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Hendy hat-trick helps Northampton to Champions Cup stroll against Bulls

Ollie Sleightholme scored twice in Northampton’s 50-5 victory against the Pretoria Bulls in Pool 4 of the Champions Cup

The Guardian - UK

Premiership 2024-25: Club-by-club guide and predictions for new season

Northampton Saints begin as defending champions but eight or nine clubs could contend for the play-offs

The Independent UK

French connections: the forces driving English rugby’s Top 14 exodus

England internationals are flocking to France – and it’s a win-win situation for the players and the clubs

The Guardian - UK

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Lewis Ludlam closes in on Toulon move after confirming Northampton exit

The 28-year-old England international, who will leave Northampton in the summer, said: ‘This has been an extremely tough decision for me’

The Guardian - UK

RFU must step up and pay best players to stay in England, insists Lawes

The former England captain Courtney Lawes says the game’s authorities have to acknowledge that top-level rugby is a short career and players should be paid what they are worth

The Guardian - UK

England player ratings vs Argentina: Sam Underhill back with a bang but Marcus Smith struggles in new role

Tom Curry a class act after difficult week but it was a night of pure frustration for Henry Arundell

Evening Standard

England player ratings vs Chile: Marcus Smith makes full-back statement with Henry Arundell razor sharp

Steve Borthwick has a number of selection headaches to contend with after Saturday’s 11-try thrashing in Lille

Evening Standard

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Borthwick gives returning Owen Farrell England captaincy for rest of World Cup

Owen Farrell will return as captain for the rest of England’s World Cup campaign with Steve Borthwick giving his clear backing to the fly-half

The Guardian - UK

Lewis Ludlam urges booing fans to keep the faith after England’s win over Japan

Early in the third quarter supporters groaned when Alex Mitchell booted the ball dead and the jeering grew in volume when the kicking continued.

The Independent UK

Far from faultless but England do the business in bonus-point win over Japan

After all the pre-tournament angst, England are almost there.

The National (Scotland)

Steve Borthwick sticks boot into England critics as ‘winning is all that matters’ at Rugby World Cup

England have vowed to stick to their kicking guns, despite fans booing the tactical approach in last night's 34-12 World Cup win over Japan.

Evening Standard

England vs Japan player ratings: Ben Earl dominant as returning Billy Vunipola delivers smart cameo

England made it two wins from two at the Rugby World Cup by seeing off Japan on Sunday evening.

Evening Standard

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

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

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The Independent UK

England battle to bonus-point victory in messy display against Japan

Lewis Ludlam, Courtney Lawes, Freddie Steward and Joe Marchant all touched down as England eventually saw off their enterprising opponents in Nice.

The Independent UK

Joe Marler uses his head to spare England’s blushes after error-strewn performance against Japan

England 34-12 Japan: England escaped with a bonus-point victory but late tries could not hide the flaws apparent

The Guardian - UK

England use lucky break to beat Japan but bonus-point win marred by boos

Joe Marler inadvertently headed the ball, leading to Courtney Lawes scoring a try that broke Japan’s resistance as England won 34-12

The Independent UK

Is England vs Japan on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup

Everything you need to know ahead of the Pool D fixture

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The Independent UK

England have their smile back – but Japan could pose a problem in tonight’s Rugby World Cup clash

The win over Argentina has lifted the mood in England camp as they prepare for their second pool fixture

The Guardian - UK

England’s World Cup evolution must continue against dangerous Japan

After impressing in their opening victory over Argentina, Steve Borthwick’s men should now look to add silk to their steel

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick says Lewis Ludlam is ‘the right person to start’ against Japan

Ludlam has been rewarded for his defensive masterclass as a replacement in the 27-10 win over Argentina on Saturday.

The Independent UK

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

Lewis Ludlam gets nod ahead of Billy Vunipola to start for England against Japan

Ludlam has been rewarded for his defensive masterclass as a replacement in the 27-10 rout of Argentina on Saturday.

Evening Standard

Kyle Sinckler to start as Billy Vunipola returns to England squad for Japan clash at Rugby World Cup

Sinckler has recovered from a chest injury and is one of three changes from England’s opening win over Argentina

The Guardian - UK

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

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