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Coverage of the International Rugby Union Friendlies clash between New Zealand and England.
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New Zealand 24-17 England: All Blacks clinch series but "exciting times ahead"
England captain Jamie George looks ahead to a "hugely exciting" future despite their 24-17 loss to New Zealand at Eden Park, as the All Blacks seal a 2-0 series win.
Jul 13, 10:46
![New Zealand's Ardie Savea celebrates scoring their second try on October 14, 2023 New Zealand's Ardie Savea celebrates scoring their second try on October 14, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: New Zealand vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between New Zealand and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 11, 18:09
![England head coach Steve Borthwick before the match on September 9, 2023 England head coach Steve Borthwick before the match on September 9, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
New Zealand 16-15 England: All Blacks survive late penalty farce in Test thriller
New Zealand survive a comical penalty farce to edge out England 16-15 in an enthralling Test at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
Jul 6, 10:24
![New Zealand's Beauden Barrett and Will Jordan celebrate with teammates after the match on October 18, 2023 New Zealand's Beauden Barrett and Will Jordan celebrate with teammates after the match on October 18, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: New Zealand vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between New Zealand and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 4, 23:13
![Japan players celebrate after the match on September 28, 2023 Japan players celebrate after the match on September 28, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Japan vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Japan and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 21, 00:00
![France's Gael Fickou celebrates scoring a try on March 16, 2024 France's Gael Fickou celebrates scoring a try on March 16, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England lose to France in thrilling Six Nations finale
England are forced to settle for third place at the 2024 Six Nations owing to a pulsating 31-33 loss to France in the tournament's finale at the Groupama Stadium in Lyon.
Mar 16, 21:47
![France's Cyril Baille celebrates scoring their first try on October 15, 2023 France's Cyril Baille celebrates scoring their first try on October 15, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: France vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Six Nations clash between France and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 14, 20:05
![England's Marcus Smith celebrates with teammates after scoring a drop goal on March 9, 2024 England's Marcus Smith celebrates with teammates after scoring a drop goal on March 9, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Breathtaking Marcus Smith drop goal keeps England's Six Nations hopes alive
Marcus Smith's last-gasp drop goal sees England overcome Ireland 23-22 at Twickenham to keep their hopes of Six Nations glory alive.
Mar 9, 18:56
![England's Chandler Cunningham-South and Theo Dan celebrate after the match on February 2, 2024 England's Chandler Cunningham-South and Theo Dan celebrate after the match on February 2, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: England vs. Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Six Nations clash between England and Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 8, 00:39
![Scotland's Huw Jones reacts on February 3, 2024 Scotland's Huw Jones reacts on February 3, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Scotland vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Six Nations clash between Scotland and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 22, 20:21
![England's Chandler Cunningham-South and Theo Dan celebrate after the match on February 2, 2024 England's Chandler Cunningham-South and Theo Dan celebrate after the match on February 2, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: England vs. Wales - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Six Nations clash between England and Wales, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 8, 21:27
![England's Chandler Cunningham-South and Theo Dan celebrate after the match on February 2, 2024 England's Chandler Cunningham-South and Theo Dan celebrate after the match on February 2, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Six Nations day two: England edge Italy, Scotland hold off Wales fightback
England eke out a narrow win over Italy in their opening Six Nations encounter, while Wales' phenomenal fightback against Scotland is in vain.
Feb 3, 21:39
![Italy's Montanna Ioane celebrates scoring their third try on September 27, 2023 Italy's Montanna Ioane celebrates scoring their third try on September 27, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Italy vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Six Nations clash between Italy and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 1, 21:51
![England's Jamie George pictured in October 2023 England's Jamie George pictured in October 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jamie George to captain England at 2024 Six Nations
Saracens hooker Jamie George is named England's captain for the 2024 Six Nations in the absence of Owen Farrell, while Immanuel Feyi-Waboso earns a first call-up.
Jan 17, 10:41
![England's Mako Vunipola pictured on February 7, 2019 England's Mako Vunipola pictured on February 7, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England's Mako Vunipola retires from international rugby
England and Saracens prop Mako Vunipola announces his retirement from international rugby after a 12-year career, in which he played 79 times for his country.
Jan 12, 17:04
![Saracens' Owen Farrell lifts the trophy as they win the Premiership on May 27, 2023 Saracens' Owen Farrell lifts the trophy as they win the Premiership on May 27, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 70-61
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 70 to 61.
Dec 31, 07:15
![Lionel Messi poses with the Ballon d'Or trophy on October 30, 2023 Lionel Messi poses with the Ballon d'Or trophy on October 30, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 80-71
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 80 to 71.
Dec 31, 07:10
![Manu Tuilagi in action for Sale Sharks in December 2023 Manu Tuilagi in action for Sale Sharks in December 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England's Manu Tuilagi to miss start of Six Nations with groin injury
England's Manu Tuilagi will miss the first week of the six nations due to a groin injury picked up while playing for Sale Sharks.
Dec 28, 18:42
![England's Owen Farrell scores a penalty on October 21, 2023 England's Owen Farrell scores a penalty on October 21, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Owen Farrell to miss 2024 Six Nations due to mental health
England captain Owen Farrell decides to take a break from international rugby to prioritise his mental health, meaning that he will miss the 2024 Six Nations .
Dec 1, 11:22
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England wing Jonny May retires from international rugby
Gloucester and England wing Jonny May announces his retirement from international rugby, bringing an end to an illustrious 10-year career.
Oct 31, 14:02