England

Australia hopeful of securing Louis Lynagh from England

Australia head coach Dave Rennie said he is hopeful of having Louis Lynagh in the green and gold jersey despite England coach Eddie Jones naming him in an extended squad for the autumn internationals.
8 October 2021

Mark McCall backs Saracens trio to bounce back after England snub

Mark McCall expressed confidence on Saracens trio of Jamie George, Mako Vunipola and Billy Vunipola to bounce back after they were omitted from England's training squad ahead of the autumn internationals.
1 October 2021

University Rugby is strengthening its status within professional pathways - and it is only going in one direction

With BUCS Super Rugby kicking off this week and the university game clicking back into life, the recognition this level of the sport is receiving is only increasing.
28 September 2021

Ben Youngs and Ollie Lawrence withdrawn from England's training squad

The Rugby Football Union has confirmed that Ben Youngs and Ollie Lawrence have withdrawn from the training squad.
28 September 2021

“I have never been so excited” – Eddie Jones picks new look England squad with focus on 2023 World Cup

After announcing a 45-man squad for a short training camp at The Lensbury, England head coach Eddie Jones may have signalled his intent as attentions begin to turn to France in two years time.
21 September 2021

England leave out Billy Vunipola, Elliot Daly, George Ford in training squad

England coach Eddie Jones has left out Mako and Billy Vunipola, Jamie George, Elliot Daly and George Ford from the 45-man training squad ahead of the autumn international series.
21 September 2021

“It didn’t kick in for a long time that we won the Prem” – Joe Marchant

Starting their title defence at Kingston Park against Newcastle Falcons, Harlequins’ Joe Marchant and new head coach Tabai Matson spoke about how the club are looking to harness the emotion of their Premiership victory.
19 September 2021

Tom Parton Interview: “Now it is just about realising what we have here”

Despite still only being 23-years-old, Tom Parton is becoming an increasingly influential part of what London Irish are trying to build - which will be music to the ears of Exiles supporters.
17 September 2021

Lewis Ludlam Exclusive: Captaincy, being back with England and Northampton’s goals

Being handed the role as the Saints’ new club captain will fill Ludlam with immense pride, but he is keen for his boyhood club to challenge for honours again.
16 September 2021

England express interest in hosting 2031 World Cup

The Rugby Football Union have confirmed that they will place a solo bid for the 2031 edition of the Rugby World Cup.
14 September 2021

Danny Care feels new World 12s competition can make game exciting

Former England scrum-half Danny Care feels the newly proposed World 12s competition can bring a much-needed excitement to the game.
11 September 2021

World Cup-winning England flanker Heather Fisher announces retirement

World Cup-winning England flanker Heather Fisher has announced her retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.
5 September 2021

Exclusive: Gloucester’s Ollie Thorley talks a new culture, the Kingsholm roar and Monty Don

With the new Premiership campaign just two weeks away, TRU’s Joe Harvey spoke to Gloucester Rugby wing Ollie Thorley about changes at the club, the excitement of fans returning and becoming the next Monty Don.
3 September 2021

England add Richard Cockerill and Anthony Seibold to coaching panel

England have confirmed the addition of Richard Cockerill and Anthony Seibold to the coaching panel ahead of the autumn international series.
3 September 2021

Charlie Beckett Column: What rugby can learn from The Hundred

As the season 2021/22 season prepares to get underway, TRU Columnist Charlie Beckett has taken a look at a tournament that has just finished, The Hundred, and what he feels that rugby can learn from the new tournament.
1 September 2021

England's head analyst Joe Lewis to join Scarlets

Scarlets have secured the services of England's head analyst Joe Lewis ahead of the 2021/22 season.
25 August 2021

Stuart Barnes wants Eddie Jones to prefer Marcus Smith over Owen Farrell

Former England international Stuart Barnes has urged Eddie Jones to prefer Harlequins' Marcus Smith over Owen Farrell as they look to build towards the 2023 World Cup.
21 August 2021

Amazon Prime confirmed as broadcast partners for Autumn Internationals

Amazon Prime Video will be the broadcasting partner in this year’s Autumn Nations Series in which they will be streaming 17 live games.
20 August 2021

Peter Winterbottom: Style of play during Lions tour was underwhelming - just look at New Zealand v Australia

The attritional rugby on display throughout the Test series against South Africa rarely got the pulses racing.
11 August 2021

Australia tour in 2025 could ‘breathe new life’ into the Lions

After defeat against South Africa, how will the British and Irish Lions look in Australia in 2025? TRU's Joe Harvey has analysed a couple of key questions.
10 August 2021