Borthwick’s England sink to new lows with first Test defeat to resilient Fiji England’s poor form continued as they fell to their fifth defeat in six Tests with a 22-30 loss to Fiji The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2023
England 22-30 Fiji: Historic defeat leaves Red Rose in dismal shape for Rugby World Cup Steve Borthwick’s team in crisis after hapless performance in final warm-up match Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2023
How to watch Ireland vs Samoa: TV channel, online stream and start time for World Cup warm-up Everything you need to know ahead of the Summer Nations Series fixture The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2023
How to watch Scotland vs Georgia: TV channel, online stream and start time for World Cup warm-up Everything you need to know ahead of the Summer Nations Series fixture The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2023
How to watch England vs Fiji: TV channel, online stream and start time for World Cup warm-up Everything you need to know ahead of the Summer Nations Series fixture The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2023
England vs Fiji: Steve Borthwick praying final World Cup test does not add to his horror-story week Steve Borthwick keeps a meticulous journal for each Rugby World Cup he attends, as either player or coach. His diary for 2023 most likely already reads like a Stephen King novel. Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2023
South Africa’s Moodie takes centre stage and leaves New Zealand reeling Young Springbok has not played on the outside in midfield since school but looked a devastating natural in his new role The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2023
Georgia clash perfect preparation for Scotland ahead of South Africa, insists Skinner When it comes to preparing for a meeting with South Africa, there are few better ways to do so than by playing against Georgia. The National (Scotland) · Aug 25, 2023
South Africa demolish indisciplined New Zealand as Scott Barrett sees red South Africa beat New Zealand 35-7 in the World Cup warm-up match at Twickenham after the All Blacks’ Scott Barrett was sent off The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2023
New Zealand 7-35 South Africa: Springboks inflict record defeat on All Blacks Storied Test nations brought genuine, gold-standard razzmatazz to the home of rugby Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2023
Ireland vs Samoa live stream: How to watch today's Rugby World Cup warm-up online How to watch an Ireland vs Samoa live stream of the Rugby World Cup warm-up, as the world's top-ranked team look to make a statement with victory in France. Tom’s Guide · Aug 25, 2023
New Zealand 7-35 South Africa: Rugby World Cup warm-up international – as it happened South Africa’s Springboks demolished the New Zealand All Blacks with a powerful forwards display and a five-try blitz. The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2023
Despite the gloom, England can still go far at the World Cup – if they attack more Performances have been poor, but if Steve Borthwick’s side play with more creativity they can take advantage of a kind draw The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2023
Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2023 OPINION - One Welshman’s lament: I’m sorry for England fans Comment: Steve Borthwick’s once mighty side head into the Rugby World Cup demoralised. What can be done?
The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023 England have never been less prepared as they face final Rugby World Cup warm-up England find themselves in a mess with just one warm-up game against Fiji remaining
Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2023 England handed fresh Rugby World Cup injury blow as Elliot Daly a doubt for Argentina opener England's Rugby World Cup plans have suffered yet another blow, with Elliot Daly facing a race to be fit for their opener against Argentina amid a mounting injury and availability crisis.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2023 Sinckler injury adds to England crisis but Lawes denies any cracks in team England prop is understood to have a chest problem with Leicester’s Joe Heyes training with the squad as a potential back-up as the Rugby World Cup looms
The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023 Steve Borthwick has work to do – England v Fiji talking points England have injuries, suspensions and a lack of form heading into the World Cup.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2023 Steve Borthwick’s England masterplan in a blur as World Cup rivals sense upset Suspensions, injuries and a stymied attack: Argentina in France next month, or even Fiji on Saturday, will be scenting a real opportunity
The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023 How to watch South Africa vs New Zealand: TV channel, online stream and start time for World Cup warm-up Everything you need to know ahead of the World Cup warm-up fixture
The National (Scotland) · Aug 24, 2023 Ollie Smith on 'massive shoes to fill' following Stuart Hogg’s retirement OLLIE Smith knows he has “massive shoes to fill” as a Scotland full-back following Stuart Hogg’s recent retirement. But the Glasgow Warriors…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2023 ‘We’ve trained it over and over’: Kolisi explains South Africa’s tackling success The South Africa captain, Siya Kolisi, said his team have a constant focus on tackle technique in order to guard against the disciplinary trouble dogging England
The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023 England reeling from loss of Anthony Watson in troubled World Cup build-up Steve Borthwick said a complaint was being lodged with World Rugby over the disciplinary process that resulted in a four-match ban for Owen Farrell.
Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2023 Rugby World Cup is a recipe for disaster unless England’s toothless attack finds bite Steve Borthwick yet to convince ahead of must-win Fiji warm-up