Borthwick’s World Cup squad short on fizz and leaning on England’s past The omission of Henry Slade tells its own story although Henry Arundell will be on hand to supply a surge of electricity The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2023
Leigh wing Tom Briscoe hoping to hurt Hull KR in Challenge Cup final again Briscoe scored a record five tries against the Robins in the 2015 final, which former club Leeds Rhinos won 50-0. The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023
Billy Vunipola nearing comeback after being named in England’s World Cup squad The 30-year-old Saracen has been out of action since April because of two knee operations. The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023
Alex King warns Wales to watch out for ‘hurting’ England The World Cup countdown continues at Twickenham on Saturday with Steve Borthwick’s side out for revenge. The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023
Steve Borthwick avoids grand statements but England’s Rugby World Cup squad offers clues There are plenty of questions for England to answer ahead of the World Cup but the 33-man squad is now decided The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023
England aim to ‘inspire’ netball legacy after World Cup silver England Roses claimed a silver medal at the Women’s World Cup in South Africa The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023
Owen Farrell says England will use any World Cup expectations ‘to our advantage’ Skipper Farrell will lead a squad containing 16 World Cup newcomers. The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023
Steve Borthwick confident over Billy Vunipola fitness as England head coach explains Rugby World Cup squad Vunipola made the 33-man squad as Alex Dombrandt was left out by Borthwick Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2023
England Rugby World Cup squad hits and misses Steve Borthwick’s 33-player squad has thrown up its share of surprises. The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023
Winners and losers as England name Rugby World Cup squad Henry Slade was the biggest omission from England’s 33-man Rugby World Cup squad, with Alex Dombrandt following closely in another surprise absence. Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023: Fixtures, full schedule and how to watch on TV Everything you need to know ahead of the men’s tournament The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023
Henry Slade stunningly left out as England name 33-man Rugby World Cup squad Steve Borthwick has announced his squad for France as the Red Rose look to bounce back from a poor Six Nations campaign The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023
England name Rugby World Cup squad: Joe Marchant in as Henry Slade and Alex Dombrandt snubbed Henry Slade has been dropped from England’s Rugby World Cup squad in the major shock from Steve Borthwick’s 33-man selection. Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2023
England Rugby World Cup squad predictions: Who will make Steve Borthwick’s team? The back row and back three are the most competitive areas of selection for Steve Borthwick The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2023 Ellie Cardwell epitomises England’s spirit in Netball World Cup final The goal shooter never gave up but Australia showed once again why they are the world’s best team
The National (Scotland) · Aug 6, 2023 Four released from Scotland squad as Rugby World Cup decision looms for Townsend GregorTownsend now only has four more players to cut from his Scotland squad for the Rugby World Cup.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 6, 2023 'I loved being back there' - Kinghorn on return as Scotland full-back SCOTLAND’s 25-21 win over France on Saturday may have been just another step on the long journey to the Rugby World Cup, but it surely also marked…
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023 England netball team ‘gutted’ after losing to Australia in World Cup final Head coach Jess Thirlby said that despite the final result, she is ‘incredibly proud’ the team got as far as they did.
Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2023 Mako Vunipola to miss Rugby World Cup after failing to overcome back injury Mako Vunipola will miss the Rugby World Cup after failing to beat his back injury in time to go to France with England.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2023 Henry Slade set to be biggest omission from England World Cup squad The England coach Steve Borthwick is set to drop the skilful Exeter centre Henry Slade, with Alex Dombrandt and Tom Willis also likely to miss out
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023 Who’s on the plane? England Rugby World Cup squad prediction The back row and back three are the most competitive areas of selection for Steve Borthwick
The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2023 Ireland boss Andy Farrell shrugs off injury concerns in ‘clunky’ win over Italy Jack Conan, Jimmy O’Brien and Craig Casey were all taken off in Dublin, but the Ireland head coach did not seemed fazed by the injury issues.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2023 Steve Borthwick rues England’s ‘missed opportunities’ in defeat by Wales ‘We will start to sharpen up over the next few weeks,’ insisted the England head coach as he blamed the 20-9 loss on a lack of attacking ruthlessness
Evening Standard · Aug 5, 2023 Steve Borthwick looks ahead after England defeat as World Cup squad finalised Steve Borthwick admitted England have to find a killer instinct, and fast, in the wake of their 20-9 defeat by Wales in Cardiff.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2023 Wales show vim, vigour and verve as Steve Borthwick’s England left deflated Wales beat England 20-9 in the Rugby World Cup warm-up in Cardiff, leaving Steve Borthwick with much to ponder