England

Non-playing Reserve Column – What are Eddie Jones’ plans at fly-half and No. 8?

Following Eddie Jones’ Six Nations squad announcement on Tuesday, in his latest column for TRU, Joe Harvey has taken a look at No. 8 and fly-half, with those position groups seemingly lacking.
23 January 2022

Why 'grown up' Cowan-Dickie is ready to fight for both club and country

Cowan-Dickie is a full international, a Premiership and Champions Cup winner and a British and Irish Lion, but the Exeter Chiefs forward continues to challenge himself.
22 January 2022

Saracens issue statement as Owen Farrell sustains another injury setback

England skipper Owen Farrell's chances of featuring in the Six Nations opener against Scotland has been dealt another blow following another injury setback.
21 January 2022

“Six Nations will be won by most adaptable team” – Eddie Jones following squad announcement

After announcing a 36-man squad that will begin preparations for the 2022 Guinness Six Nations, Eddie Jones spoke about the six uncapped players he has invited to Brighton and getting the balance right between winning now and in France next year.
19 January 2022

Exclusive: Doncaster’s Steve Boden talks promotion and being Yorkshire’s leading light

Joe Harvey spoke to Doncaster Head Coach Steve Boden about the team’s aspirations and the club's application to join the Premiership.
19 January 2022

Six uncapped players in England's 36-man Six Nations squad

England coach Eddie Jones has named six uncapped players in the 36-man squad for the upcoming Six Nations tournament.
18 January 2022

England Sevens name squad for Malaga Sevens

England men’s Sevens head coach Tony Roques has announced the squad for Malaga Sevens that will be played between 21st and 23rd January.
17 January 2022

Joe Batley Exclusive: From the dream nearly being over to Worcester regular

With Toulon making the trip to Sixways this weekend, Worcester Warriors lock Joe Batley, spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about the club’s season so far, growing up, his personality and the 25-year-old’s hopes for the future.
14 January 2022

Leicester Tigers “unrecognisable” as they bid to equal club record

Former Tigers hooker George Chuter can feel the sense of optimism around his old club again as they look to add their name to the history books with a win over Wasps.
7 January 2022

2022 Guinness Six Nations - What next for the tournament?

With there being plenty of speculation about the Six Nations, with heavy crowd restrictions in Wales and Scotland, TRU’s Joe Harvey has taken a look at what this could all mean for the tournament, less than a month before it gets underway.
7 January 2022

Rob Baxter suggests playing entire Six Nations tournament in one country

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter has suggested the idea of playing the entire Six Nations 2022 tournament in a single country to tackle the challenges of rising Covid-19 cases.
7 January 2022

Saracens Director of Rugby Mark McCall urges Eddie Jones to recall Vunipola brothers

Saracens Director of Rugby Mark McCall has urged England boss Eddie Jones to recall Mako and Billy Vunipola ahead of the upcoming Six Nations.
6 January 2022

Eddie Jones not interested in coaching Lions for 2025 tour of Australia

England coach Eddie Jones has ruled out of the possibility of taking charge of the British and Irish Lions for their 2025 tour of Australia.
4 January 2022

Non-playing Reserve Column – Leicester have to let outside noise be just that

Following the revelations this week that Leicester Tigers, like Saracens, may have breached Premiership Rugby’s salary cap regulations, TRU’s Joe Harvey has penned a few of his thoughts surrounding the investigation.
30 December 2021

Owen Farrell and Manu Tuilagi expected to be fit for England's Six Nations campaign

England have received a much-needed boost ahead of their Six Nations campaign with skipper Owen Farrell and centre Manu Tuilagi expected to be fit for the tournament opener against Scotland to be played on 5th February.
30 December 2021

Women's rugby has shone over the last 12 months so what can the game achieve in 2022?

The Red Roses are heading into a World Cup year with confidence coursing through their veins, but it is not just on the pitch where positive strides have been made.
22 December 2021

Exclusive: Max Clementson on Chinnor, time at Hartpury and joining England Sevens

On the week he was announced as a core player for England Sevens, Chinnor RFC flanker Max Clementson spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey + he gave his thoughts ahead of the club's National One clash with Rams RFC.
15 December 2021

England to face South Africa and New Zealand in 2022 Autumn Nations Series

The Rugby Football Union have unveiled the fixtures for England's upcoming Autumn Nations Series to be played at Twickenham Stadium in November.
15 December 2021

John Mitchell denies speculation of rift with Eddie Jones

Former England defence coach John Mitchell has denied speculations that a fall out with head coach Eddie Jones led to his resignation from the role.
9 December 2021

Josh McNally Exclusive: “We are not making life easy for ourselves”

Ahead of Bath’s trip to Northampton Saints this weekend, Josh McNally spoke to TRUs Joe Harvey about the club’s start to the season, turning the tide and how his route to the top of the English ladder has made him a better leader.
2 December 2021