England rugby team
Ireland can use England Six Nations win as springboard, says Farrell
Andy Farrell said despite criticism after opening defeats to Wales and France, the Ireland camp believed in the work they were doing and were rewarded with...
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England must forget about winning run against Ireland, says Mitchell
England defence coach John Mitchell said past results were no guide to what might happen in their latest encounter.
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Marler to miss England's Six Nations defence for family reasons
Marler's move, just three days after he was named in Eddie Jones' 28-man squad, leaves Ellis Genge as the only capped loosehead prop for England's tournament opener against oldest rivals Scotland at Twickenham on 6 February.
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Boks face Ireland, All Blacks face France in 2023 RWC pool stages
Holders South Africa will face Ireland and 2003 champions England will take on Japan, who hosted the last World Cup in 2019.
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Barbarians stars banned over virus breach
The Barbarians' non-cap international against England at Twickenham in October was cancelled as a result of the two virus breaches.
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England to host rugby world champions South Africa, Australia in 2021
The global coronavirus pandemic caused havoc for international rugby this year, forcing the cancellation of the usual programme of autumn Tests in the northern hemisphere.
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England motivated to win Autumn Nations, says Watson
The 26-year-old Bath wing said Eddie Jones' men were eyeing a second piece of silverware immediately after claiming the 2020 Six Nations title and could avenge their only defeat of the year - a 24-17 reverse in Paris in February.
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Ireland star Lowe prepares to tackle the 'beast' that is England
The 28-year-old New Zealand-born wing will definitely be occupying England minds as he lived up to his pre-match hype against an out-of-form Welsh side.
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Rugby shake-up goes on with new Autumn Nations Cup
An eight-team event will feature Europe's leading six nations as well as Fiji and Georgia, who came in after Japan withdrew because of travel restrictions.
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England put World Cup 'trauma' behind them as France shine in Six Nations
Almost a year to the day since England lost to South Africa in the World Cup final, a 34-5 win away to Italy in Rome saw them take the Six Nations title from France on points difference, despite Les Bleus' 35-27 defeat of Ireland later on Saturday.
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England win Six Nations after France's Ireland win
Les Bleus notched up a bonus-point victory thanks to a fourth try from Virimi Vakatawa, but missed out on a first Championship title in a decade after not managing to claim a 31-point difference victory over the Irish.
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Uncapped Umaga in England squad for Italy, Autumn Nations Cup
Umaga, the nephew of former New Zealand captain Tana Umaga, was chosen after steering Wasps to last weekend's Premiership final, where they were beaten by Exeter.
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England-Barbarians scrapped after second virus breach
The RFU said an investigation had revealed a second incident in which COVID-19 rules were flouted in addition to the 21 October case announced previously.
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Barbarians' COVID-19 breach puts England game in doubt
The RFU said an unspecified number of players left the team hotel without permission or informing organisers of their whereabouts on Wednesday.
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Jones names England squad for Barbarians match
England captain Owen Farrell is named in the squad although he is short of match practice due to having served a five-game ban.
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England's rugby union players accept 25% pay cut
The one-year arrangement with England's men follows talks between the RFU and the Rugby Players' Association.
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England's Itoje says banning 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' not the answer
The song, believed to have been written by a slave in the United States in the mid-19th century, became a mainstay with England fans in the 1980s, with its lyrics displayed all around the Twickenham Stadium.
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England fans singing 'Swing Low' under review due to slavery links
England followers have previously been accused before of "cultural appropriation" when 'Swing Low' has both echoed round the RFU's London headquarters and been heard at away games.
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Jones to lead England at 2023 World Cup
The 60-year-old Australian took charge following hosts England's first-round exit at the 2015 World Cup.
