England

In any World Cup year, there will always be a battle for places.

Saracens star Billy Vunipola says he is aiming to make it to the England squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France despite not featuring in this year's Six Nations tournament.

Bath's hooker is hoping the Blue, Black and White can end the Gallagher Premiership campaign strongly.

Imogen Ainsworth takes a look ahead to the Red Roses' opener against Scotland + TRU hears from Loughborough Lightning Director of Rugby Rhys Edwards as Sarah Hunter bows out of the game.

Leicester head coach Richard Wigglesworth feels we have to accept that "accidents" happen on a rugby field after Freddie Steward had the red card he received against Ireland rescinded.

Talking Rugby Union's John Wiffen shares his reflections on the Six Nations, including praise for one of France's half-backs and why Jack Willis stood out from the rest.

The casual rugby fan might have seen yesterday's result and thought what the hell is going on?

England head coach Steve Borthwick is confident that the team will be in best possible position when they head to France for this year's World Cup.

Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton heaped praises on head coach Andy Farrell following their Six Nations Grand Slam triumph.

Ahead of their final match of the U20s Six Nations, England hooker Finn Theobald-Thomas spoke to TRU about his rollercoaster season which has seen him move from Worcester Warriors to Gloucester and his upcoming move to Leicester Tigers.

Director of Rugby Andy Rice said his players are now at the forefront of Oakham School history after claiming their first U18 Cup title in 20 years.

Ireland have claimed their fourth Six Nations Grand Slam as they defeated England 29-16 in the fifth and final round at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

With the odds overwhelming stacked against them to scupper Ireland's Grand Slam dreams, Steve Borthwick has made four changes to his England side as he continues to search for cohesiveness.

England head coach Steve Borthwick has named Owen Farrell at fly-half for the final round Six Nations clash against Ireland to be played in Dublin on Saturday.

England full-back Freddie Steward has urged his side to bounce back in the fifth and final round of the Six Nations tournament in Dublin on Saturday.

Ireland prop Cian Healy says they will not take England lightly despite their indifferent form as the two teams lock horns with each in the fifth and final round of the Six Nations tournament at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

England have been dealt another injury blow ahead of the final round game against Ireland with lock Ollie Chessum ruled out of the encounter.

Ireland and France have retained their top two positions in the World Rugby Rankings following the fourth round of the Six Nations.

While Ireland's cohesiveness has left them on the cusp of a Six Nations Grand Slam, England and Smith are still trying to find the right formula.

Ireland will miss the services of Garry Ringrose and Iain Henderson for the final round of the Six Nations game against England on Saturday due to injuries.