REVEALED: 12 - The Real Truth

Ford-Farrell experiment returns for England as Rugby World Cup knockouts loom

Steve Borthwick starts both his playmakers at 10 and 12 for the final group game against Samoa

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

England vs Samoa: George Ford, Owen Farrell and Manu Tuilagi to start final Rugby World Cup pool game

England name team to face Samoa at the Rugby World Cup

Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2023

England career igniting convinced me to sign new Saracens deal – Ben Earl

Earlier this week Earl signed a long-term contract with the Gallagher Premiership champions.

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023: Ben Earl, Johnny Sexton and Josua Tuisova feature in Team of the Weekend

Festival of rugby continues in France

Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2023

England: Two wins from two but shortcomings laid bare ahead of tougher Rugby World Cup tests

Jamie George wheeled round as England went for the jugular in Japan's 22, only to be smacked in the face by Ben Earl's bullet pass.

Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2023

Steve Borthwick defiant after England beat Japan and promises better to come

The England head coach Steve Borthwick said: ‘We’re seeing strides in fundamental aspects,’ while Ben Earl added they are ‘growing and improving’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2023

England 34-12 Japan: Steve Borthwick’s side on course for Rugby World Cup quarter-finals but work to do

Four tries eventually break down the Brave Blossoms to stay perfect in Pool D but it was a mostly scrappy display in Nice

Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2023

England 34-12 Japan: player ratings from the Rugby World Cup

Ben Earl impressed again for England but few in the backline were able to shine against a determined Japan side

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2023

Lewis Ludlam replaces suspended Tom Curry as England make minimal changes for Japan

There is a return for Kyle Sinckler in the front row, with loosehead Joe Marler also promoted to the starting side

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

Ludlam ‘the great energy giver’ gets nod ahead of Vunipola for Japan clash

Lewis Ludlam has been picked to start England’s second World Cup match against Japan on Sunday in the absence of Tom Curry, with Billy Vunipola on the bench

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2023