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FOUND: 13 - What They Never Told You

Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2025 to start in Sunderland and end at Twickenham

World Rugby and Rugby Football Union made the announcement on Monday morning.

The Independent UK

Sunderland’s Stadium of Light to host opening game of 2025 Women’s World Cup

Twickenham will host the final of the tournament, with organisers hopeful of a sell-out crowd

The Independent UK

On this day in 2015: Stuart Lancaster resigns as England head coach

England became the first host nation to be knocked out at the pool stage after a 28-25 defeat to Wales and a 33-13 loss to Australia at Twickenham.

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On this day in 2004: Jason Robinson named as England’s first black captain

Robinson captained England to a 70-0 victory over Canada at Twickenham where he scored a hat-trick of tries.

The Independent UK

Strength and depth: how South Africa will look to put the squeeze on All Blacks

In the two matches these sides have played this year, the team who came out of the blocks fastest ran out comfortable winners

The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick plotting England evolution not revolution after World Cup resurgence

There won't be a totally new start at Twickenham despite the looming retirements of several senior players

Evening Standard

Fiji suffer injury blow as team confirmed for Rugby World Cup quarter-final against England

Ten of the starting side that beat England at Twickenham in August remain for the last eight clash

The Independent UK

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Borthwick to gamble on Farrell and Smith with Ford set for England axe

Steve Borthwick appears set to axe George Ford and install his captain Owen Farrell at fly-half for England’s World Cup quarter-final against Fiji

The Guardian - UK

England rewatch Fiji Twickenham defeat to ‘fuel the fire’ for World Cup showdown

Fiji stormed Twickenham 30-22 to claim their first ever victory over the red rose in August.

The Independent UK

Jamie George: The defeat to Fiji at Twickenham was a line in the sand - we can’t be that team again

The hooker says he understands fans’ frustration as England prepare to re-acquaint themselves with the Pacific Islanders in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup

The Independent UK

Ollie Chessum warns Fiji they did not face the true England at Twickenham

England’s build-up to the World Cup reached its lowest ebb when they lost to the Islanders for the first time in eight meetings.

The Independent UK

RFU’s reluctance to share England spoils with Samoa really rankles

Bill Sweeney’s comments show an unwillingness to give teams like the one they face on Saturday a hand on or off the field

The Guardian - UK

Bill Sweeney insists he is right man to lead RFU despite members’ rebellion

Bill Sweeney has insisted he is the right man to lead the Rugby Football Union despite the swirling chaos around Twickenham

The Guardian - UK

Swing Low Sweet Chariot meaning and lyrics: Is the England rugby song linked to slavery?

England rugby’s official anthem, which holds very different connotations either side of the Atlantic, continues to be sung by fans at Twickenham and abroad

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Fearless Scotland embracing daunting Rugby World Cup opener against South Africa

South Africa are flying high ahead of their title defence after crushing New Zealand at Twickenham last month

France 24

'Greatest rivalry in World Cup history': New Zealand to meet France in opener

France and New Zealand will run out before a sold-out Stade de France in the much-anticipated opening match of the Rugby World Cup in the Parisian suburb of Saint-Denis on September 8. The match is the eighth instalment in one of World Cup rugby’s fiercest rivalries.

The Guardian - UK

After bashing by the Springboks, will the real All Blacks turn up in France?

Just as New Zealand had bounced back to be considered Rugby World Cup pretenders, the flaws and angst have returned

The Independent UK

South Africa accused of ‘abusing the bench’ in record All Blacks win

Jacques Nienaber used seven forwards off the bench in the Springboks’ win over New Zealand at Twickenham

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RFU must shoulder blame for England’s shameful decline

England's darkest Twickenham day was the product of 20 years of decline.

The Guardian - UK

English rugby needs urgent rescuing before being cast away indefinitely

England’s World Cup hopes could hardly feel more washed up after the Fiji defeat with fresh direction and leadership essential to their recovery mission

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick claims dismal pre-World Cup form is helping England squad

Steve Borthwick has insisted he has full faith in his Test coaching set-up in the wake of one of England’s darkest days at Twickenham.

The Guardian - UK

Shambolic England face early World Cup exit without drastic action

Steve Borthwick’s side played with the weight of the world on their shoulders in their first defeat at the hands of Fiji

The Independent UK

England slump to defeat against Fiji as dismal Rugby World Cup build-up continues

England 22-30 Fiji: Simione Kuruvoli delivered the decisive blow to wrap up a historic victory at Twickenham as the hosts faltered again

The Independent UK

England vs Fiji LIVE rugby: Result and reaction as Pacific Islanders secure historic win

England take on Fiji at Twickenham in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture

The Guardian - UK

South Africa demolish indisciplined New Zealand as Scott Barrett sees red

South Africa beat New Zealand 35-7 in the World Cup warm-up match at Twickenham after the All Blacks’ Scott Barrett was sent off

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