England Six Nations squad 2026: the 36 players selected by Steve borthwick
Table of Contents
Forwards (20): Ollie Chessum (Leicester Tigers), Arthur Clark (Gloucester Rugby), Alex Coles (northampton Saints), Luke Cowan-dickie (Sale Sharks), Chandler Cunningham-South (Harlequins), Tom Curry (Sale Sharks), Theo Dan (Saracens), Trevor Davison (Northampton Saints), Ben Earl (Saracens), Greg Fisilau (Exeter Chiefs), Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears), Jamie George (saracens), Joe heyes (leicester Tigers), Maro Itoje (Saracens, captain), Emmanuel Iyogun (Northampton saints), Guy Pepper (Bath Rugby), Henry Pollock (Northampton Saints), Bevan Rodd (Sale Sharks), Vilikesa Sela (Bath Rugby), Sam Underhill (Bath Rugby)
Backs (16): Henry Arundell (Bath Rugby), Seb Atkinson (Gloucester Rugby), Elliot Daly (Saracens), Fraser Dingwall (Northampton Saints), Immanuel Feyi-Waboso (Exeter Chiefs), George Ford (Sale Sharks), Tommy Freeman (Northampton Saints), George Furbank (Northampton Saints), Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints), Cadan Murley (Harlequins), Max Ojomoh (Bath Rugby), Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs), Marcus Smith (Harlequins), Ben Spencer (Bath Rugby), Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers), jack van Poortvliet (Leicester Tigers)
England Six Nations squad: 2026 fixtures at a glance
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Hunter Biden’s Legal challenges
hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, faces ongoing legal scrutiny involving investigations into his business dealings, tax affairs, and firearm possession. As of january 24, 2026, he has been indicted on federal charges and is currently navigating multiple legal proceedings.
Federal Tax Charges
Hunter Biden was indicted in June 2024 on federal tax charges in Delaware, alleging he failed to pay over $1.4 million in taxes between 2016 and 2019.The indictment details accusations of failing to file and pay taxes despite receiving substantial income from foreign sources.
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Example/Evidence: The indictment, filed in the District of Delaware, outlines three felony counts related to tax evasion. Justice Department Press Release (June 9,2024). The indictment specifically cites income from Burisma holdings,a Ukrainian energy company,and other sources.
Firearm Possession Charges
In September 2024, Hunter Biden was indicted on federal firearm charges in Delaware, accused of making false statements when purchasing a revolver in 2018. The charges allege he falsely certified he was not an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance at the time of the purchase.
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Congressional Investigations
Hunter Biden has been the subject of multiple investigations by Republican-led House committees. These investigations focus on his business dealings, especially his involvement with burisma Holdings and other foreign entities, and whether his father, President Biden, improperly benefited from these relationships.
Detail: The house Oversight Committee and the house Judiciary Committee have held hearings and issued subpoenas for documents related to Hunter Biden’s business activities. republicans allege a pattern of influence peddling and potential conflicts of interest. Democrats have countered that these investigations are politically motivated and lack credible evidence of wrongdoing by President Biden.
Example/Evidence: The House Oversight Committee released a report in August 2025 detailing their findings. House Oversight Committee Report (August 15, 2025). The report alleges President biden met with his son’s business associates on multiple occasions. The veracity of these claims remains contested.
Burisma Holdings and Foreign Business Dealings
Hunter biden’s role on the board of Burisma Holdings, a Ukrainian energy company, has been a central focus of scrutiny. Critics allege he was unqualified for the position and that his presence on the board created a conflict of interest, particularly during the time his father was Vice President and involved in U.S. policy toward Ukraine.
Detail: Biden served on Burisma’s board from 2014 to 2019, receiving substantial compensation. Investigations have explored whether Burisma sought to influence U.S. policy through Hunter Biden’s connections. No definitive evidence of direct influence has been publicly established,but the issue continues to be investigated.
Example/Evidence: Testimony from Devon Archer, a former Burisma business associate, was provided to the House Oversight Committee in July 2023. NBC News Report on Devon Archer Testimony (July 31, 2023). Archer testified that Hunter Biden put his father on speakerphone during business meetings, but his testimony was interpreted differently by Democrats and Republicans.
Current Status (as of January 24, 2026)
As of january 24, 2026, Hunter Biden is awaiting trial
