SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Marcus Smith is a natural winner and so his kick to win it was never in doubt
3 years, 4 months ago

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Marcus Smith is a natural winner and so his kick to win it was never in doubt

Daily Mail  

I suggested on Saturday that Marcus Smith would win it for England by one point with an extra-time drop goal but I will settle for a last-minute penalty from the young Harlequins fly-half! Marcus Smith was the hero for England as his kick sealed a famous win over South Africa The rising star fly-half from Harlequins showed no nerves and his winning kick was not in doubt As he approached that kick I had not the slightest doubt he would nail it. The Boks power came on, the discipline slipped with 10 straight penalties and it all seemed to be going wrong, but England's heart never faltered. Smith is a natural born winner and the future looks bright for England at the No 10 position The two tries were excellent, there was lots to enjoy.

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Steve Borthwick backs Marcus Smith to rebound from kicking off-day against Scotland
1 month, 1 week ago

Steve Borthwick backs Marcus Smith to rebound from kicking off-day against Scotland

The Independent  

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Marcus Smith is England’s only world-class player – but he cannot win games alone
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Marcus Smith is England’s only world-class player – but he cannot win games alone

The Telegraph  

There are many takeaways from this latest defeat for England. It launched Joseph Sua’ali’i onto the international stage as a global superstar and confirmed England’s blitz defensive system requires an overhaul. Yet the most pertinent issue if England are to salvage anything from this autumn campaign is that they must build their game around Marcus Smith. With key men such …

England 22-24 New Zealand: Steve Borthwick's side snatch defeat from the jaws of victory against the All Blacks after final quarter collapse and George Ford's missed late penalty
4 months, 4 weeks ago

England 22-24 New Zealand: Steve Borthwick's side snatch defeat from the jaws of victory against the All Blacks after final quarter collapse and George Ford's missed late penalty

Daily Mail  

England suffered defeat to New Zealand in first of their autumn internationals The right post will rattle right through George Ford’s nightmares. England fell to a 22-24 defeat against New Zealand in their first autumn international Steve Borthwick's side showed a lot of promise in the early going in Saturday's clash Marcus Smith proved to be a consistent threat in …

Jamie Smith leads England fightback after Pakistan put them in a spin
5 months ago

Jamie Smith leads England fightback after Pakistan put them in a spin

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England fly-half Marcus Smith reveals use of 'army techniques' to help perfect his kicking ahead of New Zealand clash - after rediscovering his form off the tee for Harlequins this season
5 months, 1 week ago

England fly-half Marcus Smith reveals use of 'army techniques' to help perfect his kicking ahead of New Zealand clash - after rediscovering his form off the tee for Harlequins this season

Daily Mail  

England fly-half Marcus Smith revealed he has used army-style techniques to help perfect his kicking ahead of next week's Test against the All Blacks. Smith missed three kicks during the summer defeat in Dunedin, where England lost to New Zealand by one point. 'I don't think I kicked that well towards the back end of last season, I felt I …

England were a shapeless mess and outplayed during their 2-1 defeat by Greece - Lee Carsley seemed to be strolling to his coronation as Gareth Southgate's successor but this was a nasty stumble, write
5 months, 2 weeks ago

England were a shapeless mess and outplayed during their 2-1 defeat by Greece - Lee Carsley seemed to be strolling to his coronation as Gareth Southgate's successor but this was a nasty stumble, write

Daily Mail  

, available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday Bellingham thought he had secured a point only for his side to concede again As the teams broke from the minute's silence for George Baldock, the Greece player who died on Wednesday, the England side spread out before the Wembley crowd in the vivid beauty of the …

Jamie Smith and Joe Root miss centuries in England comeback against West Indies
8 months ago

Jamie Smith and Joe Root miss centuries in England comeback against West Indies

Associated Press  

BIRMINGHAM, England — Joe Root started the fightback and Jamie Smith finished it as England flipped its fortunes from 54-5 to 376 all out against the West Indies on day two Saturday of the third test at Edgbaston. England led by 94 on the first innings, and had West Indies 33-2 at stumps, including the big wicket of captain Kraigg …

England beat Switzerland on penalties, enter semis
8 months, 3 weeks ago

England beat Switzerland on penalties, enter semis

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: Jordan Pickford saved Manuel Akanji’s penalty, the first shot Switzerland took in the shootout, and England converted all five shots to win the shootout 5-3 and enter the semi-final of the European championship for the second time in as many tries. Breel Embolo’s 75th minute goal put England on their way out but Bukayo Saka made it 1-1 in …

England suffer agonising defeat as All Blacks snatch victory in first Test
8 months, 3 weeks ago

England suffer agonising defeat as All Blacks snatch victory in first Test

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New Zealand 16-15 England: Steve Borthwick's side suffer narrow defeat at the hands of All Blacks as late Damian McKenzie penalty secures victory for the hosts
8 months, 3 weeks ago

New Zealand 16-15 England: Steve Borthwick's side suffer narrow defeat at the hands of All Blacks as late Damian McKenzie penalty secures victory for the hosts

Daily Mail  

England came on a mission to make history but ended up becoming trapped in the same old story of defeat and despair against the All Blacks in New Zealand. England suffered a narrow defeat against New Zealand in the first Test of the two-match series Damian McKenzie's late penalty secured victory for the hosts, who had trailed 15-10 early on …

ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Which Three Lions regular was 'jittery' and failed to take responsibility for Slovakia's goal? Who scored a FOUR after dismal display? And who put his team-mates to shame?
9 months ago

ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Which Three Lions regular was 'jittery' and failed to take responsibility for Slovakia's goal? Who scored a FOUR after dismal display? And who put his team-mates to shame?

Daily Mail  

England came from behind to beat Slovakia 2-1 after extra-time and secure their place in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024. Kyle Walker was either losing the ball or allowing Slovakia to run in behind him first half John Stones 5 Did not take responsibility in build-up to Slovakia goal and had jittery moments where he lacked concentration - him sleeping …

Marcus Smith crushes Ireland’s grand slam dream as England become title contenders
1 year ago

Marcus Smith crushes Ireland’s grand slam dream as England become title contenders

The Independent  

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England 23-22 Ireland: Marcus Smith kicks last-gasp drop goal to claim famous Twickenham victory.... after James Lowe's second try had put Irish on verge of retaining Six Nations title
1 year ago

England 23-22 Ireland: Marcus Smith kicks last-gasp drop goal to claim famous Twickenham victory.... after James Lowe's second try had put Irish on verge of retaining Six Nations title

Daily Mail  

The night sky was falling over Twickenham and the atmosphere was beginning to crackle. Marcus Smith kicked a last-gasp drop-goal as England stunned Ireland in a Six Nations thriller Smith struck in the final act of the game to deny Ireland back-to-back Grand Slams England had been written off all week and the messages filtered back into their dressing room. …

England v Ireland result: Marcus Smith drop-goal clinches sensational Six Nations victory
1 year ago

England v Ireland result: Marcus Smith drop-goal clinches sensational Six Nations victory

The Telegraph  

England, where have you been? The shock and awe that overwhelmed Scotland in Rome reverberated all the way to Twickenham as Steve Borthwick’s side sensationally shattered Ireland’s Grand Slam procession. If Ireland needed a reminder of the reason why no team has yet to complete back-to-back Grand Slams in the Six Nations, England provided it in spades with a stunning …

England 16-14 Wales: George Ford plays key part with two penalties as Steve Borthwick's side come from behind to prevail in Six Nations clash
1 year, 1 month ago

England 16-14 Wales: George Ford plays key part with two penalties as Steve Borthwick's side come from behind to prevail in Six Nations clash

Daily Mail  

If Barry John were watching from the heavens, he would probably have switched off with a few minutes to spare. George Ford helped to architect the scrappy victory hosts England clawed back from Wales The home side made sure that their opponents' 12-year wait for a win at Twickenham rolls on The England players celebrated after the final whistle in …

Saracens overcome injuries to England stars in thrashing of Harlequins
1 year, 4 months ago

Saracens overcome injuries to England stars in thrashing of Harlequins

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Fin Smith targets England debut next year having caught Steve Borthwick’s eye
1 year, 4 months ago

Fin Smith targets England debut next year having caught Steve Borthwick’s eye

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Matty Ashton at the double as England seal series win over Tonga
1 year, 5 months ago

Matty Ashton at the double as England seal series win over Tonga

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England hold on to edge Argentina to take third place in Rugby World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

England hold on to edge Argentina to take third place in Rugby World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Captain Owen Farrell kicked 16 points for England as they clung on to beat Argentina 26-23 on Friday to claim third place in the Rugby World Cup. England's fly-half Owen Farrell reacts with teammates during the medal ceremony after the France 2023 Rugby World Cup third-place match vs Argentina Farrell's contribution helped 2003 winners England finish third in the tournament …

England suffer heartbreak after South Africa rally to reach Rugby World Cup final
1 year, 5 months ago

England suffer heartbreak after South Africa rally to reach Rugby World Cup final

The Telegraph  

Heartbreak, utter heartbreak for England. Having played the majority of their World Cup campaign in the shadows, Steve Borthwick’s side finally showed their hand in stunning and ruthless fashion, only to fall short in the cruellest of circumstances. Remarkably it was the second game in succession that Pollard, who was not even in the original Springbok squad, having missed out …

Marcus Smith given full-back role for England’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final
1 year, 5 months ago

Marcus Smith given full-back role for England’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final

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England cruises to victory in Scotland
1 year, 6 months ago

England cruises to victory in Scotland

The Hindu  

England brought Scotland crashing back down to earth with a comfortable 3-1 victory in a friendly at Hampden Park with Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane on target on Tuesday. But once Foden turned in Kyle Walker’s stray shot in the 32nd minute and then Real Madrid’s Bellingham punished an Andy Robertson error three minutes later the party went …

Owen Farrell sent off as England secure scrappy late win over Wales
1 year, 7 months ago

Owen Farrell sent off as England secure scrappy late win over Wales

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Wales v England player ratings: Marcus Smith outshone, Max Malins struggles
1 year, 7 months ago

Wales v England player ratings: Marcus Smith outshone, Max Malins struggles

The Telegraph  

England’s preparation for the Rugby World Cup got off to a rocky start as an experimental team were well beaten by Wales in Cardiff. Joe Cokanasiga - 5/10 Used in tight spaces and caused dents but was targeted with Wales’ kicking game and from a sharp line-out move. Dave Ribbans - 6/10 Could not hold a pass with England pressing, …

England rally with the ball despite Steve Smith’s century at Lord’s
1 year, 9 months ago

England rally with the ball despite Steve Smith’s century at Lord’s

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England ensure Wales end week of woe with defeat in scrappy Six Nations clash
2 years, 1 month ago

England ensure Wales end week of woe with defeat in scrappy Six Nations clash

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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The mindset has to change for England to taste Rugby World Cup success
2 years, 4 months ago

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The mindset has to change for England to taste Rugby World Cup success

Daily Mail  

England's draw with New Zealand was a huge missed opportunity, much like the team's autumn series so far. England's draw with New Zealand at Twickenham was a huge missed opportunity England settling for a draw felt like they were happy with being second best, much like the RFU seem to be in not moving heaven and earth to offer Shaun …

Marcus Smith marshals England to comfortable win over error-prone Italy
3 years, 1 month ago

Marcus Smith marshals England to comfortable win over error-prone Italy

The Telegraph  

​ England score five tries and have two chalked off as they run out easy winners Smith puts in another fine display as fly-half dictates proceedings Italy show character but errors hamper any chance of putting England under pressure This was the response that England demanded. And yet here in, the spring-like conditions in Rome, the improvements in England's attacking …

MARTIN SAMUEL: By taking off Marcus Smith, England replaced a winning scoreline with a losing one
3 years, 1 month ago

MARTIN SAMUEL: By taking off Marcus Smith, England replaced a winning scoreline with a losing one

Daily Mail  

Eddie Jones would have us believe that modern rugby is all about the replacements. England replaced a winning scoreline with a losing one; domination with uncertainty; a front row that had the beating of Scotland all afternoon with one that needed time to adjust to the game. Eddie Jones made the controversial decision to take off fly-half Marcus Smith against …

England vs Australia result: Marcus Smith shines in Autumn Nations Series as Eddie Jones extends win streak over Wallabies
3 years, 4 months ago

England vs Australia result: Marcus Smith shines in Autumn Nations Series as Eddie Jones extends win streak over Wallabies

The Independent  

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The future of English rugby is here - and his name is Marcus Smith
3 years, 10 months ago

The future of English rugby is here - and his name is Marcus Smith

The Telegraph  

Marcus Smith was playing well enough this season for Harlequins that his long-awaited first Test cap for England already felt like a certainty this summer. Eddie Jones was sitting in the stands on Sunday at The Stoop and if he didn't come away bowled over by Smith's 28-point haul for Harlequins - equalling a club record for points scored in …

What feels like another bad England defeat but isn’t?
4 years, 4 months ago

What feels like another bad England defeat but isn’t?

The Independent  

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England finally floor Steve Smith but it takes more than a nasty bouncer to knock down this Australian side
5 years, 7 months ago

England finally floor Steve Smith but it takes more than a nasty bouncer to knock down this Australian side

The Telegraph  

It was a day when England finally floored Steve Smith but it takes more than a nasty bouncer to knock down this Australian side. A brilliantly gripping day of Test cricket was dominated by the showdown between Jofra Archer and Smith, who became the first batsman in Ashes history to score seven consecutive fifties, but ended with Australia in the …

England come up short in clumsy, sloppy game against the Netherlands to fall at semi-final stage once again
5 years, 9 months ago

England come up short in clumsy, sloppy game against the Netherlands to fall at semi-final stage once again

The Independent  

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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England blew it big time against New Zealand
6 years, 4 months ago

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England blew it big time against New Zealand

Daily Mail  

I was as excited as the next man at Twickenham on Saturday watching a titanic game of rugby, but having slept on it and watched it again — and putting my England coaching hat back on — I’m not so sanguine. England were on the cusp of a famous victory over reigning world champions New Zealand Sam Underhill touched down …

Heartbreak for England as New Zealand hold on for victory by a point after late disallowed Sam Underhill try
6 years, 4 months ago

Heartbreak for England as New Zealand hold on for victory by a point after late disallowed Sam Underhill try

The Telegraph  

England 15 New Zealand 16 So close. Yet also promising and uplifting even if England came up short. It was the movie that Twickenham wanted, too, a thriller that could have been scripted by Alfred Hitchcock and even if it left them bereft when a hair-line call by TMO Marius Jonker denied them what looked to be a legitimate, match-winning …

England through to World Cup quarter-finals after dramatic penalty shootout victory over Colombia
6 years, 8 months ago

England through to World Cup quarter-finals after dramatic penalty shootout victory over Colombia

The Independent  

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England's penalty shootout win over Colombia proves that — in a sense — football has already come home
6 years, 8 months ago

England's penalty shootout win over Colombia proves that — in a sense — football has already come home

The Independent  

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Jonathan Joseph relives England's 2015 victory in Wales to remember how to silence the ferocious home crowd
8 years, 1 month ago

Jonathan Joseph relives England's 2015 victory in Wales to remember how to silence the ferocious home crowd

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England beats Peru 3-0 in last home game before WC
10 years, 9 months ago

England beats Peru 3-0 in last home game before WC

India TV News  

England beats Peru 3-0 in last home game before WC London: Underwhelming up front and uneasy at the back -- but England still signed off with a victory at Wembley Stadium before the World Cup. Only one forward contributed a goal in the 3-0 victory But Sturridge produced a goal out of nowhere with England's meaningful effort in the 32nd. …

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