England

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

England international Elliot Daly set to make return for Saracens

England star Elliot Daly could make his return from injury for his club Saracens when they face Exeter Chiefs in the Gallagher Premiership clash on Saturday.
2 December 2021

Josh Beaumont Column: Injury update, Sharks rising to England challenge and an exciting arrival

In his latest column for Talking Rugby Union, Josh Beaumont discusses his road to recovery, Sale’s youngsters shining this autumn + he looks ahead to the festive period for Alex Sanderson’s side.
28 November 2021

Rob Baxter expects highly competitive Six Nations tournament

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter is expecting a highly competitive Six Nations tournament after the performances of the northern hemisphere teams in the recently concluded autumn internationals.
23 November 2021

France, Wales make progress in World Rugby Rankings

France and Wales have made progress in the World Rugby Rankings following the latest round of international fixtures played last weekend.
22 November 2021

TRU's Autumn Nations Series 2021: Team of the Tournament

The Autumn Nations Series has come to its conclusion and TRU have put together their team of the month below. Let us know your thoughts!?
22 November 2021

'No excuses' - South Africa captain Siya Kolisi after defeat to England

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi expressed disappointment over the defeat to England as they were edged out 26-27 in the clash at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.
21 November 2021

Match Centre: England 27-26 South Africa

Marcus Smith kicked the decisive penalty goal in the last two minutes as England sealed a thrilling 27-26 win over South Africa in their final game of the autumn internationals fixture at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.
21 November 2021

"You could tell quickly that he was destined for big things" - Freddie Steward, England's rising star

Freddie Steward watched the 2019 World Cup final at Loughborough with his university teammates but just over two years later, one of England's most exciting talents is now set to face South Africa on Saturday.
19 November 2021

England captain Owen Farrell sidelined for three months

England skipper Owen Farrell will be out of action for three months following an ankle injury.
19 November 2021

“Our forward pack is not weak” – Jones ahead of Springbok encounter

After announcing his England squad to take on South Africa to close out both teams’ Autumn Nations Series campaigns, Eddie Jones spoke about South Africa’s perception of England having a ‘weak pack’ and how he is looking to prove the Boks wrong.
18 November 2021

England on 'sticking to their strengths' for Springbok challenge

With South Africa coming to Twickenham at the weekend, Courtney Lawes and Jonny May discussed how this ‘new’ England will be looking to take on the world champions in the Autumn Nations Series.
18 November 2021