Not enough talent coming through: Eddie Jones blames RFU for England’s poor form
Former coach Eddie Jones has pointed the finger at the Rugby Football Union for England’s current crisis.
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England slump to defeat against Fiji as dismal World Cup build-up continues
England’s dismal build-up to the World Cup reached its lowest ebb as they collapsed to their first defeat to a current tier-two nation by losing 30-22 to Fiji at Twickenham.
England hit rock bottom with first-ever defeat by Fiji
LONDON: England slumped to a 30-22 loss against Fiji at Twickenham on Saturday (Aug 26) to record their first-ever defeat by the visitors, leaving them in utter disarray ahead of the World Cup which kicks off next month in France.
Dismal England slump to first ever defeat to Fiji
England's dismal build-up to the World Cup reached its lowest ebb as they collapsed to their first defeat to a current tier-two nation by losing 30-22 to Fiji at Twickenham.
England coach Steve Borthwick says Owen Farrell target of ‘personal attacks’
Steve Borthwick believes Owen Farrell has been the target of “personal attacks” as England’s captain once again confronts the possibility of missing the start of the World Cup.
Farrell not in England team to face Ireland after overturned red card furore
England captain Owen Farrell was left out of the squad to play Ireland in a World Cup warm-up match by coach Steve Borthwick as World Rugby said it would appeal the decision to overturn his red card against Wales.
Farrell ban could give England World Cup clarity
LONDON : All the talk after England's 19-17 win over Wales on Saturday was about Owen Farrell's dangerous tackle red card and how many World Cup games he might miss, yet the flyhalf's enforced absence could well work in the team's favour.
Warren Gatland ‘pretty confident’ Taulupe Faletau will be fit for World Cup
Wales boss Warren Gatland says he is “pretty confident” that star back-row forward Taulupe Faletau will be available for World Cup selection.