England rout Australia 45-22 at Twickenham before World Cup

England rout Australia 45-22 at Twickenham before World Cup

The Guardian reported that Australia suffered a heavy 45-22 defeat to England at Twickenham, prompting concerns about the Wallabies' form ahead of the Rugby World Cup they will host. Earlier coverage noted that England scored seven tries to secure the win, a record points total against the Wallabies, and that back-row forward Henry Pollock added two tries after shifting to the wing, easing pressure on head coach Steve Borthwick.

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England Australia Steve Borthwick Maro Itoje Alex Coles George Furbank Tommy Freeman Henry Slade Fin Smith Jack van Poortvliet Fin Baxter Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii Declan Meredith Fraser McReight Taniela Tupou Filipo Daugunu Jamie George

Locations

Twickenham, London, England, United Kingdom

Articles

November 09, 2026
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Wallabies suffer heavy defeat to England at Twickenham ahead of World Cup
Wallabies suffer heavy defeat to England at Twickenham ahead of World Cup

The Guardian • 09 Nov 00:43

Australia lost to England in a one-sided match at Twickenham, raising concerns about the team's form before they host the Rugby World Cup.

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November 08, 2026
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England beat Australia 45-22 in Nations Championship at Twickenham
England beat Australia 45-22 in Nations Championship at Twickenham

The Guardian • 08 Nov 19:50

England defeated Australia 45-22 in the Six Nations match, with replacement winger Henry Pollock scoring two second-half tries.

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England defeat Australia 45-22 in Nations Championship at Twickenham
England defeat Australia 45-22 in Nations Championship at Twickenham

London Evening Standard • 08 Nov 19:22

England recorded a 45-22 victory over Australia at Twickenham, scoring a record points total against the Wallabies and easing pressure on coach Steve Borthwick.

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Wallabies fall 45-22 to England as Angus Bell gets first yellow card under new tackle rule
Wallabies fall 45-22 to England as Angus Bell gets first yellow card under new tackle rule

Nine.com.au • 08 Nov 19:00

Australia were beaten by England at Twickenham, with prop Angus Bell becoming the first Wallabies player to receive a yellow card for a hip-drop tackle introduced on November 1.

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England defeat Australia 45-22 in Nations Championship with versatile performance from Henry Pollock
England defeat Australia 45-22 in Nations Championship with versatile performance from Henry Pollock

Sky Sports • 08 Nov 17:07

England secured a 45-22 win over Australia at Twickenham, with back-row forward Henry Pollock scoring two tries after moving to the wing, easing pressure on coach Steve Borthwick.

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England defeat Australia 45-22 in test match at Twickenham
England defeat Australia 45-22 in test match at Twickenham

BBC • 08 Nov 17:04

England scored seven tries to beat Australia 45-22, providing a strong performance for head coach Steve Borthwick ahead of upcoming tests.

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England and Australia set to clash in Nations Championship rugby test at Twickenham
England and Australia set to clash in Nations Championship rugby test at Twickenham

The Guardian • 08 Nov 14:10

Both sides named strong line-ups for the match, with England fielding returning captain Maro Itoje and a full complement of elite props, while Australia includes wing Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and John Eales Medal winner Fraser McReight on debut.

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England and Australia clash at Twickenham in Nations Championship
England and Australia clash at Twickenham in Nations Championship

London Evening Standard • 08 Nov 13:35

England host Australia at Twickenham on November 8, 2026, in the Nations Championship, with both teams looking to solidify their positions ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

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