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
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? Evening Standard · 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 The Independent UK · 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. Evening Standard · 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 Guardian - 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 Independent 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 Guardian - 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 Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023
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
The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2023 Wallabies class of 2003 know best how Eddie Jones can make a team sing Australia faces different challenges at this year’s Rugby World Cup but with the same coach who will use their underdog status as fuel
Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2023 England suffer double Rugby World Cup injury blow with Anthony Watson ruled out Beleaguered England’s Rugby World Cup preparations have been dealt yet another blow with key winger Anthony Watson ruled out of the tournament with a calf injury.
The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023 Tom Stewart handed full Ireland debut at hooker for final warm-up against Samoa The 22-year-old won his first Test cap as a replacement against Italy earlier this month.
The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023 Courtney Lawes to win 100th cap in England’s final World Cup warm-up against Fiji Ben Earl starts at number eight after Billy Vunipola’s suspension, while George Ford is again England’s fly half
Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2023 Courtney Lawes to captain England on 100th cap vs Fiji as Steve Borthwick makes nine changes Ben Earl and George Ford start in place of suspended Billy Vunipola and Marcus Smith
The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023 Schoolboy goalkicker Corey Domachowski ready for World Cup debut at prop The Cardiff forward made his Wales breakthrough in time to earn selection in Warren Gatland’s squad for France.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2023 Steve Borthwick’s unconvincing England a result of RFU’s botched plan Head coach’s succession to Eddie Jones now looks like a hospital pass from the sport’s governing body as the World Cup looms