England

The time is now for England. The World Cup is what they have been waiting for

TRU has been lucky enough to speak to many coaches and players who have all been connected to the Red Roses during this World Cup cycle. Their progress has been remarkable and now it is their time to deliver in New Zealand.
4 October 2022

England players will have to be committed in making tackles - Eddie Jones

England coach Eddie Jones has urged his players to stay committed to the tackles if they are to be in contention for the national selection.
1 October 2022

Mark Cueto on Worcester's plight, why more can be done and how England are shaping up for France 2023

Former Sale Sharks commercial director discusses the current situations surrounding Worcester and Wasps + shares his views on Eddie Jones' recent training squad announcement with the autumns on the horizon.
28 September 2022

Sam Simmonds included in 36-member training squad of England

England coach Eddie Jones has included Sam Simmonds in the 36-member training squad for the upcoming autumn series.
26 September 2022

Dan Cole: ‘I’m enjoying playing for Leicester’

Following Leicester Tigers’ 41-21 win over East Midlands rivals Northampton Saints, 35-year-old tighthead prop Dan Cole spoke about longevity in the game, the importance of the scrum and the potential of an England recall.
25 September 2022

Alex Mitchell Exclusive: ‘I don’t think I am world-class by any means’

The Northampton Saints scrum-half spoke to TRU's Joe Harvey about about his rich vein of form, breaking into the England squad and playing Leicester Tigers this weekend.
23 September 2022

Louis Deacon Interview: "I have been there as a player...you genuinely believe you should be going"

Red Roses forwards coach Louis Deacon has experienced missing out on a World Cup as a player and he tells TRU how difficult it was to omit some established names from England's squad for New Zealand 2021.
21 September 2022

Exclusive: Cassius Cleaves on his rise from rookie prop to hot prospect with Harlequins

Coming out of schoolboy rugby, Cassius Cleaves was touted as one of the hottest prospects in the game. The 19-year-old Harlequins wing spoke to Joe Harvey about his journey to professional rugby and developing at one of the Premiership’s biggest clubs.
20 September 2022

Luke Northmore Exclusive: ‘This weekend is definitely about us putting our best foot forward’

Ahead of a London derby with Saracens at The Stoop, Harlequins centre Luke Northmore spoke to TRU about the club’s opening weekend in the Gallagher Premiership, mentality and his own international ambitions.
16 September 2022

Ollie Lawrence: ‘We are trying to just focus on the rugby for now’

Following Worcester Warriors’ 45-14 loss to London Irish on Saturday afternoon, Ollie Lawrence expressed how he and his teammates’ main focus is rugby going forward.
12 September 2022

Dan Kelly Exclusive: ‘We don’t do complacency at our place’

Despite missing out on the Gallagher Premiership final due to injury, Leicester's Dan Kelly is determined to come back stronger as the Tigers set their sights on defending their crown.
8 September 2022

Dave Walder Exclusive: ‘Everyone has got the best plan until they get punched in the face’

Taking charge of his first Gallagher Premiership game as Newcastle Falcons head coach this weekend against Harlequins, Dave Walder spoke to TRU about the team’s culture after a 12th place finish last season under Dean Richards.
7 September 2022

Northampton Saints’ Tommy Freeman on his international summer and the new season

After making his England debut in the Test series win against Australia down under, Northampton Saints’ Tommy Freeman reflected on a summer full of memories and looked forward to the new season.
5 September 2022

An invite to Pennyhill, a chat with Simon Middleton and how excited we should all be for the Red Roses

TRU's Elizabeth Cartwright was invited down to Pennyhill Park by Red Roses head coach Simon Middleton to find out how England are preparing for the World Cup.
2 September 2022

Abbie Ward Exclusive: “I don’t think you have seen the Red Roses in full flow yet”

England may not have tasted defeat since July 2019, but the message from forward Abbie Ward highlights exactly why Simon Middleton’s side are the favourites to win the World Cup in New Zealand.
31 August 2022

“It’s just bleak, isn’t it.” - Ellis Genge on Worcester Warriors

The England and Bristol Bears prop described the situation in the West Midlands as ‘bleak’ with just over a week to go until the start of the new Gallagher Premiership season.
25 August 2022

Max Clementson Exclusive: Why England will be “throwing the kitchen sink” at LA

With the final round of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series taking place in Los Angeles just days away, England Sevens’ Max Clementson spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about the past few months as an international and the groups ‘last dance’.
21 August 2022

Exclusive: Hometown head coach Alex Rae on making Coventry’s supporters proud

Coventry Rugby’s new head coach Alex Rae spoke to TRU about taking charge of his hometown team in the Championship.
18 August 2022

Danny Cipriani joins criticism on Eddie Jones

Danny Cipriani has came down heavily at England coach Eddie Jones for his criticism on English rugby's private school system.
12 August 2022

Emily Scarratt Interview: “We are preparing for something massive”

England Women held an open training session at Twickenham in front of 1,500 fans as the Red Roses were put through their paces ahead of the World Cup in New Zealand.
12 August 2022