England rugby team shows mixed results under Borthwick in Nations Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 1:42 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
England's rugby team, under coach Steve Borthwick, has navigated a challenging summer Nations Championship schedule. After a disappointing Six Nations campaign, they secured narrow victories against Fiji and Argentina, bouncing back from five consecutive losses. Despite a strong 73-8 win over Fiji, discipline remains a concern, highlighted by 14 yellow cards this year., players like Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Tommy Freeman showed promise in recent matches, raising questions about England's progression as the 2027 Rugby World Cup approaches.
- •England won against Fiji and Argentina this summer.
- •The team struggled with discipline, accumulating 14 yellow cards in 2026.
- •Immanuel Feyi-Waboso excelled against Argentina with 12 carries and 116 metres.
- •England's attack faced criticism for low scoring efficiency in the Six Nations.
- 1:42 PMYahoo Sports — Progress or standing still - where are England under Borthwick?
"As the 2027 Rugby World Cup continues to creep closer, where are England under Steve Borthwick, and do their Nations Championship performances point to progress?
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