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Sheffield-born Jorgensen out to inflict more pain on England
Max Jorgensen is preparing to face England again, two years after his last-play try gave Australia a dramatic 42-37 win at Twickenham. The Sheffield-born winger says that experience gives Australia confidence ahead of the meeting, while his growing record of decisive performances has made him a key player.
Jorgensen, now 22, has scored in two of the British and Irish Lions Tests and helped Australia secure notable wins over South Africa. His father, former Wallaby Peter Jorgensen, played in Britain, and Max holds a British passport, but he has always wanted to represent Australia. Australia lost 25-10 to England last year; Jorgensen says the team is improving under new coach Les Kiss, though it needs greater consistency.
In short
- Jorgensen’s last-play try beat England in 2024.
- The 22-year-old has become a key Australia back.
- He says Australia are improving under Les Kiss.
Explained simply
England and Australia are two of rugby union’s leading international teams, and their matches are part of a long-running rivalry. Twickenham, in south-west London, is England’s home ground; Australia’s national team is known as the Wallabies.
Max Jorgensen is an Australian winger, a position usually played near the edge of the field, where speed can help create or score tries. He was born in Sheffield, England, to a family with rugby links: his father, Peter, played for Australia and in Britain. Max has a British passport but chose to represent Australia.
Australia’s coach, Les Kiss, is working to improve the team’s performances. Results against strong opponents such as England and South Africa matter to Australia’s standing in international rugby and help show how consistently the team can compete.