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England and Wales search for signs of progress with World Cup on horizon

Neither side had a good Six Nations but coaches Steve Borthwick and Warren Gatland both respond well to pressure

The Guardian - UK

England stars set for final Rugby World Cup auditions as Steve Borthwick prepares squad

England's last World Cup selection meeting will have reached its very final throes if Steve Borthwick finds himself on a late-night walk around Cardiff tomorrow.

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick knows cohesion is key for England but flair must flourish too

The presence of so many past and present Saracens and Leicester players should aid clarity but World Cup squad also needs the dash of Smith and Arundell

The Guardian - UK

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Vunipola and Chessum hand England fitness boost for Rugby World Cup

England’s Rugby World Cup prospects have received a boost with the powerful forwards Ollie Chessum and Billy Vunipola both primed for a return to action

The Guardian - UK

Billy Vunipola back in Steve Borthwick’s England plans ahead of the World Cup

Vunipola played no part in the Six Nations earlier this year.

The Independent UK

Sam Simmonds rules himself out of Rugby World Cup 2023 selection with England

Steve Borthwick is holding three camps before he announces his official World Cup training squad, on June 30 but Simmonds will play no part

Daily Mirror

Tonight's rugby news as English giants sign another talent from Welsh university and Fiji name daunting World Cup squad

Here are your rugby evening headlines for Thursday, June 8

Wales Online

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Jack van Poortvliet: Six Nations rollercoaster ride has given me a thicker skin

Leinster v Leicester: England scrum-half returns to Dublin for Champions Cup quarter-final three weeks after Six Nations campaign ended in defeat to Ireland

Daily Mirror

Today's rugby news as tributes paid to cult figure who helped create Dragons and English rugby rocked by racism scandal

The latest rugby news from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Stormers 38-28 Harlequins: Late show not enough as Quins knocked out of the Champions Cup

Harlequins crashed out of the Heineken European Champions Cup despite an attempted late fightback against the Stormers in Cape Town.

Evening Standard

Deon Fourie’s double helps Stormers to power-packed win over Harlequins

Stormers proved too powerful for visiting Harlequins, Deon Fourie’s two tries contributing to a 32-28 victory, the scoreline made close by a late Quins fightback

The Guardian - UK

Harlequins eye historic Champions Cup run as Alex Dombrandt relishes Stormers challenge

Quins are bidding to reach the quarter-finals for the first time in South Africa this weekend

Evening Standard

Billy Vunipola eyeing World Cup recall after 'selfishness' cost him England place

Saracens star Billy Vunipola is has not played for England since Steve Borthwick took charge, but he is now targeting an international recall ahead of the World Cup

Daily Mirror

Billy Vunipola retains England ambition despite ‘honest’ talk with Borthwick

The Saracens No 8 revealed he is determined to force his way back into the international fold after his omission from England’s Six Nations campaign

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Daily Mirror

Owen Farrell injury takes shine off impressive day out for Saracens at Tottenham

Saracens 36-24 Harlequins: 55,109 fans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium see Saracens book a home Premiership semi-final with a five-try defeat of London neighbours Harlequins

AFP

Farrell stars for Saracens against Quins before injury strikes

London (AFP) - Owen Farrell had the better of his duel with Test fly-half rival Marcus Smith as Saracens defeated Harlequins 36-24 in the Premiership on Saturday only for the England captain to limp off injured at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell gets better of team-mate Marcus Smith but injury sours Saracens win

Farrell’s match was over in the 70th minute when his left ankle rolled while making a tackle close to Saracens’ posts

Evening Standard

Saracens 36-24 Harlequins: Dominate display seals top-two Premiership finish for Sarries

Saracens’ greatest strength remains their inevitability.

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The Independent UK

Owen Farrell gets better of England team-mate Marcus Smith before injury strikes

Farrell’s match was over in the 70th minute when his left ankle rolled while making a tackle close to Saracens’ posts.

The Independent UK

Sam Warburton backs Billy Vunipola to boost England at World Cup if recalled

Vunipola was overlooked entirely by Steve Borthwick for the recent Six Nations campaign.

Daily Mirror

England unfit for purpose of competing for Six Nations glory admits Steve Borthwick

Ireland 29-16 England: Four-try Ireland complete Grand Slam to leave England with searching questions less than six months out from World Cup

Evening Standard

England player ratings vs Ireland: Tuilagi back but Arundell wasted and Van Poortvliet must sharpen up

A much-improved showing from Steve Borthwick’s side in Dublin defeat, but a number of issues remain

The Guardian - UK

Ireland 29-16 England: Six Nations player ratings from the Aviva Stadium

Ryan Baird inspired Ireland to a grand slam-sealing victory as England’s challenge faded following Freddie Steward’s harsh dismissal

Wales Online

Ireland v England kick-off time, TV channel and team news

England haven't beaten Ireland at the Aviva for four years. Now the Six Nations comes to a close with a Grand Slam on the line

The Independent UK

How can England solve their problems after humiliation by France?

Steve Borthwick’s men suffered a record home defeat as they were thrashed 53-10 at Twickenham

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