Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Alex Mitchell

Alex Mitchell is a vibrant, running No 9 who can make England more adventurous

Steve Borthwick’s selection of scrum-half is fascinating – and a recognition that England need to move the dial on their game

The Guardian - UK

England vs Argentina: Alex Mitchell ‘excited’ for Rugby World Cup bow after summer rollercoaster

71 days after being cut from the squad, the Northampton star will start for the Red Rose

Evening Standard

Alex Mitchell ready to continue World Cup rollercoaster ride in England’s opener

Mitchell starts Saturday’s showdown at the Stade Velodrome despite being overlooked for Steve Borthwick’s 41-man training squad named in late June.

The Independent UK

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

England vs Argentina: Dan Cole crucial in bid to combat Pumas’ Bajada scrum system

Steve Borthwick’s side must contain their Pool D rivals’ unorthodox and hugely powerful set-piece in key Marseille opener

Evening Standard

Alex Mitchell selection hints at England’s need for speed against Argentina

The scrum half and Jonny May are surprise inclusions in England’s first starting team of the World Cup having been left out of Steve Borthwick’s initial 33-man squad

The Independent UK

Mitchell and May to start as England go ‘all guns blazing’ for Argentina opener

Steve Borthwick has named Alex Mitchell and Jonny May – two players who were omitted from his initial World Cup squad – to start against Argentina

The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick says England written off ‘too early’ ahead of World Cup

England have gone into freefall following a run of five defeats in six Tests.

The Independent UK

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

England Rugby World Cup 2023 squad guide: Lawrence Dallaglio’s verdict on every player

Steve Borthwick faces an incredible learning curve but his side might just surprise in France, says 2003 champion

Evening Standard

England select Alex Mitchell and Jonny May for Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina

Tom Curry is also fit to start against Argentina in the crucial Pool D clash in Marseille, while veteran prop Dan Cole gets the nod in a team captained by Courtney Lawes

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick springs scrum half surprise for England’s World Cup opener against Argentina

Alex Mitchell starts at nine, while Jonny May is also an unexpected starter on the wing

The Independent UK

England pick Alex Mitchell at scrum-half for World Cup opener against Argentina

Mitchell was omitted from the original 33-man squad named by Steve Borthwick only to be given a reprieve when Jack van Poortvliet suffered an injury.

The Independent UK

England vow to atone for spoiling Courtney Lawes milestone in Argentina World Cup opener

The vastly-experienced lock will captain Steve Borthwick’s side against the Pumas after 100th cap ruined by historic Fiji loss

Evening Standard

England to name Alex Mitchell as shock scrum-half for opener with Argentina

Alex Mitchell is expected to make a shock start at scrum-half in England’s World Cup opener against Argentina as Steve Borthwick seeks to up the tempo

The Guardian - UK

Mike Tindall wants Alex Mitchell or Danny Care to pace England attack

Mitchell’s performance at scrum-half against Fiji was a rare positive in England’s dismal recent run.

The Independent UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Evening Standard

England player ratings vs Fiji: Alex Mitchell the only positive as George Ford stifled by team’s own tactics

If there were any positives from England losing to Fiji in their final game before the Rugby World Cup, it was in Alex Mitchell’s performance.

Evening Standard

England 22-30 Fiji: Historic defeat leaves Red Rose in dismal shape for Rugby World Cup

Steve Borthwick’s team in crisis after hapless performance in final warm-up match

The Independent UK

How to watch England vs Fiji: TV channel, online stream and start time for World Cup warm-up

Everything you need to know ahead of the Summer Nations Series fixture

The Independent UK

Courtney Lawes to win 100th cap in England’s final World Cup warm-up against Fiji

Ben Earl starts at number eight after Billy Vunipola’s suspension, while George Ford is again England’s fly half

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

Courtney Lawes to captain England when he wins 100th cap against Fiji

George Ford continues as chief conductor in a new-look half-back combination that includes Alex Mitchell.

The Guardian - UK

England reshuffle Rugby World Cup pack with Mitchell in for Van Poortvliet

England have called up Northampton scrum-half Alex Mitchell to their squad after confirming that Jack van Poortvliet will miss the tournament

The Independent UK

Jack van Poortvliet ruled out of World Cup as England call up Alex Mitchell

The Leicester scrum half requires surgery after suffering a serious ankle injury in the win over Wales

The Independent UK

Ankle surgery rules England scrum-half Jack Van Poortvliet out of World Cup

The 22-year-old Leicester player was injured against Wales on Saturday.

Evening Standard

Jack van Poortvliet ruled out of Rugby World Cup with surgery required on England star’s ankle injury

Jack van Poortvliet will miss the Rugby World Cup with an ankle injury, with Alex Mitchell called into England’s 33-man squad as his replacement.

The Guardian - UK

Farrell’s recklessness leaves England searching for clarity and composure

Captain’s likely absence from start of World Cup highlights a weary familiarity hanging over team showing no sense of momentum

The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick confident England can cope if Owen Farrell gets World Cup ban

Owen Farrell faces possible six-match ban for his Wales red card but England head coach Steve Borthwick said: ‘We are blessed with three world-class fly-halves’

1 … 6 7 8 9

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.