The Actual News

Stay informed without the news wearing you out.

Sheffield-born Jorgensen out to inflict more pain on England

Sheffield-born Jorgensen out to inflict more pain on England

Summary

Max Jorgensen, the Sheffield-born Australia back who scored a last-play try to beat England at Twickenham in 2024, says that experience gives his team confidence ahead of their next match. Australia face England at Twickenham on Sunday, 8 November, as Jorgensen looks to build on strong performances in recent major games.

Key Facts

  • Jorgensen was born in Sheffield while his father, former Wallaby Peter Jorgensen, was playing rugby in Britain.
  • Max Jorgensen made his Australia debut in 2024 and had three caps when he came off the bench against England at Twickenham that November.
  • His try in the 83rd minute gave Australia a 42-37 win over England.
  • Jorgensen says he always wanted to play for Australia and never considered switching to England.
  • He scored tries in the first and third Tests against the British and Irish Lions in 2025 and helped set up a try in the second Test.
  • Jorgensen scored the match-winning try in Australia's 42-38 win over South Africa in September.
  • Australia play England at Twickenham on Sunday, 8 November, at 15:10 GMT.
  • New Australia coach Les Kiss leads the team into the match.
Read the Full Article

This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.

Monday's biggest stories, one calm email.