Courtney Lawes: England flanker to retire at finish of World Cup

Lawes captained his nation in his a hundredth worldwide – a World Cup warm-up towards Fiji in August Vice-captain Courtney Lawes will retire from England obligation on the conclusion of the Rugby World Cup. The 34-year-old has performed in 4 World Cups and two British and Irish Lions excursions and is one in all solely … Read more

Rugby World Cup 2023: Danny Care hopes England modified ‘perceptions’ with semi-final displaying

Danny Care got here on as a second-half substitute towards South Africa Scrum-half Danny Care hopes England’s spirited World Cup semi-final show towards South Africa has modified followers’ “perceptions” of the crew. England misplaced 5 of their six video games earlier than the match however got here inside three minutes of reaching the ultimate. “We … Read more

Matt Dawson column: England should keep away from post-2019 errors to construct new period

I used to be emotionally exhausted by England’s semi-final defeat by South Africa. It was the nerve-jangling night I assumed it may be. The 2 groups arrived on the event in very completely different states. England had misplaced to Fiji of their last warm-up match. South Africa had crushed New Zealand by a file rating. … Read more

South Africa’s Bongi Mbonambi accused of racial slur in World Cup win over England

Mbonambi (kneeling) tackles Curry throughout South Africa’s 16-15 win on Saturday South Africa’s Bongi Mbonambi has been accused of utilizing a racial slur in direction of England flanker Tom Curry during his side’s Rugby World Cup semi-final win. Curry approached referee Ben O’Keeffe about half an hour into the match, reported the alleged remark and … Read more

England 15-16 South Africa: Restoring perception vital comfort for overwhelmed England

Ollie Chessum (left), Freddie Steward (proper) and George Martin are a part of a clutch of spectacular Leicester kids who may proved the backbone of a future England group There have been recurring themes to England’s Rugby World Cup marketing campaign. Any media convention has invariably referenced Owen Farrell’s qualities as a participant and an … Read more

England 15-16 South Africa: Steve Borthwick ‘disenchanted however immensely proud’ after defeat

England head coach Steve Borthwick consoles his gamers Ellis Genge (left) and Freddie Steward (proper) after dropping to South Africa within the World Cup semi-final Steve Borthwick stated he was “disenchanted however immensely proud” after England’s 16-15 World Cup semi-final defeat by South Africa. Underdogs England, who led for a lot of the sport in … Read more

Rugby World Cup: England 15-16 South Africa – Springboks fightback shatters courageous England

England: (12) 15 Pen: Farrell 4 Drop aim: Farrell South Africa: (6) 16 Strive: Snyman Con: Pollard Pen: Libbok, Pollard 2 England fell agonisingly in need of a supreme upset and a fifth Rugby World Cup closing as South Africa got here on sturdy to grab victory in Paris. England had been canny and dedicated … Read more

Rugby World Cup 2023: England face day of reckoning towards South Africa

Maro Itoje, who has confronted South Africa 10 earlier instances in his profession, has urged England to grab the day of their World Cup semi-final Venue: Stade de France, Paris Dates: Saturday, 21 October Kick-off: 20:00 BST Protection: Commentary on BBC Radio 5 Stay, plus textual content updates on the BBC Sport web site and … Read more

England v South Africa: Cobus Reinach ‘in good house’ regardless of threats despatched on-line

Cobus Reinach will begin for South Africa of their Rugby World Cup semi-final towards England on Saturday Cobus Reinach stays “in a great house” after the South Africa scrum-half was despatched demise threats, assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has stated. Reinach acquired sickening messages on social media within the aftermath of the Springboks’ quarter-final win over … Read more

Rugby World Cup: How England can upset the percentages and beat South Africa

Manu Tuilagi scored England’s first strive of their most up-to-date win over South Africa, a November 2021 success at Twickenham Venue: Stade de France, Paris Dates: Saturday, 21 October Kick-off: 20:00 BST Protection: Commentary on BBC Radio 5 Stay, plus textual content updates on the BBC Sport web site and app. As Steve Borthwick thought-about … Read more