England

Head coach Stuart Lancaster accepts that England must win this year’s RBS 6 Nations as they seek to match the mounting excitement that has accompanied through the tournament as they build towards the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

England backs Manu Tuilagi and Marland Yarde have both been restored into the England EPS squad ahead of Sunday’s vital RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales at Twickenham.

Stuart Lancaster insists an older and wiser England now have the experience to prevent last year's Millennium Stadium disaster from unfolding again

Chris Walker, the 22-year old Leeds Carnegie back-rower, former England Under 20s Captain and player tipped for big things in the English game has another accomplishment to add to his already impressive career – playing for Leeds alongside his younger brother Jack.

Stuart Lancaster views Ben Morgan as a like-for-like replacement for Billy Vunipola as England's RBS 6 Nations title challenge enters a critical phase

Andy Farrell felt England had displayed "massive balls" in their 13-10 RBS 6 Nations victory over Ireland at Twickenham.

Shaun Edwards believes that England boss Stuart Lancaster and his fellow coaches deserve "a pat on the back" for having the courage to blood young players.

England number eight Billy Vunipola has been ruled out of the remainder of the RBS 6 Nations with an ankle injury.

England number eight Billy Vunipola is to undergo a scan on his ankle injury on Monday afternoon, the Rugby Football Union has announced.

Andy Farrell felt England had displayed "massive balls" in their 13-10 RBS 6 Nations victory over Ireland at Twickenham.

Legendary Irish and British Lions centre Brian O’Driscoll has beaten a stomach bug in time to start for Ireland against England at Twickenham on Saturday, when he will equal George Gregan’s world-record 139 caps.

England have selected David Wilson at tighthead prop and named uncapped Bath teammate George Ford on the bench for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations match against Ireland.

England Captain Chris Robshaw has warned Grand Slam-chasing Ireland that recent meetings between the title rivals prevents England from being intimidated by reputations.

We are all well-accustomed to seeing Saracens and England wing David Stettle speeding down the flanks and crossing the whitewash; however, the Lymn-born flyer is taking up a new role alongside his own game, by fronting a sevens festival – Sevens and the City.

With the England squad re-convening after the weekend’s break, Assistant coach Andy Farrell insists that young Bath playmaker George Ford would be ready to make his debut in Saturday’s Six Nations showdown with Ireland.

As Stuart Lancaster continues to mould his England side ahead of the 2015 World Cup, recent reports suggest he may have a wildcard ready to play come the start of the tournament.

England prop Dan Cole will miss the remainder of the 2014 RBS 6 Nations campaign because of a bulging disc in his neck which is trapping a nerve.

Dylan Hartley is enjoying his England resurgence, acutely aware of how quickly shifting sands can intervene to disturb a career.

Stuart Lancaster now views the first Test of England's tour to New Zealand as an important source of guidance as he ponders the composition of his World Cup squad.

Jonny Wilkinson believes that his role as an unofficial coach at Toulon could help extend his career.