Marcus Smith
Marcus Smith is an English rugby fly-half known for his tactical acumen and playmaking abilities. He played as a full-back in the Six Nations 2025, where his performance included a mix of successes and challenges, contributing to an exciting match against France.
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Borthwick replacing the aerially-minded Freddie Steward with running threat Marcus Smith in a bid to chase the game.
Three charts reveal interesting tactical trends from Six Nations – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-04
Timoney tackled Marcus Smith, leading to Gibson-Park winning a jackal penalty.
Nick Timoney set for first Six Nations start with Jacob Stockdale in line to return – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-03
Marcus Smith was the player that Stuart McCloskey chased down during the match.
After that win at Twickenham, a few home truths about Ireland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-27
Marcus Smith is mentioned as a player who was hunted down by Stuart McCloskey during the game.
After Paris, I expected a big response against England, but nothing like this – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-26
Marcus Smith was put under pressure by Gibson-Park leading to a penalty.
Ireland are the worst team in the Six Nations, according to rugby’s new metric – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-25
Marcus Smith intercepted a pass and raced clear during the match.
Twickenham win ranks up there with the great days of Andy Farrell’s Ireland reign – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-22
Marcus Smith was bundled into touch late on by Stuart McCloskey.
‘Frightful, feeble, fragile, feckless...’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-22
McCloskey was asked about his lung-bursting chase to haul down Marcus Smith in the 73rd-minute.
Ireland performance against England ‘right up there with one of the best we’ve had’, says Dan Sheehan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-22
Made that eye-catching chase down of Marcus Smith late on.
Irish backs run riot in crushing win over England – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-21
Marcus Smith raced away from an intercept with the game long won.
Five-try Ireland blow England away on record-breaking afternoon at Twickenham – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-21Marcus Smith was busy throughout his run and was involved in a controversial hit.
All Blacks v England player ratings: Assessing the performance of the Englishmen against Scott Robertson’s side
New Zealand· 2025-11-15
Marcus Smith snaffled an intercept – latching on to Cortez Ratima’s pass to sprint away and set up Immanuel Feyi-Waboso.
All Blacks v England: Live updates from the third Grand Slam tour test at TwickenhamNew Zealand· 2025-11-15
I think it is time for Steve Borthwick to show greater trust in Marcus Smith.
All Blacks v England: How the UK pundits think their team can stop Scott Robertson’s Grand Slam questNew Zealand· 2025-11-11
Marcus Smith is combined with Fin Smith at first receiver for England.
All Blacks v England: ABs face backline reshuffle after Caleb Clarke concussionNew Zealand· 2025-11-09
Marcus Smith also has to be considered as an option at the right time and against the right opposition.
Matt Dawson column: 'Fin Smith is England's number one fly-half'
United Kingdom· 2025-11-09
Marcus Smith's eye for a gap helped Arundell to his moment of glory.
Henry Arundell X-factor leads England's star bench against FijiUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-08Marcus Smith, the spark at the centre of England's attack this time last year, is in his unfavoured full-back slot.
England v Fiji: Hosts hunt Rugby World Cup winning formulaUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-08
Marcus Smith started three times during this year's Six Nations.
England vs Australia: George Ford at fly-half, Tommy Freeman at centreUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-28
Some of his running and passing was good.
Beirne, Russell, Furlong and Gibson-Park lead the way – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-04
Marcus Smith also converted well.
Jamie Osborne scores double but Lions fail to convince against First Nations and Pasifika – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-23
Marcus Smith passed his HIA and is fine.
Andy Farrell more optimistic on fitness of Joe McCarthy than Mack Hansen for second Lions Test – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-23Marcus Smith is noted as a rival who blocked Tom Lynagh's path at Harlequins.
Lynagh battered but not beaten
Australia· 2025-07-20
Marcus Smith's penalty sealed the deal for the Lions.
Lions secure first Test victory but Wallabies finish strong in Brisbane – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-19
The odds on the Lions scoring only one further penalty goal from Marcus Smith.
Lions lay down series marker and ease to victory over Australia in first Test | Lions tour 2025United Kingdom· 2025-07-19
Marcus Smith was chosen as backs cover for the Lions.
Lions tour 2025: British and Irish Lions v Wallabies live updates, first testNew Zealand· 2025-07-19Marcus Smith is one of the five English players on the bench for the Lions.
Farrell names eight Irish players in team to face Australia – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-17
Marcus Smith was instrumental in keeping the ball alive for the try.
Garry Ringrose does his Test chances no harm with strong outing – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-09
Sexton mentioned that Marcus Smith is one of the kickers he has been overseeing.
But Johnny Sexton enjoying new phase as a coach after stellar career – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-08
Alex Mitchell and Marcus Smith are named on the bench.
Andy Farrell names eight Irish players in starting line-up – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-07
Marcus Smith is covering for Russell.
British and Irish Lions 2025: Farrell names team for BrumbiesUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-07