The Latest Breaking News from Joe Marler

Flat-packing and patisserie runs: how England switch off from World Cup

Most of England’s squad have taken the opportunity to disperse across France with the pool leaders not in action at the Rugby World Cup this weekend

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2023

Steve Borthwick faces Rugby World Cup balancing act as relaxed England aim to kick on

As England’s players let off steam with a headers and volleys warm-up session, Steve Borthwick kept the Red Rose squad’s real World Cup balls in the air.

Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2023

Joe Marler says England more interested in winning than playing with ‘finesse’

Marler played a comical role in the 57th-minute try that swung the game away from Japan on Sunday.

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023

Courtney Lawes says England ‘getting better every day’ after beating Japan

England were booed by their own fans during the early stages of the second-half in response to the sheer volume of their kicking.

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023

England 34-12 Japan: Steve Borthwick’s side on course for Rugby World Cup quarter-finals but work to do

Four tries eventually break down the Brave Blossoms to stay perfect in Pool D but it was a mostly scrappy display in Nice

Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2023

England battle to bonus-point victory in messy display against Japan

Lewis Ludlam, Courtney Lawes, Freddie Steward and Joe Marchant all touched down as England eventually saw off their enterprising opponents in Nice.

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023

Joe Marler uses his head to spare England’s blushes after error-strewn performance against Japan

England 34-12 Japan: England escaped with a bonus-point victory but late tries could not hide the flaws apparent

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023

England use lucky break to beat Japan but bonus-point win marred by boos

Joe Marler inadvertently headed the ball, leading to Courtney Lawes scoring a try that broke Japan’s resistance as England won 34-12

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2023

Use your head! England score comical try against Japan at Rugby World Cup

Social media quickly reacted after the ball bounced off the unwitting Joe Marler’s head to allow Courtney Lawes to touch down

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023

Is England vs Japan on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup

Everything you need to know ahead of the Pool D fixture

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023