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Wallabies stun England, win 42-37 in extraordindary Twickenham thriller thanks to last-minute try

The Wallabies have won one of the all-time great thrillers against England at Twickenham, with Max Jorgensen racing away to score a 84th-minute try to secure a famous 42-37 victory. Sat 9 Nov Half-time: Wallabies lead Sat 9 Nov Show all key events Live updates: England vs Wallabies S By Simon Smale Happy happy Wallabies S By Simon Smale This …

Australia try in added time beats England 42-37 as Sua’ali’i makes eye-catching debut

LONDON — Australia scored a try in the fourth minute of added time to beat England 42-37 win in a classic test match featuring an eye-catching rugby debut by code-hopper Joseph Sua’ali’i at Twickenham on Saturday. He set up one try with a deft offload over a defender and showcased his supreme athleticism to vindicate Australia coach Joe Schmidt’s decision …

England announce first 17 recipients of new contracts as Steve Borthwick’s core squad revealed

Maro Itoje hits back at Eddie Jones as he insists ex-England coach was WRONG about him, as Saracens captain opens up on proposing to his partner and reveals the ex-Arsenal star he idolised
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A quick glance at Keir Starmer’s parliamentary declarations will tell you the Prime Minister is more likely to be spotted at this season’s Saracens matches than Eddie Jones. ‘I wouldn’t mind speaking to Keir if someone can set that up!’ said Itoje, speaking at his first press conference since taking over from Owen Farrell as Saracens skipper. During his time …

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England's titans can fight fire with fire ahead of crucial World Cup semi-final... and avenge 2019 Boks mauling

One of my favourite sayings is: ‘Great teams are made of great individuals.’ In my coaching career, I always thought the best players thrived under pressure. I would tell this England squad that if every individual does their job properly, we can beat South Africa and claim a place in the World Cup final. In international rugby you are either …

Maro Itoje keen to reach ‘another level’ after England secure quarter-final spot

Maro Itoje has compared Eddie Jones sacking as England head coach to the end of Boris Johnson's reign as Prime Minister, after acknowledging there had been a 'mood change' before the Australian's departure. Maro Itoje has admitted the England squad felt the mood change ahead of Eddie Jones' exit Jones was sacked as England head coach last month following a …

Maro Itoje wants England to unlock full potential in finale against South Africa

England squad for Autumn Internationals live: Tizard and Murley called up, Lawrence left out

By Ben Coles This will hinge on how England use Courtney Lawes - most likely at six considering recent selections - but joining the recent England captain, Maro Itoje and Jonny Hill among the locks are two uncapped second-rows from Northampton Saints in Alex Coles and David Ribbans, plus another uncapped lock in Saracens' Hugh Tizard. Tizard, Jones said in …

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Maro Itoje urges England to raise intensity for crucial second Australia Test

England v Scotland, player ratings: Finn Russell the clear winner in Lions duel with Owen Farrell

Scotland celebrated the 150th anniversary of the oldest rivalry in rugby by stunning England 11-6 to claim their first victory at Twickenham since 1983. Sean Maitland 8/10 Selected to nullify England’s kicking game, Maitland also helped Scotland pressurise England. Finn Russell 7/10 Fizzed passes and teased kicks to probe England’s defence, but then saw yellow after a trip on Youngs …

England stars including Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje are unlikely to play for Saracens until March