England

Alex Goode will spearhead England's counter-attack threat and ease the loss of Mike Brown for the pivotal RBS 6 Nations showdown with Ireland, according to Simon Zebo.

England full-back Mike Brown has been ruled out of Sunday's RBS 6 Nations match against Ireland after suffering a setback in his recovery from concussion, the Rugby Football Union has announced.

England lock George Kruis admits facing Paul O'Connell was a "distant dream" when he joined the legions of travelling fans watching Ireland's talisman lead the 2009 British and Irish Lions tour.

Chris Pennell was called up to the England training squad last night as cover for Mike Brown who is still going through the graduated return to play concussion protocol.

Simon Middleton has been appointed as the new head coach of the England Women's side, the Rugby Football Union has announced.

George Ford has warned England not to fall into France's trap of targeting Johnny Sexton at all costs in the pivotal RBS 6 Nations clash against Ireland in Dublin.

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Hollywood actor and director Russell Crowe insists Sam Burgess should have been fast-tracked into the England team despite the indifferent start to his union career.

Danny Cipriani has admitted he took international rugby "for granted" before his seven-year Twickenham exile - but has vowed never to relinquish his England place again.

Week 2 or round 2 of the Six Nations has been and gone. Our expert analyst in the Southern Hemisphere, Scott Donaldson, looks back on what he saw.

England have handed Mike Brown two days' complete rest in a bid to ensure their first-choice full-back can face Ireland in a potential RBS 6 Nations decider in Dublin.

We discussed the implications of the Six Nations taking place on a Valentine's weekend, the conclusion was it was a shame England weren't playing Italy in Rome.

Stuart Lancaster insists England now have more players with 'x-factor' in their ranks than at any other time in his three-year reign as head coach.

Joe Marler believes England have taken a significant step in their development by learning to problem solve on the pitch.

England have named an unchanged team for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy at Twickenham.

England's World Cup year gained lift-off at the Millennium Stadium as they launched their RBS 6 Nations campaign by recording a stirring 21-16 victory over Wales.

Six Nations 2015 is here and for those playing fantasy rugby games, it is difficult to know which players to select. Fortunately help is at hand from our man Scott Donaldson.

Ex-England international Paul Sackey gives us his thoughts on England this Six Nations, as well as the emerging talent rising to the top in his old position on the wing.

Jonathan Joseph hopes England will be able to emulate Bath's cavalier style when they face Wales in Friday night's RBS 6 Nations opener at the Millennium Stadium.

England have named Danny Cipriani and Nick Easter on the bench for Friday night's RBS 6 Nations opener against Wales in Cardiff.