# England
Yesterday
26th September 2023
England suffer last-gasp loss on Wiegman’s Netherlands return, Spain enjoy homecoming win
Renate Jansen struck at the death to earn the Dutch victory in Utrecht.
This week
24th September 2023 - 27th September 2023
Why an Irish passport has become an asset in the transfer market
The growth in UK applications for Irish passports extends to football – we look at why players seek dual-eligibility, and the competition for talent at international level.
Last week
17th September 2023 - 23rd September 2023
Henry Arundell scores five tries as England rout Chile
Owen Farrell returns after suspension as England move towards quarter-finals.
Owen Farrell returns from suspension as Smith starts at full-back for England-Chile clash
Steve Borthwick has made 12 changes in personnel for the tie.
Ireland's ODI with England abandoned due to rain
Joe Root’s hopes of a final World Cup warm-up were ruined.
This month
September 2023
Tom Curry to miss England’s next two World Cup matches after dangerous tackle
The Sale openside will be available for England’s final World Cup group game against Samoa on 7 October.
Freddie Steward: Kevin Sinfield ‘rocket’ inspired England heroics against Pumas
England opened their World Cup campaign with a 27-10 win over Argentina on Saturday, despite playing 77 minutes with 14 men.
England's Curry to learn World Cup red card fate on Tuesday
The flanker was sent off in the third minute after a dangerous challenge on Juan Cruz Mallia was upgraded from a sin-bin to a red card.
England held to draw by Ukraine for first time in 22 qualifying matches
Kyle Walker to the rescue for Gareth Southgate’s men after they fell behind to a Zinchenko goal.
Jonny May confronted Borthwick after initial omission from England squad
The Gloucester wing was eventually offered his ticket over The Channel when Anthony Watson was ruled out of the tournament by a calf injury.
Owen Farrell says high tackle that led to World Cup suspension ‘a mistake’
Farrell initially had his red card downgraded to a yellow, only for World Rugby to appeal against the decision, which was upheld.
Man arrested after dog attacks three-year-old in Liverpool
The girl was left with serious injuries to her face after the ‘horrific’ attack.
Last month
August 2023
England are in a sorry state. They're worse now than under Jones
Steve Borthwick’s side will have a challenge to get out of their World Cup pool.
Girl dies after falling from balcony in England as woman arrested on suspicion of child neglect
Police in the UK have confirmed that an eight-year-old girl died in the incident.
Earls try a fitting finale as Ireland attack cuts England open
There were frustrations in Ireland’s performance but they created some thrilling tries.
England to learn fate as Vunipola's hearing also set for Tuesday
Owen Farrell’s appeal hearing will take place tomorrow too.
Former nurse Lucy Letby sentenced to life in prison without parole for murder of seven babies
The nurse murdered seven babies and tried to kill six more while working at the Countess of Chester Hospital neonatal unit between 2015 and 2016.
Spain brilliance, England regret and what next after thrilling World Cup
La Roja are the new world champions.
Sensational Spain leave England shattered and flattered by the scoreline
Spain were crowned world champions with a 1-0 win in Sydney.
Spain down England to win Women's World Cup for the first time
Captain Olga Carmona was on target as Spain won 1-0.
Spain down England to win Women's World Cup for the first time
Captain Olga Carmona was on target as Spain won 1-0.
Ireland's brilliant, creative back three central to World Cup hopes
Hugo Keenan, James Lowe, and Mack Hansen were excellent against England.
Centurion Earls caps dominant Ireland win over 14-man England
The 35-year-old scored Ireland’s fifth try as Andy Farrell’s men had a good outing.
The Dutch coaching genius leading England to international glory
Sarina Wiegman is looking to add a World Cup crown to her remarkable record.
The attack intricacies Ireland will want to show more of against England
Andy Farrell’s side are showing signs of continued development in their clever attack.
Northern Ireland tops A-Level results table but questions raised over different UK standards
Many students in Northern Ireland and Wales were given advance information about topics to expect in exams this summer, but English pupils were not given the same support.
Prendergast starts at 8 in strong Ireland team to face England
Andy Farrell has brought back many of his key players for Saturday’s clash in Dublin.
Prendergast starts at 8 in strong Ireland team to face England
Andy Farrell has brought back many of his key players for Saturday’s clash in Dublin.
Ireland set to welcome front-liners back with Byrne in 10 shirt
Andy Farrell is expected to name a strong team for the clash with England.
Big guns to return as Ireland move World Cup prep up a level
This weekend’s clash with England should be different to the 2019 game.
Mitchell drafted into England squad as Van Poortvliet is ruled out of World Cup
Leicester scrum-half Jack Van Poortvliet will undergo surgery on his right ankle.
Six people dead after migrant boat capsizes in English Channel
A patrol boat reported that a migrant boat was sinking near Sangatte on the French coast.
Light aircraft makes emergency landing on English motorway
Emergency services were on the scene and Gloucestershire Constabulary said no-one was injured.
Billy Vunipola recalled as England bring back their big guns for Wales clash
Owen Farrell captains a side also featuring Jamie George, Maro Itoje, Courtney Lawes, Elliot Daly and Henry Arundell.
Warren Gatland makes 15 changes to Wales team for England clash
Experienced Ospreys flanker Dan Lydiate makes a first Test start since last autumn, while there are also a few debutants.
Colombia win first-ever World Cup knockout game to book quarter-final with England
Captain Catalina Usme scored the only goal of the last-16 tie against Jamaica.
Colombia win first-ever World Cup knockout game to book quarter-final with England
Captain Catalina Usme scored the only goal of the last-16 tie against Jamaica.
Paedophile rock star Ian Watkins stabbed in prison – reports
The former Lostprophets frontman is said to have been taken to hospital after being stabbed.
