England

England Answered Argentina's Theatre - But Nearly Lost Themselves Again

England beat Argentina 31-24 in a fiery Nations Championship clash shaped by emotion, yellow cards, TMO drama and late controversy in Santiago del Estero.
19 July 2026

England survive late Argentina fightback with 31-24 win

England ended their July tour with a tense 31-24 win over Argentina in a chaotic Nations Championship match at Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades in Santiago del Estero.
19 July 2026

England Return to the Place Where They Found Themselves

England return to Argentina seeking to rediscover the belief, depth and identity forged on last summer’s unbeaten tour under Steve Borthwick.
18 July 2026

Breakfast in Auckland, Bedtime in Argentina: My WHOOP and me

A global Nations Championship Saturday takes rugby fans from New Zealand v Ireland at Eden Park to Argentina v England in Santiago del Estero.
17 July 2026

Argentina v England: Same XV, New Continent and a Sleep Routine Straight Out of a Berocca Advert

England name an unchanged XV for Argentina in Santiago del Estero, with travel, fatigue, altitude and recovery all shaping their Nations Championship test.
16 July 2026

So What Actually Is A WHOOP?

A humorous explainer on WHOOP, how it tracks strain, sleep and recovery, and why rugby players use it to manage fatigue, travel and performance.
16 July 2026

England unchanged for Argentina clash

England have named an unchanged starting XV for their Nations Championship clash with Argentina, with Jamie George set to captain the side in Santiago del Estero.
16 July 2026

How England Keep Players Test-Ready After Three Continents in Three Weeks

England’s trip from Liverpool to Santiago del Estero shows how travel, sleep, recovery, nutrition and sports science shape Test rugby preparation.
15 July 2026

England: First, they have to get there

England’s journey from Liverpool to Santiago del Estero shows how travel logistics, recovery and sports science become part of Test rugby performance.
14 July 2026

England thrash Fiji 73-8 in Liverpool

England ended their five-match losing run with a dominant 73-8 win over 14-man Fiji in the Nations Championship at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool.
11 July 2026

From Camborne to Everton: Sam Matavesi's remarkable summer reaches the England stage

Sam Matavesi’s journey from Camborne and Cornwall’s Twickenham glory to facing England for Fiji in Liverpool highlights rugby’s remarkable grassroots-to-Test pathway.
11 July 2026

From Rufford to the Waterfront: Ten Great Pubs for Fiji Rugby Fans Heading to Liverpool

A rugby fan’s guide to eight Liverpool pubs to visit before England face Fiji at Hill Dickinson Stadium in the Nations Championship.
11 July 2026

From Wonderwall To Jerusalem: Will Andy Burnham Watch England v Fiji ?

As England face Fiji at Everton’s new stadium, Andy Burnham’s sporting journey unites football, both rugby codes, music and northern identity.
10 July 2026

Noah Caluori set for England debut against Fiji

Noah Caluori is named in England’s squad to face Fiji as Henry Slade returns and three uncapped players are included.
9 July 2026

England v Fiji: Who Should Start at Centre? Five Options Steve Borthwick Must Consider

England’s centre selection debate intensifies before Fiji, with Atkinson, Janse van Rensburg, Ojomoh, Slade and Freeman all pushing their claims.
9 July 2026

Fiji’s Home From Home: Why England's Trip to Liverpool Is Rugby's Strangest Away Day

England face Fiji at Liverpool’s Hill Dickinson Stadium as the Flying Fijians stage a UK “home” Test in rugby’s new Nations Championship.
8 July 2026

England suffer injury blow before Fiji clash

England lose Cadan Murley and Beno Obano to injury before Fiji clash, with Steve Borthwick facing selection issues in Liverpool.
7 July 2026

Matt’s Armchair Player Ratings from Ellis Park: South Africa 45 England 21

Armchair player ratings from South Africa’s 45-21 win over England, as altitude, discipline, yellow cards and kicking shaped a bruising Test match.
6 July 2026

Springboks beat England 45-21 in Johannesburg

South Africa opened their Nations Championship campaign with a powerful 45-21 win over England at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.
4 July 2026

South Africa v England: Nations Championship Armchair - Opinion

South Africa host England at Ellis Park in a bruising Nations Championship opener, with Springbok experience, altitude and England’s bench impact all in focus.
3 July 2026