England

Austin Healey: Back-row battle, why Owen Farrell should be first choice and the need for England to be flexible

Interview: Four-time Premiership winner and TNT Sports pundit shares his thoughts on Steve Borthwick's current squad ahead of England's opening World Cup warm-up game against Wales.
3 August 2023

Tom Pearson to debut for England against Wales

England head coach Steve Borthwick has named uncapped Northampton Saints back row Tom Pearson in the starting line up for the upcoming Rugby World Cup warm-up game against Wales to be played in Cardiff.
3 August 2023

Leigh Halfpenny set to win 100th cap as Wales name side for England game

Leigh Halfpenny is set to make his 100th appearance for Wales as Warren Gatland has unveiled the matchday squad for their Rugby World Cup warm-up game against England to be played in Cardiff.
2 August 2023

'That's the magic of our back-row make up' - Ben Earl on competition for World Cup places and Steve Borthwick's direct approach

Ben Earl has revealed that Steve Borthwick's personal touch when delivering news to his players has been appreciated by the squad as the Saracens flanker looks to nail down his place in England's World Cup plans.
25 July 2023

England add Billy Vunipola and Ollie Lawrence to training squad

England head coach Steve Borthwick has included Saracens' Billy Vunipola and Bath centre Ollie Lawrence to the 40-man training squad.
24 July 2023

Bevan Rodd and Sam Underhill axed from England's training squad

England head coach Steve Borthwick has left out Bath flanker Sam Underhill and Sale prop Bevan Rodd from the training squad as they step up the World Cup preparations.
18 July 2023

'We sort of tipped him for the World Cup then' - Why Theo Dan could be a crucial part of Steve Borthwick's arsenal

With the injury to Luke Cowan-Dickie, the Saracens youngster could find himself on his way to a World Cup.
12 July 2023

Sam Harris Interview: England U20s' flourishing full-back looks set for an exciting future

Harris is back in the starting XV for England's clash with Australia in the World U20s Championships and the last 12 months has seen the Bath youngster continue his development.
3 July 2023

Luke Cowan-Dickie to miss England's World Cup campaign with shoulder injury

England head coach Steve Borthwick has confirmed a 41-member squad for their first official training camp to be held at at The Lensbury on 2nd July as they continue their preparation for the Rugby World Cup this year.
30 June 2023

England release Beno Obano, Will Joseph from training squad

England head coach Steve Borthwick has released Beno Obano and Will Joseph from the updated Rugby World Cup training squad.
26 June 2023

England to tour Japan in 2024 in a historic Test match

England will be heading to Japan next year to lock horns with the Brave Blossoms in what would be the first Test match between the two sides in the country.
22 June 2023

England duo Ollie Lawrence and Jack Walker sustain injuries during training

England have been dealt a double blow during their Rugby World Cup preparations with Ollie Lawrence and Jack Walker sustaining injuries during a training session.
21 June 2023

Meg Jones Interview: "My main aim is to go to Paris - Then I want to try and come back for the home World Cup"

Exclusive - With aspirations to go to the Olympics and represent England at the 2025 World Cup, Jones is hoping a new chapter with Leicester Tigers can help her achieve her ambitions.
20 June 2023

England announces 38-Player squad for Brighton training camp

England's preparations for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France have taken another step forward as head coach Steve Borthwick revealed an expanded 38-player training squad for their second camp in Brighton.
19 June 2023

Jamie Joseph confident Japan can add to pressure on England in World Cup

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph is confident that his side will be able to challenge England when the two teams lock horns with each other in the Pool D clash on 17th September in Nice.
13 June 2023

Former England prop Paul Rendall dies aged 69

Former England prop Paul Rendall has died aged 69 after suffering from motor neurone disease.
13 June 2023

England include Joe Marler and Danny Care in World Cup training squad

England coach Steve Borthwick has named a 28-man training squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup to be played in France later this year.
12 June 2023

Who has played their way into contention for a place in England's World Cup squad?

With thoughts now beginning to shift towards the World Cup, TRU's John Wiffen selects six contenders for Steve Borthwick's England squad.
5 June 2023

Exclusive: ‘I don’t think I was expecting to start’ – Nic Dolly ahead of return for Barbarians

Prior to turning out for the Barbarians at Twickenham to take on a World XV coached by Steve Hansen, Leicester Tigers and England hooker spoke to Joe Harvey about his return from long-term injury and why pre-season starts now.
28 May 2023

Former England coach Eddie Jones looking forward to Twickenham return

Australia head coach Eddie Jones is looking forward to making a return to Twickenham Stadium as he coaches Barbarians for their match against a World XV to be played on Sunday.
25 May 2023