The Latest Breaking News from Fin Smith

Marcus Smith dazzles as electric England thrash Japan in eight-try rout

Harlequins fly-half takes opportunity to cement his status as Steve Borthwick’s starting No10 before New Zealand series

Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2024

Marcus Smith shines as impressive England thrash Japan despite late sending off

Japan 17-52 England: The hosts were overwhelmed in their first match since Jones’ return to Tokyo

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2024

Marcus Smith has golden chance to seize England fly-half job but punishing season takes toll

Rugby’s top stars will suffer from unnecessary and damaging burnout with too many games packed into a lengthy schedule

Evening Standard · Jun 21, 2024

The key question facing Steve Borthwick set to shape England’s future

Fin and Marcus Smith look set to battle for No 10 with Borthwick intent on England playing at pace this summer

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2024

England have no issues with taking Tom Curry and Maro Itoje on summer tour

The Lions forwards both told head coach Steve Borthwick they want to be part of the 36-man squad heading for Japan and New Zealand.

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2024

Six uncapped players included in England squad to tour New Zealand as Steve Borthwick makes Tom Curry decision

Northampton’s Ollie Sleightholme is one of seven Saints included, while Curry makes the cut after overcoming injury

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2024

Northampton and Bath prove they are the teams of today and tomorrow

Epic Premiership final suggested rugby union may be about to usher in a new order to follow that of Saracens and Exeter

The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2024

Fin Smith sets sights on England fly-half spot as George Ford ruled out of tour

Ford will play in part in the upcoming Tests against Japan and New Zealand due to an Achilles injury.

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2024

George Ford: England fly-half to miss Japan and New Zealand tour with Achilles injury

Marcus Smith and namesake Fin will now battle it out to win the starting No10 job under Steve Borthwick this summer

Evening Standard · Jun 9, 2024

England suffer another injury blow as George Ford ruled out of summer tour

Ford started at fly half for England during the Six Nations but has suffered an Achilles injury

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2024