England

France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has picked a strong pack that is close to first choice in the hope of outmuscling England once again in Saturday's World Cup warm-up match in Paris.

England field a starting XV that is close to full strength for Saturday's showdown with France in Paris.

England head coach Stuart Lancaster insists selecting his centres for the World Cup is a decision that will go down to the wire, but appears to be closing in on his preferred quartet.

Brad Barritt is a doubt for England's clash with France on Saturday as centre continues to provide head coach Stuart Lancaster with the most challenging conundrum in selection.

Sam Burgess was satisfied with his England debut as the frustration of playing an alien code continues to give way to enjoyment.

England and France got their Rugby World Cup warm-up schedules underway on Saturday night, with England triumphing over France at Twickenham, 19-14.

Stuart Lancaster has named an experimental side to play France this weekend, clearly with an emphasis on examining the potential merits of his fringe players, rather than honing the chemistry of his 1st XV.

Martin Johnson insists England's path through what could be the toughest group in World Cup history is fraught with danger, but believes the rewards will be great if they progress as winners.

The Hawk-Eye system will make its international rugby debut during England-France on Saturday

Tom Wood has set the scene for England's clash with France at Twickenham on Saturday by warning his teammates their World Cup dream is at stake.

Sam Burgess will make his England debut against France on Saturday with Stuart Lancaster insisting he has earned his place in the team after proving himself on the training field.

England have narrowed their back three options after removing three wings including Chris Ashton from their training squad for the World Cup.

England are to reduce their training squad for the World Cup by eight players on Friday evening as head coach Stuart Lancaster closes in on the final 31 who will carry the nation's hopes this autumn.

Stuart Lancaster has confirmed Danny Cipriani remains in contention for a place in England’s 2015 Rugby World Cup squad.

Jonny May is the leading contender to complete England's complement of wings at the World Cup after being described by Stuart Lancaster as the star performer of the summer training camp.

As if England's Pool A wasn't tough enough, the 'group of death' just had its' status well and truly reinforced.

Danny Cipriani’s chances of making England’s Rugby World Cup squad have been given a huge boost, after he was re-bailed until November.

Cross-code convert Sam Burgess is being pushed into a midfield role by England to cover for the absence of powerhouse Manu Tuilagi, according to former wing Mark Cueto.

Andy Farrell insists the commitment of England's players during their two-week World Cup training camp in Denver has been "awe-inspiring".

The English national team may not be getting the game time exposure that the likes of New Zealand and South Africa currently are in The Rugby Championship, but they are being put through their paces.