South Africa opened their Nations Championship campaign with a powerful 45-21 win over England at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.

South Africa host England at Ellis Park in a bruising Nations Championship opener, with Springbok experience, altitude and England’s bench impact all in focus.

As England prepare for Mexico at altitude, Kevin Sinfield’s words on preparation, humility and doing the hard yards offer a powerful World Cup lesson.

George Furbank starts for England against South Africa as Henry Pollock is named on the bench for the Nations Championship opener.

Damian Willemse and Cheslin Kolbe will win their 50th Springboks caps as South Africa name team to face England.

Jamie George criticises Totoa Auvaa’s nightclub behaviour as Saracens stand by young player after Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson investigation.

RFU confirms new Red Roses contract framework to 2030, boosting salaries, full-time deals and support for England women’s rugby.

Jamie George will captain England in the Nations Championship as Maro Itoje is rested and five uncapped players are selected.

France XV defeated England XV 35-19 in Vannes as Benhard Janse van Rensburg missed a key try chance on debut.

Benhard Janse van Rensburg is named on England XV bench for France XV clash as George Ford captains the side in Vannes.

France head coach Fabien Galthié has named a Bordeaux-Begles-heavy squad for Friday’s non-cap international against England A in Vannes.

Maro Itoje has again been left out of England’s enlarged training squad as Steve Borthwick continues preparations for the summer schedule.

England captain Maro Itoje's involvement in this summer's tour appears increasingly unlikely after he was not included in Steve Borthwick's latest training camp.

Northampton Saints scrum-half Alex Mitchell has been ruled out of the remainder of season with a hamstring injury.

England Rugby have confirmed that Byron McGuigan will join Steve Borthwick’s coaching staff on a full-time basis from June

Benhard Janse van Rensburg, Charlie Bracken and Archie McParland have joined England’s training camp ahead of the Nations Championship.

England will begin their Nations Championship campaign with a major Test against South Africa in Johannesburg on 4 July, setting up a repeat of the 2019 Rugby World Cup final.

The RFU wants Richmond Council to allow up to 15 non-sporting event days a year at Allianz Stadium to help fund rugby investment.

Interview: After earning her first international cap since 2023 against Wales, the Bristol Bears forward will continue in England’s second-row away in Italy.

Steve Borthwick will remain England head coach through the 2027 World Cup after the RFU review into the failed Six Nations campaign.