England

Stuart Lancaster praised England's try hero Mike Brown for lifting the team "by the scruff of the neck" to secure victory against Fiji - and a potentially crucial bonus point.

England's display will have provided both heart for Stuart Lancaster and some heart-burn - though you may need a TMO decision to verify that opinion.

Austin Healey, who was part of England's World Cup squad in 1999, believes the depth of the current squad puts them in position to go well at this year's competition.

England have been told to embrace the "time of their lives" with Graham Rowntree declaring it is under-pressure Fiji whose nerve will be tested when the World Cup opens at Twickenham on Friday night.

Dan Carter has warned England to beware of "freak" Nemani Nadolo when Fiji visit Twickenham for Friday's World Cup opener.

Former New Zealand winger Jonah Lomu has warned England that Fiji will feel no fear in Friday's World Cup opener and can cause an upset at Twickenham.

Fiji captain Akapusi Qera insists enmity will replace friendship in Friday's World Cup opener against England at Twickenham.

England have named an unchanged starting XV for Friday's World Cup opener against Fiji at Twickenham.

If you’re not already counting the hours until England and Fiji open the 2015 Rugby World Cup, you should be.

Ben Youngs has warned England of the danger posed by Fiji if they enter the second half of Friday's World Cup opener sensing an upset is possible.

Bath head coach Mike Ford has backed Sam Burgess to remain with the Aviva Premiership club for the next four years despite speculation linking the 26-year-old with a return to rugby league.

England head coach Stuart Lancaster has denied his decision to suspend Manu Tuilagi from the team until January came in the knowledge that the centre would not be fit.

England centre Manu Tuilagi has sought to restore his reputation by outlining his version of the events that led to his conviction for assaulting two female police officers.

World Cup winner Jason Robinson believes Sam Burgess will have every intention of making England's starting line-up when the tournament starts next week.

Sir Clive Woodward has warned Stuart Lancaster "one stupid tweet" from any of his players could derail England's World Cup bid on home soil.

Jonny Wilkinson has thrown his weight behind George Ford's bid to lead England's World Cup charge at fly-half.

England will enter the World Cup armed with a confidence-enhancing 21-13 victory over Ireland but will know they should have emerged more convincing winners over the RBS 6 Nations champions in their final warm-up game.

England have opted to take the away dressing room at Twickenham for Saturday's clash with Ireland in preparation for their World Cup opener against Fiji.

Sam Burgess has revealed that Will Carling contacted him to explain his claim that the inexperience of England's rugby league convert would be exposed during the World Cup.

Ireland will wheel out all available big guns for their final World Cup warm-up match against England at Twickenham on Saturday, except Cian Healy and Rob Kearney.