George Furbank
George Furbank is a professional rugby union player who plays as a full-back for Northampton Saints and the England national team. Known for his agility and tactical awareness on the field, Furbank has made significant contributions to his club and country. He has been sidelined since December due to a broken arm, but there are hopes he will return to bolster England’s Six Nations campaign after a recent victory against France.
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George Furbank scored England’s second try in the previous match.
Andy Farrell draws on experienced Ireland players for England challenge at Twickenham – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-20
George Furbank was driven away on a medical cart after an early collision.
Saints accuse Bordeaux of ‘foul play’ towards Henry Pollock in post-final fracas | Champions Cup
United Kingdom· 2025-05-24
Injuries to James Ramm and George Furbank in the first five minutes robbed them of two of their back three and some fluidity.
Champions Cup: Brave Northampton beaten by Bordeaux's powerUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-24
George Furbank had to leave the game after a nasty incident involving Romain Buros.
Northampton heartbreak as Penaud inspires Bordeaux to Champions Cup glory | Champions CupUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-24
Full-back George Furbank, playing only his second game since breaking his arm in December, followed shortly after on a stretcher after catching an accidental knee in the face.
Northampton 20-28 Bordeaux-Begles - Saints beaten in Champions Cup finalUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-24
George Furbank was another player from Northampton who faced injuries in the match.
Champions Cup: Bordeaux-Bègles mate Northampton et décroche son premier titre
Monaco· 2025-05-24
George Furbank returns to the Northampton lineup after recovering from a broken arm.
Fresh, novel pairing to Champions Cup final as Leinster wonder what might have been – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-24
George Furbank suffered a broken arm and will not play this weekend.
Jordie Barrett expected to start on bench for Leinster’s game against Northampton – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-01
George Furbank scored two tries and looked encouragingly sharp after returning from injury.
Northampton set up Leinster rematch after Henry Pollock batters Castres | Champions CupUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-12
George Furbank suffered an injury but contributed significantly to the game before being forced off.
Leinster to play Northampton in semi-final after the English side thrash Castres – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-12
Perhaps the biggest takeaway of the past few weeks is the value that George Furbank brings to this side.
I feel for Marcus Smith: Borthwick was never prepared to build team around him | England rugby union teamUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-08
George Furbank's return is expected to further boost the Northampton influence.
Marcus Smith faces uphill battle to regain England place after Italy axe | England rugby union teamUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-06
Borthwick has revealed that Freeman’s Northampton teammate George Furbank is unlikely to feature in the final two games.
Freeman believes in England’s Six Nations title hopes despite fans’ boos | Six Nations 2025United Kingdom· 2025-02-23
George Furbank made an encouraging start for England with a lovely early try.
Time for England to end Calcutta Cup blues and show France was no fluke | Six Nations 2025United Kingdom· 2025-02-21
Not only is he a smart footballer but he has a cricketer’s hands and an established rapport with Fin Smith.
Marcus Smith can become England’s pinch hitter with a licence to thrill | England rugby union teamUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-14
George Furbank is a Northampton full-back who has been out of action due to a broken arm.
Furbank and Feyi-Waboso fitness boost bolsters England’s Six Nations charge | Six Nations 2025United Kingdom· 2025-02-09