England

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

‘I can’t say that it wasn’t the best thing for me’ – Lawrence on Bath move following starting return for England

Following his Player of the Match performance in England’s 31-14 win over Italy on Sunday afternoon, Ollie Lawrence says that his move to Bath after his boyhood club, Worcester Warriors, folded was perhaps the best thing for him.
14 February 2023

England add Bath prop Will Stuart to training squad

England have recalled Bath prop Will Stuart to the 26-man training squad announced on Tuesday.
14 February 2023

Steve Borthwick: ‘We can’t keep letting teams have momentum late in games against us’

After England’s 31-14 win over Italy in the Guinness Six Nations, Steve Borthwick believes his England side made significant steps forward following their loss to Scotland a week prior.
13 February 2023

Player Ratings: England 31 - 14 Italy

After England's dominant win over Italy on Sunday afternoon, Imogen Ainsworth has provided her ratings after the home side picked up a first win under Steve Borthwick.
13 February 2023

England pick up 31-14 victory over Italy to get off the mark under Borthwick

After a damning loss to Scotland a weekend ago, Steve Borthwick’s England were 31-14 winners over Italy at Twickenham in what was the head coaches first victory as head coach.
12 February 2023

‘Talented’ and ‘determined’ – England’s new-look midfield in the eyes of Borthwick

Selecting a new-look midfield for the visit of Italy to Twickenham Stadium in round two of the Guinness Six Nations, Steve Borthwick spoke about the inclusion of Ollie Lawrence and Henry Slade in his starting XV.
11 February 2023