England

Borthwick encourages Smith to play “Test rugby” for Harlequins after squad omission

After leaving Marcus Smith out of his 26-man squad taking part in a three-day training camp in Brighton, England head coach Steve Borthwick has encouraged the Harlequins fly-half to go out and play “Test match” rugby against Exeter Chiefs this Saturday.
28 February 2023

Match Centre: Wales 10-20 England

England managed to hold off Wales as they revived their Six Nations campaign with a 10-20 win in the third round in Cardiff on Saturday.
25 February 2023

Alex Dombrandt: ‘We’re under no illusions that it’s going to be a tough challenge’

Ahead of England’s trip to Wales, Harlequins No. 8 Alex Dombrandt spoke about his return to Cardiff, the famous Principality Stadium crowd and silencing their opponents.
24 February 2023

Exclusive – Sale Sharks and England flanker Tristan Woodman ahead of first U20s start

On Friday night in Colwyn Bay, Tristan Woodman will make his first start for England U20s against Wales in the third round of the U20 Six Nations.
24 February 2023

‘We do know there are issues in rugby right now’ – Borthwick sympathy for Wales ahead of Six Nations clash

After over a week’s discontent surrounding whether or not England’s trip to Wales would be postponed, Steve Borthwick says his squad “empathise wholeheartedly” with what their opponents have had to go through.
23 February 2023

Jamie George: 'You never want it to get to the point where strikes are on the cards'

Ahead of England's trip to Wales, Jamie George spoke about the troubles that this weekend's opponents have had in the run-up to the fixture and why England won't get in the same boat.
23 February 2023

Lawes and Watson return for England for clash in Cardiff

For England’s trip to Wales in round three of the Guinness Six Nations, head coach Steve Borthwick has confirmed that Courtney Lawes will make his return for England following a calf injury which kept him out of contention the opening two rounds.
23 February 2023

Warren Gatland: 'The focus needs to be on drawing a line in the sand and bringing out the passion, history and expectation'

After a week which has been unprecedented in its drama, Gatland hopes Wales can park the off-field politics for now and bring out their passion ahead of their clash with England.
23 February 2023

Rob Baxter denies Joe Hawkins rumours and feels the lowering of Welsh Rugby's 60-cap law won't have "an immedie effect"

The Exeter boss has dismissed the idea of signing Welsh centre Joe Hawkins + suggested reducing the 60-cap rule down to 25 in Wales won't have a 'big effect right here and now'.
23 February 2023

Wales' Six Nations game against England to go ahead after reaching agreement

Wales' upcoming Six Nations game against England will proceed as per the schedule after the Welsh players decided to call off the strike following an agreement with the board.
23 February 2023

Sale Sharks centre Manu Tuilagi suspended for four games

England and Sale Sharks centre Manu Tuilagi has been handed a four-week ban following his red card incident in Sale's recently concluded game against Northampton Saints.
22 February 2023

Ben Curry replaces Tom in England's trimmed squad

England head coach Steve Borthwick has unveiled the 26-man squad for the upcoming Six Nations game against Wales to be played in Cardiff on Saturday.
21 February 2023

A trip to Cardiff - Itoje and Vunipola discuss upcoming Wales clash

With a Guinness Six Nations clash with Wales coming up this weekend, Saracens and England teammates Maro Itoje and Mako Vunipola discuss the Principality Stadium and more.
20 February 2023

Courtney Lawes, Tom Curry, and George Ford named in England's 36-man squad

England have called up Courtney Lawes, Tom Curry, and George Ford in the 36-man squad ahead of Saturday's Six Nations game against Wales.
19 February 2023

Warren Gatland confident Wales' game against England will go ahead

Wales head coach Warren Gatland expressed confidence that the upcoming round Six Nations game against England will go ahead as per the schedule despite threats of player strikes looming.
19 February 2023

'It's all about what's in the best interest of the team' - Itoje opens up on Borthwick's England

With a week to go until Wales, star England lock Maro Itoje spoke about playing under Steve Borthwick, as well as incoming coaches and Ollie Chessum.
18 February 2023

The Premiership returns - and Lewis Ludlow and Gloucester are ready to 'crack on'

Exclusive: The Cherry and Whites skipper assesses Gloucester's season so far, discusses competition for international recognition and also highlights the importance of the next instalment of The Slater Cup in March.
17 February 2023

Striking the ‘very last option’ for Wales players according to talisman Alun Wyn Jones

On Thursday afternoon, former Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones would not rule out the possibility of a players strike for next Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with England.
16 February 2023

England’s Cockerill expects contract dispute to ‘galvanise’ Wales amid strike talk

England scrum coach Richard Cockerill says that he expects the Wales squad to be “galvanised” by the contract dispute which is causing the group to consider strike action.
15 February 2023

Wasps to play in the Championship next season while Worcester Warriors’ withdraw application

From the start of next season, the RFU have confirmed that Wasps will compete in the Championship.
15 February 2023