England

England head coach Eddie Jones has backed rugby league convert Ben Te'o to succeed in the upcoming Test series against Australia which begins on 11th June in Brisbane.

England's skills coach for the upcoming tour of Australia Glen Ella asserted that Eddie Jones' men are confident of proving their critics wrong during the three-Test series down under.

Australia assistant coach Nathan Grey said he is impressed by England's Maro Itoje and Ben Te'o ahead of the three-Test series between the two teams which begins in Brisbane on Saturday.

England centre Ben Te'o was forced to miss his team's training on Monday ahead of the first Test against Australia in Brisbane on 11th June due to "muscle soreness".

The World Rugby U20 Championship kicks off this week and whilst international head coaches will be focused on their upcoming tests, they will also be paying plenty of attention to the next generation of players showcasing their abilities in Manchester.

Following on from our look at Pool A of the upcoming World Rugby U20 Championship yesterday, we now turn our attentions to the tournament’s humdinger of a group, Pool B.

Australia coach Michael Cheika has refused to indulge in any mind games with England coach Eddie Jones ahead of the three-Test series between the two teams which starts on Saturday.

England coach Eddie Jones believes whichever team wins the first Test in Brisbane will have a massive advantage in the upcoming three-game series against the Wallabies which begins on 11th June.

Queensland Reds captain James Slipper expects England to compete hard during the upcoming three-Test series against the Wallabies which starts on 11th June.

Australia coach Michael Cheika admitted that the Wallabies failed in their attempt to acquire the services of the rugby league convert Ben Te'o.

England's preparation for the upcoming Test series against Australia remained on track despite a ferocious storm hit the Gold Coast on Friday.

Australian head coach Michael Cheika has excluded six players from the preliminary 39-man squad to face England in a three-Test series in June.

Wales international Dan Lydiate is all set to undergo a shoulder surgery, which will keep him on the sidelines for the next three months.

England coach Eddie Jones believes having a successful first Test will be a key to his team's fortune when they tour Australia for a three-Test series in June.

The Rugby Football Union announced that approximately 200 former England players will be involved in the study on the possible effects of concussion.

England captain Dylan Hartley wants his team to create history by becoming the first England side to defeat the Wallabies in a Test series in Australia.

Eddie Jones launched a vigorous defence of fly-half George Ford's performance, saying people need to get some 'perspective' after England's win over Wales.

Wales centre Scott Williams wants his team to remain positive for the upcoming tour of New Zealand despite losing the Old Mutual Wealth Cup against England at Twickenham on Sunday.

Northampton centre Luther Burrell has been added to the England squad for the upcoming Australian tour in June replacing injured Leicester centre Manu Tuilagi.

England coach Eddie Jones has backed fly-half George Ford to perform well in the Australian tour despite not being at his best in the 27-13 victory over Wales at Twickenham on Sunday.