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Semi-skilled: England’s last-four World Cup record is cause for hope

Our correspondent, who has covered all of England’s semi-finals, recalls the highs and the one memorable low

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023

I quite like the noise – Ellis Genge ‘fuelled’ by England’s critics

England take on South Africa on Saturday for a place in the World Cup final.

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023: Steve Borthwick proud of England players after ‘thunderbolts’ against Fiji

Red Rose now face the Herculean task of playing South Africa

Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2023

Monday briefing: How Australia voted down a historic plan to boost Indigenous rights

In today’s newsletter: The Indigenous voice to parliament referendum could have expanded representation and rights for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people – why didn’t it pass?

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2023

Steve Borthwick shrugs off underdogs tag as England face daunting Rugby World Cup semi-final

Coach will feel vindicated after booking spot in last four despite poor form going into tournament

Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2023

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

A rematch of the last Rugby World Cup final between England and South Africa will decide who qualifies for the 2023 showpiece alongside New Zealand tonight.

Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2023

Steve Borthwick shrugs off England critics: ‘I don’t care what people think’

The England head coach’s faith in Owen Farrell was repaid as the captain’s kicking saw his team over the line in Marseille

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023

Blood, sweat and effort: how England kept calm and carried on amid Fiji din

With Fiji breathing down their necks in Marseille, Steve Borthwick’s players took the game by the scruff of the neck

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023

Steve Borthwick hails ‘written off’ England after reaching World Cup semi-final

England defeated Fiji 30-24 to reach the last four where they will face holders South Africa.

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023

Skipper Farrell steers England past Fiji into World Cup semi-finals

England captain Owen Farrell kicked 20 points on Sunday afternoon as his side beat Fiji 30-24 to advance to the rugby union World Cup semi-finals for the second successive tournament.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 15, 2023