England

Rugby World Highlights: Quarter-Final: England v Fiji

Owen Farrell contributed with 20 points as England edged out Fiji 30-24 in the quarter-final of the Rugby World Cup at Stade de Marseille on Sunday. Here are the highlights from the encounter.
16 October 2023

Ben Earl: 'Let's go and win the semi-final, let's get to the World Cup final'

Ben Earl is relishing being in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals after a standout display in England's 30-24 last-eight victory over Fiji
16 October 2023

France's ultimate dream has been dashed but the foundations behind the national side remain strong

Their quarter-final defeat by South Africa leaves the French with broken hearts but there is plenty of reason to still be upbeat despite the raw emotion of exiting a home World Cup,
16 October 2023

England survive late Fiji scare to seal place in World Cup semi-finals

England survived a storming fightback from Fiji to edge their way into the Rugby World Cup semi-finals following a 30-24 victory in Marseille.
15 October 2023

England prop Joe Marler on 'gobby' Marcus Smith who is constantly driving standards for club and country

Marler thought the 24-year-old was 'jumped up' and 'gobby' when he first came into the senior squad at Harlequins but he quickly realised Marcus Smith's unrelenting desire to drive standards.
13 October 2023

Owen Farrell starts at fly-half with Marcus Smith at full-back as Steve Borthwick names bold selection for Fiji

Owen Farrell will start at fly-half in England's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Fiji, while Marcus Smith has been given the nod at full-back.
13 October 2023

England happy to be public enemy number one against Fiji - Billy Vunipola

Billy Vunipola insists England are prepared to embrace the role of "the team everyone loves to hate" as they gear up to face Fiji in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.
11 October 2023

South Africa to face England in November 2024

South Africa will be head to Twickenham Stadium next year as they lock horns with England as a part of their Europe tour.
9 October 2023

England recall Sam Underhill as replacement for injured Jack Willis

England have recalled Bath back-row Sam Underhill as a replacement for the injured Jack Willis as Steve Borthwick's side begin to focus on their World Cup quarter-final against Fiji.
8 October 2023

Match Centre: Rugby World Cup Pool D: England 18-17 Samoa

Danny Care scored the decisive try as England survived a scare from Samoa sealing a 18-17 victory in their final game of the group stage in the Rugby World Cup at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday.
7 October 2023

England out to avoid 'backwards step' against Samoa with one eye on World Cup quarter-finals

The mentality within the England camp suggested they wouldn't be resting on their laurels against Samoa, and Steve Borthwick's team selection for their final pool match only backs up that point.
6 October 2023

Farrell and Ford to start for England against Samoa

England head coach Steve Borthwick has named skipper Owen Farrell and George Ford in the starting line up for the upcoming Rugby World Cup game against Samoa to be played at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday.
5 October 2023

English rugby is 'on the cusp of something quite spectacular' - RFU CEO Bill Sweeney

The chief executive of the Rugby Football Union (RFU) Bill Sweeney has expressed optimism about the future of English rugby, describing it as being "on the verge of something truly remarkable."
5 October 2023

'Hybrid contracts beneficial to English rugby' - Danny Care

Scrum-half Danny Care believes hybrid contracts will be beneficial to English rugby if they manage to keep the best players in the Premiership.
3 October 2023

Lennox Anyanwu Interview: 'I'd liken Marcus to a Tom Brady, Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant'

The Quins emerging talent isn't surprised by Smith's recent showings at full-back and believes his quality, work-rate and mentality is what sets the England international apart.
3 October 2023

Guy Porter: "I was in the England environment - I've enjoyed watching them build a more complete game"

With England already guaranteed top spot in Pool D, Porter was always confident Steve Borthwick's side would show their ability to progress to the knockout stages of the Rugby World Cup.
2 October 2023

Abby Dow Exclusive: The opportunity of WXV, why Ealing 'feels like home' and moving forward with the Red Roses

After a whirlwind 18 months, England's speedster is looking forward to a number of fresh starts both on the international and domestic stage.
28 September 2023

Kyle Sinckler hopes England's 'tough patch' is behind them as dark days start to 'pay dividends'

With three wins from three at the Rugby World Cup and having expressed themselves against Chile for perhaps the first time under Steve Borthwick, tighthead prop Kyle Sinckler hopes fans can see how hard he and England have worked.
26 September 2023

Rugby World Cup Highlights: Pool D - England v Chile

Henry Arundell starred with five tries as England dominated Chile with a 71-0 victory at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday to maintain their unbeaten run in the ongoing Rugby World Cup. Here are the highlights from the encounter.
23 September 2023

Five-star Henry Arundell shines on World Cup debut as England cruise past Chile

Henry Arundell scores five of England's 11 tries as Steve Borthwick's men made it three wins from three with a 71-0 victory over Chile in Lille.
23 September 2023