HISTORICAL FACTS: 27 | History Defined

England coach defends Owen Farrell selection ahead of Rugby World Cup quarter-final: ‘He’s a winner’

The England captain’s form has been questioned ahead of a last eight meeting with Fiji/

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

England ready to embrace being ‘public enemy number one’ to boost Rugby World Cup hopes

Steve Borthwick’s side take on the popular Pacific Islanders in the last eight of the tournament and Billy Vunipola has no problem with his side being disliked

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

England happy being cast as villains in World Cup quarter-final – Billy Vunipola

There is a desire to see a Pacific Islands nation progress deep into the World Cup given they produce some of the game’s finest players.

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

Northern powerhouses aim to shut south out of World Cup semi-finals

Each quarter-final pits a northern hemisphere group winner against a runner-up from the southern hemisphere. Could a historic lockout be made in France this weekend?

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2023

‘We showed Portugal rugby exists’: win over Fiji caps World Cup breakthrough

The retiring hooker Mike Tadjer hopes that Os Lobos’ impressive Rugby World Cup will drive interest in the sport back at home

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2023

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 · Oct 9, 2023

Fiji pay tribute to strength and sacrifice of grieving Josua Tuisova

Captain Waisea Nayacalevu thanked his centre partner for staying with Fiji following the death of his seven-year-old son

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2023

England vs Fiji: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

England clash with Fiji again in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals today.

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2023

England riddled with issues but huge prize can cure their woes

England face a Rugby World Cup quarter-final against a Fiji side in similar disarray with a tantalising reward waiting

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

Rugby World Cup: England face defining week with improvement needed to avoid Fiji repeat

Pool D winners must up their levels considerably in Marseille quarter-final after Samoa handed Steve Borthwick a major scare

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2023