England

All Blacks 20-15 England: Good Fortune or Good Management?

As the action finally dies down in Auckland after a fantastic opening test to the three-match series, Talking Rugby Union’s man in the land of the black fern brings his thoughts and reaction from the game…
10 June 2014

England Sevens Call-Up For Mark Bright

London Scottish skipper Mark Bright's outstanding season and remarkable try scoring exploits have been rewarded further this week after the number eight was called up to the England Sevens squad ahead of this summer's Commonwealth Games.
10 June 2014

England face tricky selection calls

Mike Catt admits England's coaching team face the toughest of selection meetings as they finalise plans for the second Test against New Zealand.
9 June 2014

New Zealand take last gasp win

England slipped to a painful late defeat in their first Test against New Zealand knowing that a glorious opportunity to topple the world champions had eluded them.
8 June 2014

June Internationals and Pacific Nations Cup Round 1 Preview

Talking Rugby Union’s southern hemisphere correspondent Scotty Donaldson brings you a comprehensive look at all of the international action taking place this weekend…
6 June 2014

England - New Zealand: Care Out

Danny Care has lost his race for fitness after suffering a shoulder injury in training this week and will, therefore, be replaced by Ben Youngs for the first Test of the tour on Saturday.
6 June 2014

England v New Zealand: Rowntree Previews the Tour

England Forwards Coach Graham Rowntree chats to Alex Payne and QBE Rugby ahead of the summer tour of New Zealand, which kicks off this weekend at Eden Park in Auckland.
6 June 2014

England v New Zealand: Catt Previews the Tour

England Attacking Skills Coach Mike Catt chats to Alex Payne and QBE Rugby ahead of the summer tour of New Zealand, which kicks off this weekend at Eden Park in Auckland.
6 June 2014

England Name their Team as Care Doubts Emerge

England Head Coach Stuart Lancaster unveiled his starting XV last night for the first Test against New Zealand at Eden Park; however, it has emerged that pivotal scrum-half Danny Care is now an injury doubt.
5 June 2014

Launchbury Ready for Retallick and New Zealand Battle

Still just 23-years-old, Joe Launchbury has stamped his authority on an England second row shirt and cemented himself as a real force to be reckoned with in international rugby.
4 June 2014

Lewis Moody talks England in New Zealand

The last time England visited New Zealand, Lewis Moody was the captain and the 2003 Rugby World Cup winner is confident the England team travelling to face the All Blacks will come away from the series with something to show for their efforts.
4 June 2014

Retallick Unsure of England Players

England have been gifted their team talk for Saturday's first Test against New Zealand after blundering All Black Brodie Retallick failed to correctly name a member of Stuart Lancaster's squad.
4 June 2014

England Prepare for First Test

Ahead of Wednesday night’s starting team announcements for the first Test in Auckland, it looks as though rugby league convert Kyle Eastmond will line-up at inside centre.
4 June 2014

England XV vs. Barbarians - Gallery

All Blacks wing Hosea Gear's two late tries helped the Barbarians restore their tarnished reputation in a 39-29 victory over a youthful and enterprising England XV at Twickenham.
3 June 2014

All Blacks Name Squad: Read to Miss Auckland

England have had a slight boost to their chances in New Zealand, as 2013 World Player of the Year Kieran Read will miss the first Test of the tour in Auckland.
3 June 2014

Twelvetrees Out of First Test

England centre Billy Twelvetrees appears to have lost his race to be fit for Saturday's first Test against New Zealand at Eden Park.
3 June 2014

Barbarians see off England XV

All Blacks wing Hosea Gear's two late tries helped the Barbarians restore their tarnished reputation in a 39-29 victory over a youthful and enterprising England XV at Twickenham.
2 June 2014

England to start with new Captain in Kitchener

Leicester Tigers lock Graham Kitchener will captain the England XV to face the Barbarians at Twickenham on Sunday.
28 May 2014

Cipriani back in the firing line

Danny Cipriani admits he must rediscover his instinctive attacking acumen to rescue his international career in New Zealand after six years in the England wilderness.
28 May 2014

7 Reasons Why England Will Be Competitive Against the All Blacks

Talking Rugby Union's southern hemisphere correspondent Scotty Donaldson brings you the inside scoop from Down Under; New Zealand's thoughts on the coming summer tour of the country and seven reasons why the test matches might be a lot closer than many first think...
27 May 2014