England

England will "keep an open mind" on potential World Cup bolters such as Saracens lock Maro Itoje, according to backs coach Andy Farrell.

The New Zealand Rugby Union have been extremely active in their attempts to bolster their already formidable sevens team with some extra firepower ahead of the sport’s debut at the Rio Olympics in 2016.

England and Harlequins full back Mike Brown may not play again this season due to ongoing concussion issues, according to reports.

England lock Joe Launchbury is hopeful of making his comeback in Wasps' Aviva Premiership clash with Leicester on May 9 as the final stage of his rehabilitation enters "crunch time".

On Sunday 12 April Sale Sharks travelled to the Madejski Stadium in their pursuit of a top six, or even top four, finish in the Aviva Premiership and a Champions Cup spot.

Bath have announced the signing of England Sevens international Jeff Williams.

Robbie Henshaw’s rise to international rugby has been one of the least talked about success stories of the last year.

England Students loose out 28-7 to France Universities over the weekend.

England Students will face France Universities this Saturday 11th April, KO 6:30pm local time at Stade Paul Chandon, Épernay Rugby Club.

There was no shortage of murmurings last week, as rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield announced he would be leaving the 13-man code and joining Yorkshire Carnegie for the 2015/16 season.

Dai Young believes Wasps stars Joe Simpson and Elliot Daly will struggle to crack England's World Cup squad, admitting "I don't know what more they can do".

England Students will face France Universities on Saturday 11th April following their 32-16 win over Portugal XV in January.

Mike Brown admitted he would adopt a "cautious" approach in recovering from his latest concussion setback.

Manu Tuilagi could forge an "impressive" World Cup midfield with George Ford and Jonathan Joseph for England, according to South Africa star Bryan Habana.

As the 2015 Rugby World Cup draws ever closer Mike Stanton continues to look at some of the best young players that could feature at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. This week it is Exeter Chiefs’ playmaker, Henry Slade.

Courtney Lawes has established himself as the best defensive lock in world rugby over the last few years and deserves to be in the conversation as one of the very best at his position.

Jonny Wilkinson has rubbished reports he will join England's back-room staff for the World Cup, claiming "they've already got all the coaches they need".

Debbie Jevans has resigned as chief executive of the Rugby World Cup 2015 organising committee due to "personal reasons".

England captain Chris Robshaw is "devastated" after his side ended up being RBS 6 Nations runners-up for the fourth year in a row at the weekend.

A new and official ticket re-sale service for the 2015 Rugby World Cup begins this week.