Marchant recalled to England set-up by Borthwick

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Marchant recalled to England set-up by Borthwick

Marchant has won 26 caps for England [Getty Images]

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Joe Marchant recalled to England training squad for Nations Championship

Joe Marchant has been recalled to England’s training squad for the Nations Championship next month as Steve Borthwick faces injury disruption to his midfield options

Joe Marchant earns first England call-up in three years

Joe Marchant has been recalled to the England squad for the first time in three years ahead of the Nations Championship Tests in November.

Joe Marchant and Will Joseph recalled as England handed injury worries ahead of Nations Championship

Marchant and Joseph bolster the centre options for Steve Borthwick ahead of the autumn

England handed Fin Smith injury worry ahead of autumn Tests

Charlie Atkinson has been called up as cover for England’s first-choice fly half

Fin Smith deals England injury blow before autumn series

Fin Smith is an injury doubt for England’s Nations Championship series in November, with Gloucester fly-half Charlie Atkinson called up to this week’s training camp at Pennyhill Park.

First Scotland call-up for Newcastle's Leatherbarrow

Uncapped Newcastle Falcons back row Ollie Leatherbarrow is called up by Scotland for the first time for the Nations Championship fixtures against New Zealand, Australia and Japan.

England get set for World Cup blast off

By GARY FITZGERALD ENGLAND stars have issued a World Cup warning to their big Southern Hemisphere rivals on the eve of a November filled with crucial and brutal international battles. Just a year off from the big kick-off in Australia, George Furbank and Theo Dan insist there is absolutely no reason why Steve Borthwick’s men […] The post England get set for World Cup blast off appeared first on The Rugby Paper .

England hammer France to keep Rugby League World Cup hopes alive

England needed something special to keep their Rugby League World Cup dreams alive and, oh là là, how they delivered a record 14-try demolition of France in Perth.

Saracens keen to keep Itoje on board

SARACENS are in talks with England captain Maro Itoje about extending his stay at the StoneX. Midi Olympique claims European champions Bordeaux-Begles and Perpignan are among those hoping to lure lock Itoje, 32, across the Channel when his deal expires after the World Cup. Moving to France would bar Itoje from playing for England. Saracens […] The post Saracens keen to keep Itoje on board appeared first on The Rugby Paper .

England get set for a World Cup blast off

> continued from front definitely glimpses of it in last autumn’s internationals when things were going really well. We want to put our best foot forward in the next few competitions coming up.” Injury-blighted Fur-bank, hoping to end his two-year wait for another England cap in the coming weeks, adds: “It’s a World Cup year […] The post England get set for a World Cup blast off appeared first on The Rugby Paper .

England just not prepared for the challenges ahead

THE Prem is now probably on a par with Japan League One in terms of preparing players for the demands of international rugby. It’s why, if the losing, lacklustre performances of most Prem clubs in the first round of the European Cup is a portent, there is a Nations Championship reckoning on the horizon for […] The post England just not prepared for the challenges ahead appeared first on The Rugby Paper .

Ex England U20 player gets Ireland call

IRELAND head coach Andy Farrell, below, has called up Ulster duo Jamie Benson and James McNabney for the first time ahead of November’s Nations Championship matches. Former England Under-20 international Benson, far right, joined Ulster from Harlequins in the summer and is Irish qualified through his Belfast-born mother. The 24-year-old has featured mainly at centre […] The post Ex England U20 player gets Ireland call appeared first on The Rugby Paper .

Ollie Leatherbarrow earns first call-up as Scotland reveal Nations Championship squad

The Newcastle back row qualifies for Scotland via his grandmother

England crush France 82-0 to keep Rugby League World Cup hopes alive

England needed to rack up the points following last week’s damaging defeat to Tonga and hit 14 tries in a clinical display

Hendy adding beef to England chances

nBy ADAM HATHAWAY Solid performer: George Hendy scoring for Saints PICTURE: Getty Images GEORGE Hendy revealed he put on a few kilos in the summer and is hoping that adds weight to his chances of an England call-up. The Northampton back three player has been a star turn for Saints this season now tipping the […] The post Hendy adding beef to England chances appeared first on The Rugby Paper .

Marky Mark adds to eligibility mess

THINKING ALLOWED CHRIS HEWETT On the run: Mark Nawaqanitawase playing for the Wallabies at the 2023 World Cup PICTURE: Getty Images THIS is getting ugly. Mark Nawaqanitawase, the hot-shot wing whose miserable 2023 World Cup experience with a tepid Wallaby outfit must have played a significant part in his decision to switch rugby codes, is […] The post Marky Mark adds to eligibility mess appeared first on The Rugby Paper .

McNabney keen to show Ireland coaches 'what I'm all about'

Ulster's James McNabney says he is determined to show the Ireland coaches "what I'm all about" as he joins up with the national squad before next month's Nations Championship games.

What do England need to avoid early exit from Rugby League World Cup?

Brian McDermott’s side could face an anxious wait after their final pool game

Faletau is still in the running, says Tandy

■By SAM JACKSON Uncapped Dragons centre Aneurin Owen and scrum-half Che Hope have been included, while Dragons lock Seb Davies and Cardiff No.8 Basham are called up for the first time since Tandy took charge. Cardiff loose-head Rhys Barratt, who played in the summer fixture against the Barbarians, is the third uncapped player in the […] The post Faletau is still in the running, says Tandy appeared first on The Rugby Paper .