Steve Borthwick ‘very happy’ with England squad despite defeat to Fiji
England boss Steve Borthwick insisted he will stay loyal to his players and management team despite one of the darkest days in the nation’s rugby history.
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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.
South Africa lay marker down ahead of World Cup defence by thrashing New Zealand
South Africa laid down a marker ahead of their World Cup title defence by hammering New Zealand 35-7 in a warm-up clash at Twickenham.
Iain Henderson wants Ireland team-mates to prove they deserve World Cup spot
Captain Iain Henderson has urged Ireland’s World Cup hopefuls to set aside any lingering anxiety about selection and play their way into Andy Farrell’s final squad.
Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan expected to be fit in time for the World Cup
Andy Farrell expects Dan Sheehan to be fit for Ireland’s World Cup campaign after revealing his first-choice hooker sprained a foot ligament against England.
Billy Vunipola joins Owen Farrell in being banned for start of World Cup
Billy Vunipola has joined Owen Farrell in being banned for the start of England’s World Cup campaign after receiving a three-week suspension for his red card against Ireland.
Owen Farrell to miss key World Cup fixtures after being hit with suspension
Owen Farrell will miss the start of the World Cup after the England captain was banned for four matches by an appeal committee for his dangerous tackle against Wales
'Instrumental' Dan Sheehan would be 'big loss' for Ireland – Mike Catt
Assistant coach Mike Catt admits injured hooker Dan Sheehan is “instrumental” in Ireland’s style of play and would be a “big loss” for the Rugby World Cup.