England

Uruguay chief Pablo Lemoine promises to attack

Uruguay head coach Pablo Lemoine vowed to hunt further tries against eliminated World Cup hosts England in Manchester on Saturday after his side's first scores in 12 years.
7 October 2015

The Rugby World Cup is coming to the Northwest

The organisers of the Rugby World Cup need to be congratulated on the quality of the event so far. Now it comes to the Northwest for the first time.
6 October 2015

Burgess dropped as England make eight changes for Uruguay

Sam Burgess is among the casualties as England have named a revamped matchday 23 for Saturday's final World Cup group match against Uruguay in Manchester.
6 October 2015

Alleged breach of coaching protocol adds to misery for England

England's torrid time at their own World Cup has continued with the news they are being investigated for an alleged breach of protocol - communicating with matchday officials - during Saturday's 33-13 routing at the hands of Australia.
6 October 2015

Ex-South Africa coach Jake White keen on England role

Former South Africa coach Jake White has declared his interest in taking over the England national team should they move on from Stuart Lancaster.
6 October 2015

Gatland sorry for Stuart Lancaster's exit from 'group of hell'

Wales boss Warren Gatland has condemned the "ridiculous" decision to draw the 2015 World Cup pools almost three years ago.
5 October 2015

Where do England go from here

That is the question which the RFU, Stuart Lancaster, England’s 31-man squad and an entire nation of fans are asking themselves.
5 October 2015

Ripples of squad disharmony threaten to rock England even further

England will begin the build-up to their final match of the World Cup against Uruguay on Saturday amid revelations of squad disharmony.
5 October 2015

'No hasty reaction' to World Cup exit - RFU

The Rugby Football Union has ruled out any "hasty reaction" after England were knocked out of the World Cup by a 33-13 defeat to Australia at Twickenham.
4 October 2015

Hosts bow out to a dominant Australia performance

England's worst nightmare became grim reality as they crashed out of the World Cup with a whimper after a 33-13 rout by Australia condemned them to becoming the first host nation to fail to reach the knockout phase.
3 October 2015

Everyone in Wales will be cheering Australia - Lee Byrne

Former full-back Lee Byrne admits that all Wales’ supporters will be supporting Australia when they play England later today (3rd October) and believes it will be another close contest.
3 October 2015

Rowntree welcomes pressure of win or bust World Cup

Graham Rowntree insists England will embrace the expectation of a nation when they attempt to save their World Cup by toppling Australia.
2 October 2015

Cipriani believes no Australia player would get in the England side

Danny Cipriani has invited unwanted attention on to England on the eve of their critical clash with Australia by declaring that not a single Wallaby would be good enough to be selected in Stuart Lancaster's team.
2 October 2015

Joseph returns from injury for Australia World Cup clash

England have named Jonathan Joseph at outside centre and demoted Sam Burgess to the bench for Saturday's decisive World Cup clash with Australia at Twickenham.
1 October 2015

Australia revert back to their 'Fiji' team

Australia have paired the double threat of Michael Hooper and David Pocock in a bid to blitz England at the breakdown in Saturday's crucial World Cup battle.
1 October 2015

Students and teachers at RWC 2015

Two years ago I was in Australia playing and watching sport. I attended AFL training sessions and was at the MCG on Boxing Day for that world record crowd. Boy the Aussies love sport and are so competitive.
30 September 2015

Sam Burgess ready for must-win game

Sam Burgess' time in Australian rugby league has given him an insight into the mentality the Wallabies will bring to Saturday's decisive World Cup clash at Twickenham.
30 September 2015

Easter called up by England in Vunipola absence

England have called up Nick Easter to their World Cup squad after Billy Vunipola was ruled out of the tournament by a knee injury.
28 September 2015

A fan's reflection on England 25-28 Wales

For our reporter Chris Heal, Saturday night at Twickenham was a fantastic experience. Talking Rugby Union have five of their staff accredited by Rugby World Cup and to date have covered 9 games.
28 September 2015

Wood escapes ban over Liam Williams incident

England flanker Tom Wood has been cleared to play against Australia on Saturday after being warned, and not cited, for striking Wales full-back Liam Williams.
28 September 2015