Eddie Jones

Conservative, petulant and a game-manager. Those were three of the more damning words used by Owen Farrell’s critics to describe him as a rugby player.

Matt Kvesic hopes the performances and influence of teams with genuine opensides at the World Cup will have underlined his value to new England head coach Eddie Jones.

England, as an attacking entity, made real strides forward earlier this year with their back three of Jonny May, Anthony Watson and Mike Brown.

Eddie Jones’ new coaching team has emerged rapidly over the last couple of weeks and now gives us a very real idea of how England will look under the Australian.

Chris Robshaw will offer his support to his successor if relieved of the England captaincy as he concentrates on securing his place in Eddie Jones' team.

Merry Christmas to all rugby union fans and as is tradition we thought we'd send the new England Rugby Coach, Eddie Jones, a present.

Fly-half Jimmy Gopperth scored 23 points as Wasps recorded their second away win of their European Champions Cup campaign to remain firmly on course for the knockout phase.

Northampton have accused the Rugby Football Union of making a clandestine approach for their assistant coach Alex King and could make an official complaint.

Northampton's English contingent failed to make a substantial impression in front of a watching Eddie Jones as the new England coach resumed his busy pre-Christmas scouting tour of the Aviva Premiership clubs.

Paul Gustard will become defence coach in Eddie Jones' new-look England set-up in time for the RBS 6 Nations campaign.

Saracens hope to retain Paul Gustard until the end of January, at which point they will be happy to sanction his departure for England.

Dylan Hartley has emerged as favourite to lead England under Eddie Jones in a change that would mark the end of Chris Robshaw's captaincy.

Bristol maintain no agreement is yet in place to allow Steve Borthwick to join Eddie Jones' England coaching team.

England's decision to axe assistant coach Andy Farrell was sparked by heavy criticism from senior players in the post-World Cup review.

Steffon Armitage has admitted he "wouldn't say no" should Eddie Jones offer him the chance to reignite his international career, but has insisted his current focus is on performing for Toulon.

New England head coach Eddie Jones appears to be closing in on finalising his coaching support team.

Paul Gustard is considering an offer to join the new England coaching staff being assembled under new boss Eddie Jones.

There are two types of international rugby player.

England centre Henry Slade will miss the Six Nations with a broken leg and ankle damage that will keep the Exeter star out for four months.

Chris Robshaw will meet with England head coach Eddie Jones on Saturday night to discuss his international future.