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Jamie George and Maro Itoje lead calls for England to tour Samoa ahead of Rugby World Cup clash

Revamped rugby calendar could give opportunity for trips to Pacfic Islands

Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2023

Jamie George keen to ‘grow the game’ with historic England tour of Samoa

England face Samoa in the Rugby World Cup on Saturday but have only played two games in the Pacific Islands in their entire history

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023

Ben Earl raised eyebrows when he first arrived at Saracens, says Maro Itoje

The dynamic back row is taking his debut World Cup by storm.

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023

George Ford plays the pragmatist as England finally come to the boil in Marseille cauldron

England 27-10 Argentina: Steve Borthwick’s side survived Tom Curry’s early sending off as their fly half kicked them to a faith-restoring victory

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023

We know who we are – Maro Itoje says England ready to unleash true ‘potential’

England are underdogs against first group opponents Argentina on the basis of an alarming run of results.

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023

Maro Itoje backs England to rise to World Cup occasion: ‘We know who we are’

Saracens lock is confident of beating Argentina in Saturday’s crucial Pool D opener despite a woeful warm-up campaign

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023

Toothless England look to leaders in search of unlikely Rugby World Cup triumph

Beaten finalists four years ago would appear to have limited hope of a deep tournament run

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023

England Rugby World Cup 2023 squad guide: Lawrence Dallaglio’s verdict on every player

Steve Borthwick faces an incredible learning curve but his side might just surprise in France, says 2003 champion

Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023

Why has it all gone wrong for England since the last men’s Rugby World Cup?

Only four years after fielding the youngest team in a final, there are myriad reasons why England have arrived in France in crisis

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2023

England player ratings vs Wales: George Ford saves the day but Henry Arundell lacklustre

Few totally convince at Twickenham

Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2023