England

National Two player Luke Cozens says new tackle law changes are similar to ones he experienced in France.

Experienced lock forward Courtney Lawes and uncapped hooker George McGuigan have been forced to withdraw from the England after picking up injuries over the weekend.

England have suffered a double blow ahead of the Six Nations opener against Scotland with Courtney Lawes and George McGuigan withdrawn from the training squad due to injuries.

Four days on from England announcing their 36-man squad for the Guinness Six Nations, TRUs Joe Harvey has taken a look at the key ins and outs in Steve Borthwick’s squad.

The Rugby Football Union have confirmed that the RFU Council had voted to lower the height of the tackle in community rugby.

Following his call-up to the Scotland national team, Bath wing Ruaridh McConnochie says that it has been “surreal” to be named in Gregor Townsend’s squad for the Guinness Six Nations.

With the Guinness Six Nations getting underway in just over two weeks, Steve Borthwick spoke about the work he and his players must do with a Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland coming up to start his reign.

Defence coach Kevin Sinfield says that England captain, Owen Farrell “understands tackle height stuff” with the fly-half currently serving a ban for a high shot against Gloucester in the Gallagher Premiership.

TRU's Elizabeth Cartwright caught up with Red Roses head coach Simon Middleton to reflect on the last 12 months, World Cup final heartache and what the future may hold for the England boss.

After announcing that Owen Farrell will be England’s captain after unveiling his first 36-man England squad as head coach, Steve Borthwick says that the 31-year-old’s character is “integral” to the development of his team moving forward.

Billy Vunipola, Jonny May and Jack Nowell miss out on Borthwick's first England squad while the in-form Dan Cole, Elliot Daly and Ben Curry are included with Owen Farrell named as captain.

Just over a month from his sacking as England boss, Eddie Jones has replaced Australia coach Dave Rennie on a five-year deal which will conclude after the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Coming into the third round of Heineken Champions Cup action, Ollie Chessum and his Leicester Tigers teammates have experienced back-to-back losses in the Gallagher Premiership and will be looking to get back to winning ways against Clermont.

England skipper Owen Farrell is set to be available for the Six Nations opener against Scotland despite a four-week suspension.

Three weeks after the departure of Steve Borthwick as Leicester Tigers head coach to take on the England job, Tigers CEO Andrea Pinchen spoke about the team’s plan for succession in the months to come.

England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie is a doubtful starter for the Six Nations campaign following an ankle injury.

England have included Harlequins coach Nick Evans in the backroom staff for the Six Nations tournament.

On his first outing as Englands’ defence coach, Kevin Sinfield spoke about taking on the role, learning about fight from Rob Burrow and Steve Borthwick, as well as recognising that World Cups don’t come around often.

The Rugby Football Union has confirmed that Matt Proudfoot has left his role as forwards coach with immediate effect.

Ahead of playing his second game for Mitsubishi Sagamihara DynaBoars in Japan, former Worcester Warriors back Jamie Shillcock spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about leaving the West Midlands, his new challenge and hopes for Sixways.