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England and Harlequins prop Joe Marler has received a two-game ban for his "gypsy boy" comment directed towards Wales forward Samson Lee.

Joe Marler has apologised for calling Wales prop Samson Lee a "gypsy boy", and insisted he is not a racist ahead of a World Rugby misconduct hearing on Tuesday.

With England now just over four months into Eddie Jones’ tenure, it’s fair to say that the initial impact of his appointment has been a very successful one.

England’s Grand Slam was a fantastic achievement, but this is only the beginning of an exciting side which we can become, says 2003 World Cup winner Lewis Moody.

Joe Marler will face a misconduct hearing on Tuesday, April 5 over his "gypsy boy" slur against Wales prop Samson Lee.

England heroes Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell made try-scoring returns to domestic action as Saracens emphatically reclaimed top spot in the Aviva Premiership against former leaders Exeter.

England prop Joe Marler will face an independent misconduct hearing for verbally abusing Wales counterpart Samson Lee, World Rugby have confirmed.

England chief Ian Ritchie has hinted against a Rugby Football Union (RFU) return for axed World Cup boss Stuart Lancaster.

England chief Ian Ritchie believes RBS 6 Nations bosses clearing Joe Marler over his "gypsy boy" slur to Samson Lee "should be the end of the matter".

Eddie Jones has sent his Grand Slam winners back to their clubs with the warning that none of them are assured of their places when England tour Australia in June.

Martin Johnson believes England locks Maro Itoje and George Kruis can both start for the British and Irish Lions in Australia next summer.

James Haskell refused to contemplate withdrawing from England's Grand Slam match even when a debilitating back spasm left him in "hell".

Eddie Jones is poised to retain "likeable rogue" Dylan Hartley as captain for the summer tour to Australia as England turn their gaze to the next staging post on their quest to become the dominant force in the game

England coach Eddie Jones met the media in the wake of their Grand Slam win in France.

Eddie Jones acclaimed his Grand Slam champions as the dominant force in the northern hemisphere but insists England's success in his debut campaign as head coach is only the beginning.

Eddie Jones' England sealed the 2016 RBS 6 Nations Grand Slam in Paris on Saturday.

A tense 31-21 victory over France in Paris propelled England to their first Grand Slam since 2003, completing a triumphant debut campaign at the helm for Eddie Jones.

Eddie Jones has urged England to earn the right to "beat their chest" by seizing the ultimate prize in the northern hemisphere.

England have named Joe Marler on the bench for Saturday's Grand Slam match against France in Paris after making two changes to their starting line-up.