England

Saracens number eight Billy Vunipola has expressed his sympathy for England rival Ben Morgan after he suffered a broken leg last week.

The Rugby Football Union has defended itself against accusations of seeking to take financial advantage of this year's home World Cup by releasing additional England strips.

Nick Easter insists he has improved during his three-year international exile as support for his England recall gathers momentum.

England number eight Ben Morgan looks set to miss the entire RBS 6 Nations after breaking his leg in Gloucester's Aviva Premiership victory over Saracens on Friday night.

Leicester prop Dan Cole has emerged as a doubt for England's opening game of the RBS Six Nations against Wales.

England captain Chris Robshaw has revealed that his decision not to undergo shoulder surgery was driven by next month's RBS 6 Nations Championship opener against Wales in Cardiff.

Stuart Lancaster has picked the brains of other sporting leaders including Sir Dave Brailsford and Roy Hodgson as he tries to leave no stone unturned ahead of this year's World Cup.

England head coach Stuart Lancaster believes that hosting this year's Rugby World Cup could work to his side's advantage.

England head coach Stuart Lancaster says he will "have a conversation" with hooker Dylan Hartley following the Northampton man's latest disciplinary misdemeanour.

Sarah Hunter and Rochelle Clark, two members of England's victorious women's rugby World Cup-winning team, received MBEs in the New Year Honours.

England forwards Dylan Hartley and Courtney Lawes have both signed new contracts with Aviva Premiership champions Northampton.

On Sunday evening, the England women’s rugby team were crowned Team of the Year at the prestigious BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards, following a fine campaign that saw them lift the Women’s Rugby World Cup earlier this year.

Stuart Lancaster has floated the possibility of Sam Burgess making his England debut for the Saxons against the Irish Wolfhounds on January 30.

The November Autumn Internationals have finished with two of the best Northern Hemisphere teams beating two of the best Southern Hemisphere teams, is this the end of Southern Hemisphere dominance?

Head coach Stuart Lancaster expressed quiet satisfaction after England dealt with the pressure to claim a morale-boosting 26-17 victory over World Cup opponents Australia in the QBE International at Twickenham.

England coach Stuart Lancaster insists the superior consistency of Billy Twelvetrees has tipped the scales after handing the Gloucester centre the No.12 jersey at Owen Farrell’s expense ahead of Saturday’s clash with Australia.

Chris Robshaw admits England's autumn outlook hinges on one final assault at Twickenham and failure against Australia would leave two months to stew over a dismal QBE Series.

England head coach Stuart Lancaster has confirmed he will retain George Ford at fly-half for Saturday's QBE International against Australia, but Owen Farrell's place is now under pressure.

Australia winger Adam Ashley-Cooper believes Saturday's QBE International against England will give the Wallabies a strong taste of what is to come at the World Cup next year.

England number eight Billy Vunipola has been replaced by Thomas Waldrom in the squad preparing for Saturday's QBE International against Australia because of concussion.