England

Premiership Rugby on Thursday accused England coach Eddie Jones' strategy of having full intense training sessions in the recently concluded three-day training camp at Brighton ahead of the autumn internationals.

England international Jonathan Joseph is set to return for his Aviva Premiership club Bath ahead of the their upcoming clash against Sale Sharks at Recreation Ground on Friday.

With injuries few and far between during Eddie Jones’ first season in charge of England, the Australian had the luxury of picking from an almost undiminished array of players.

England's autumn internationals plans have been dealt a major blow as Bath wing Anthony Watson is set to be ruled out of it after suffering a a jaw injury.

Wales international Jamie Roberts is hoping the upcoming global season calendar that is being planned by World Rugby will leave British and Irish Lions' fixtures unscathed.

Wasps back row forward Sam Jones suffered a cruel blow to his hopes of featuring in Eddie Jones' England's autumn internationals squad after sustaining a 'nasty' ankle injury during the ­three-day training camp in Brighton.

Wasps back-row Sam Jones' chances of featuring for England in the upcoming autumn internationals has been dealt a major blow after he injured his ankle.

Australia lock Dean Mumm believes Exter Chiefs' Rob Baxter has all the credentials to become the head coach of the England team.

England defence coach Paul Gustard admitted that he has been broadening his coaching skills with other sports after the third Test against Australia in Sydney in June.

England international Mako Vunipola revealed that he had received a letter from head coach Eddie Jones to keep a check on his weight ahead of the autumn internationals.

England coach Eddie Jones has challenged Danny Cipriani to become the number-one fly-half in the country in order to stake a claim in the national squad.

Flanker Sam Jones is one out of the seven uncapped players called by England rugby coach Eddie Jones to the 37-man training squad ahead of the autumn Tests.

As England coach Eddie Jones is set to unveil the 30-man squad for the autumn internationals, the focus will remain on his selection of flankers.

England are facing growing concern over the fitness of Owen Farrell and Dylan Hartley as they begin preparations for their autumn campaign.

The chances of an English coach succeeding Eddie Jones look bleak after the Rugby Football Union chief executive Ian Ritchie had urged the domestic coaches to gain international experience before being considered for the national role.

Rugby Football Union on Wednesday confirmed 2003 World Cup winning former flanker Richard Hill as the team manager of the England team.

Rugby Football Union chief executive Ian Ritchie said the board is considering to offer England coach Eddie Jones an extended run beyond the 2019 World Cup when his current contract will come to an end.

Saracens wing Chris Ashton assured he will do "everything within his power" to reclaim his place in the England national squad despite his recent 13-week ban while playing in the Aviva Premiership.

England and Leicester have been dealt a major blow as centre Manu Tuilagi will continue to remain on the sidelines for the next six to eight weeks.

England international Jack Clifford has been ruled out of action for 10 weeks due to an ankle injury which will keep him out of the autumn Tests.