England vs Argentina: Alex Mitchell ‘excited’ for Rugby World Cup bow after summer rollercoaster 71 days after being cut from the squad, the Northampton star will start for the Red Rose Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023
We know who we are – Maro Itoje says England ready to unleash true ‘potential’ England are underdogs against first group opponents Argentina on the basis of an alarming run of results. The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
Ukraine vs England: Jordan Henderson safe for now as Gareth Southgate lacks convincing alternatives Al-Ettifaq move has done little to weaken veteran’s importance in Three Lions squad Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023
Gazza ‘couldn’t resist’ kissing Prince of Wales during Pret visit The former England footballer said William was a ‘great guy’ and ‘good-looking’ Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023
Lawrence Dallaglio column: Steve Borthwick passion play vital to set England World Cup tone Red Roses coach must strike the right emotional pitch to inspire his players before Saturday’s pivotal Pool D opener against Argentina Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023
England must make the most of Ben Stokes now as uncertainty lies beyond World Cup There were elements of Ben Stokes’s press conference here in Cardiff on Thursday that could have been plucked from any of the many he gave during the summer’s rollercoaster Ashes. Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023
New Zealand beat England by eight wickets in first men’s ODI – as it happened Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell both blasted centuries as New Zealand turned what looked a close game into a cruise The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023
Alex Mitchell ready to continue World Cup rollercoaster ride in England’s opener Mitchell starts Saturday’s showdown at the Stade Velodrome despite being overlooked for Steve Borthwick’s 41-man training squad named in late June. The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
Gazza ‘couldn’t resist’ kissing Prince of Wales during Pret homelessness visit The former England footballer said William was a ‘great guy’ and ‘good-looking’. The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
England vs Argentina: Dan Cole crucial in bid to combat Pumas’ Bajada scrum system Steve Borthwick’s side must contain their Pool D rivals’ unorthodox and hugely powerful set-piece in key Marseille opener Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023
Shhhh! Rugby World Cup fans face fines if they are too noisy in Marseille England and Scotland open their World Cup campaigns in city this weekend with fines of up to £154 for noise pollution and £128 for drunkenness The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023
Who will get over the line? Bumper weekend for pubs as rugby fans hope England can beat the odds The opening match of the tournament sees the hosts clash against favourites New Zealand Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023
Rugby World Cup predictions: Winner, top try scorer, surprise package and more Who are The Independent’s writers tipping for glory in France? The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
Maro Itoje backs England to rise to World Cup occasion: ‘We know who we are’ Saracens lock is confident of beating Argentina in Saturday’s crucial Pool D opener despite a woeful warm-up campaign Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023 Emma Hayes: ‘This isn’t just about a kiss. This is about systemic misogyny’ Chelsea manager on the World Cup fallout in Spain, how Lauren James will recover and coaching nonconfrontational players
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023 Rugby World Cup 2023 TV schedule: Channels, times and how to watch every fixture online ITV will show the Rugby World Cup in the UK
Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023 New Covid BA.2.86 variant with many mutations spreads into community hospitalising five people 28 out of 34 detected cases of BA.2.86 in England are in a care home outbreak
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023 Toothless England look to leaders in search of unlikely Rugby World Cup triumph Beaten finalists four years ago would appear to have limited hope of a deep tournament run
The Times of India · Sep 8, 2023 Ben Stokes likely to undergo knee surgery post World Cup, could miss India Test series NEW DELHI: England's Test captain Ben Stokes is very likely to undergo knee surgery following the conclusion of the ODI World Cup, which puts his availability for the crucial five-match away series against India next year in doubt.
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023 Rugby World Cup power rankings: Rating every nation’s chances ahead of the tournament Ireland, France, South Africa and New Zealand shape as the tournament favourites – but how far down our rankings are England and Wales after a difficult 2023 so far?
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023 Millie Bright set to be made Honorary Freewoman of home county Bright captained the England team as they reached the Women’s World Cup Final last month.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023 Sports quiz of the week: Rugby World Cup, Ryder Cup and Evan Ferguson Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby union, golf, tennis, athletics and the NFL?
The Times of India · Sep 8, 2023 Nitin Menon, Kumar Dharmasena to be on-field umpires for ICC ODI World Cup opener NEW DELHI: The ICC on Friday announced the match officials for the World Cup opener between England and New Zealand on October 5.
The Guardian - US · Sep 8, 2023 Copa 71: when 112,500 fans packed out the unofficial Women’s World Cup final The tournament in Mexico has been all but forgotten about for nearly 50 years. A Venus and Serena Williams executive produced film aims to correct the record
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023 Alex Mitchell selection hints at England’s need for speed against Argentina The scrum half and Jonny May are surprise inclusions in England’s first starting team of the World Cup having been left out of Steve Borthwick’s initial 33-man squad