Steve Borthwick keeps faith by naming unchanged England XV to face Australia

Slade and Lawrence swap places in midfield jerseys Sleightholme and Cowan-Dickie added to bench Steve Borthwick has stuck by his starting England team to face Australia on Saturday but freshened ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

England name unchanged XV to face Australia

England name an unchanged starting XV to face Australia in the Autumn Nations Series at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

'Borthwick's England face battle to keep fans onside'

How Steve Borthwick's England react to another defeat will be critical with world champions South Africa up next, says rugby union correspondent Chris Jones.

Steve Borthwick’s England must stop hiding and face a few home truths | Robert Kitson

After losing another game they should have won, England need fresh impetus if they are to avoid a dismal autumn. Let’s kick off with some good news. The Twickenham experience has been a slightly ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

The Boks and the blitz - can England keep faith in defence?

England have invested time and expertise in their new high-tempo defence. As the defeats stack up, have they got enough faith to see it through against the world champions?

Steve Borthwick opts for continuity but wants fast and furious England | Robert Kitson

The head coach has made just four starting changes against New Zealand and has picked a forward-centric bench. Far-reaching implications, pivotal decisions, an expectant nation. But let’s not dwell ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Steve Borthwick retains full support of RFU despite England’s losing streak

England have won just four of 10 Tests in 2024 Under-pressure coach has “100%” backing from RFU The England head coach, Steve Borthwick, retains the unequivocal support of the Rugby Football ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Steve Borthwick must look to up the offloads in England’s clash with Japan

Head coach locks horns with predecessor Eddie Jones as his side seek their first win of the Autumn Nations Series. Much has happened since England and Eddie Jones last crossed samurai swords in a ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Borthwick defends recalling Curry to face Japan despite concussion criticism

Tom Curry was stood down for 12 days after Australia loss ‘He’s gone through protocols, independent consultations’ The England head coach, Steve Borthwick, has defended his decision to pick ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

It’s time for England to fully unveil the house Steve Borthwick has built | Ugo Monye

After potential shown on summer tour, England start four-Test home series with every reason for excitement. England stand on the verge of a thrilling month of Test rugby. The traditional big three ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Do England’s repeated failures mean Steve Borthwick’s system is flawed? | Robert Kitson

Head coach’s gameplan exploded in his face again against Australia. South Africa are next … do the players trust it?. One of the all-time great Wallaby Test victories has left England up a gum ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Borthwick’s England face All Blacks test in fixture that still stirs the soul | Robert Kitson

The visit of New Zealand to Twickenham is always special regardless of changes to stadium names or rules. For those who, for some strange reason, only watch international rugby much has changed ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Borthwick faces up to South Africa in defining test of England’s character | Robert Kitson

A win would resurrect the autumn but a heavy defeat by the world champions could see his team equal an all-time low. Not for the first time in rugby union’s turbulent professional history there is ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

I want England to be brave with the ball - Borthwick

England head coach Steve Borthwick urges his players to persist with an attacking style of play despite three defeats this autumn.

Harris struggles to keep the faith of Arab-Americans in Michigan

Israel’s war in Gaza has cost the support of important constituency in battleground state

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Australia settle on new Test opener as Nathan McSweeney named in squad to face India

South Australian to debut at top of batting order in first match in Perth In-form Josh Inglis also picked as batter in 13-player squad Australia have settled on Nathan McSweeney to be Usman ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Borthwick backs ‘energised’ Henry Slade to sparkle on England return

Slade selected at outside-centre against New Zealand Ben Spencer to make first England start on Saturday Steve Borthwick has insisted he is not taking a risk by selecting Henry Slade to face the ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

England are not yet in crisis but Six Nations could be decisive for Borthwick | Robert Kitson

Defeat at the hands of South Africa was to be expected, but the Six Nations looms as kill or cure for the coach’s project. A little perspective is always useful at times like this. How many people, ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

‘Fallen so fast’: Ancelotti admits Real Madrid struggles but keeps faith

Coach not shying away from difficulties after Milan defeat, with players like Jude Bellingham far from their best. “The reality is what was seen on the pitch,” Carlo Ancelotti said, and what was ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Review of England's defeat by Australia 'brutal'

England's review of their last-gasp defeat by Australia was "brutal" but exactly what the squad needed, says wing Ollie Sleightholme.

Australia beat England with last-gasp try

England's autumn campaign drifts further off track as Australia win a barnstormer of a game 42-37 thanks to a last-gasp try.

Borthwick insists his England setup is different amid claims over Jones era

Danny Care accused Jones regime of being ‘a dictatorship’ Borthwick hails ‘step forward’ in players sharing opinions Steve Borthwick has insisted he has nothing to hide about his England setup ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

U.S. to face Japan, Australia in SheBelieves Cup

The United States women's national team will host Japan, Australia and Colombia in the 2025 SheBelieves Cup, the U.S. Soccer Federation said.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

England must turn potential into points in pivotal clash with Australia | Robert Kitson

With hosts stung by agonising losses and Wallabies eager to impress before Lions tour, much is at stake for both sides. Some games shape entire seasons and, for both England and Australia, another ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

England seek spirit-raising win as Australia plot Twickenham heist

England are favourites, but their ability to squander leads and signs of resurgence among Australia mean an upset is possible on Saturday.

Jamie George’s message to England: we need to be brave and take Australia on

Captain rallies team to ‘go out and play with courage’ England are odds-on to beat struggling Wallabies Jamie George has called on his England side to have the bravery to stick to their guns ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

England 37-42 Australia: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – live reaction

Max Jorgenson dived over to steal victory for the Wallabies in a classic at Twickenham. Marcus Smith send the ball skywards and deep, the Wallabies deal with it sensibly.. Meanwhile, at the ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Last-gasp Max Jorgensen try sees Australia edge England in thriller

England 37-42 Australia Teams score five tries apiece in seesaw contest On a grey old day in south-west London few anticipated great splashes of gold and green being daubed on a distinctly ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

‘Unforgivable’: Jamie George blasts England after dramatic loss to Australia

England concede five tries and 42 points in defeat ‘There’s going to be clips that are hard to watch back’ Jamie George had one blunt word for the way his team defended against Australia: ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

England to face Spain in Women's Nations League

England are drawn in the same group as world champions Spain for the 2025 Women's Nations League.

England make four changes to face South Africa

Scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet and full-back Freddie Steward start for England against South Africa as head coach Steve Borthwick makes four changes to his starting XV.

Error-prone England's Groundhog Day defeats keep stacking up

England's errors are undermining a team of ambition and promise and show little sign of shifting in a desperately disappointing autumn

Australia to invest $12bn in missile manufacturing amid China’s rise

Canberra has prioritised domestic capabilities in defence strategy overhaul to meet ‘missile age’

World - Financial Times - October 30

Barrett says Marler's haka jibe has 'loaded the gun'

New Zealand captain Scott Barrett says England prop Joe Marler has "loaded the gun" after his controversial call for the All Blacks haka to be scrapped.

Builders face ban on gas boilers in most new homes in England

Industry demands clear guidance and fixed timeframes as concerns over delays to heating reforms mount

Business - Financial Times - November 11

Katy Perry v Katie Perry: Singer wins right to use name in Australia

An Australian appeals court has overturned an earlier ruling that favoured designer Katie Perry.

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