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.
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.
Former England and Sale Sharks flanker Hendre Fourie has sadly had to announce his retirement from the professional game this season, after battling with a long-standing shoulder injury. However, the South African born forward has embarked on a new challenge – Number Cruncherz.
O2, proud partner of England Rugby, today announced that it has created ‘Wear the Rose’, the first fully immersive 360-degree virtual reality sports experience, using the revolutionary Oculus Rift technology.
Stuart Lancaster insists England intend continuing the resurrection of their RBS 6 Nations title assault by bringing Twickenham to its feet for the visit of Ireland.