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Reaction: England make statement before World Cup with 40-6 thrashing of France
England make a statement before the 2025 Rugby World Cup with a dominant 40-6 thrashing of France in Mont-de-Marsan.
Rampant Red Roses make World Cup statement with warm-up thrashing of France
The Red Roses, who kick off their campaign against the United States at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on Friday 22 August, were made to work hard for a 27th successive victory in Mont-de-Marsan by a French side missing first-choice scrum-half Pauline Bourdon Sansus through suspension.
South African trio may run out for England at 2027 Rugby World Cup
South Africans Benhard Janse van Rensburg, Hanro Liebenberg and Jacques Vermeulen could become eligible for Steve Borthwick's England in time for the next Rugby World Cup.
Watch: England face France in final Rugby World Cup warm-up
England barely broke into a sweat in last week's 97-7 thrashing of Spain, but I'll stick my neck out and predict that things will be quite a bit tougher tonight against perennial Six Nations rivals France on a sultry evening in Mont-de-Marsan in south-west France. And they'll want it that way as this is the last warm-up before World Cup starts.
Power display from England as they get ready for Women's Rugby World Cup
England concluded preparations for their hosting of the Women's Rugby World Cup with a convincing away victory over France, winning 40-6 on Saturday in their last warm-up international before the tournament kicks off later in the month.
Red Roses rugby ace ready for 'battle' at World Cup – 'we're about to go to war'
Meg Jones is part of John Mitchell's Red Roses England squad for the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, which will take place on home soil
England thrash France in final World Cup warm-up
England's forward supremacy tells as they power to victory away to France in their final warm-up match before the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.
1,001 days and counting - unbeatable England in ideal World Cup shape
That is how long it has been since England last suffered defeat, and a final warm-up win against France puts them in pole ...
How England won the 1966 World Cup: A proper manager, no wingers, and Bobby Charlton in his pomp
It took a home tournament for England to finally become World Champions – but they were almost certainly the best side at the ...
Euro 2025 final score: England crowned champions once again after edging World Cup champs Spain in penalties
England are champions of Europe once again. The Lionesses won back-to-back Euro titles on Sunday, claiming Euro 2025 in a ...
Call for knitted roses ahead of Rugby World Cup
A final call has been made for knitted or crocheted red roses to decorate Brighton and Hove, ahead of September's Women's ...
Why Revolution return can put Matt Turner back on course for USMNT, World Cup
The familiar crest alone won't magically make Turner reclaim his U.S. role, but there is a reason why New England is the ...
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Has England Ever Won the World Cup? – NBC Bay Area
England enters the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar looking to capture its second title. Here is a look back at the country’s history in the tournament.
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Has England Ever Won the World Cup? – NBC New York
England enters the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar looking to capture its second title. Here is a look back at the country’s history in the tournament.
Canada game 'well-timed' before World Cup - Bemand
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says their final warm-up game against Canada presents an "ideal opportunity" for his side to ...