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English rugby needs urgent rescuing before being cast away indefinitely

England’s World Cup hopes could hardly feel more washed up after the Fiji defeat with fresh direction and leadership essential to their recovery mission

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2023

Steve Borthwick claims dismal pre-World Cup form is helping England squad

Steve Borthwick has insisted he has full faith in his Test coaching set-up in the wake of one of England’s darkest days at Twickenham.

Evening Standard · Aug 27, 2023

Shambolic England face early World Cup exit without drastic action

Steve Borthwick’s side played with the weight of the world on their shoulders in their first defeat at the hands of Fiji

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2023

South Africa v New Zealand LIVE: Rugby result and reaction after Springboks thrash All Blacks

The Springboks and All Blacks square off in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up match at Twickenham

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023

Billy Vunipola joins Owen Farrell in being banned for start of Rugby World Cup

Vunipola will miss Saturday’s final warm-up fixture against Fiji and the pivotal World Cup opener against Argentina after his red card against Ireland

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023

Ireland ready to fly at Rugby World Cup but champions still need luck

Injuries to key players can change sporting fates, while South Africa look much stronger with Siya Kolisi back in the side

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2023

George Ford: England’s players need to step up with World Cup on horizon

Steve Borthwick’s men ended a three-match losing run by defeating Wales 19-17 at Twickenham last Saturday.

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

Owen Farrell available for World Cup after red card not upheld

Farrell was sent off at Twickenham on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 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

England avoid all-out crisis but Wales win offers more questions than answers

Dramatic second-half at Twickenham provides needed morale boost

Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2023