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".
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".
In the lead up to the full international England Students versus France Students on April 11th, the two set up’s Development teams went head to head at West Park Leeds RUFC.
England fell agonisingly short of being crowned RBS 6 Nations champions for the first time under Stuart Lancaster despite toppling France 55-35 in an electrifying evening of mayhem at Twickenham.
This weekend promises to be one of the most exciting climaxes to the championship in years and both Nowell and Lancaster spoke about their desire to win the trophy, the threats that France pose and the mentality that they will be entering the game with while Lancaster also spoke about his selection choices including the omission of Dave Attwood.
If you like mathematics, statistics or bonus points, then this is the subject for you. I am lucky enough to be at Twickenham this Saturday and as the game starts I will know how many points England need to win by!