England

Alex Matthews Exclusive: “I used to be scared to make mistakes - now I play with a smile on my face”

Matthews has returned to the Sevens picture after a successful Six Nations campaign with England and she chatted to Gary Heatly about her ambitions for this summer in a format of the sport she once 'hated'.
14 May 2021

Eddie Jones takes up two-day 'advisory role' with Hull FC

England coach Eddie Jones will be linking up with rugby league side Hull FC in an “advisory role” for two days.
13 May 2021

Joe Harvey Column: A summer of rugby like no other

Following the announcement of England’s summer internationals, TRU’s resident North American, Joe Harvey, looks at the positives and negatives for England, the USA and Canada.
12 May 2021

10 players to step into the breach for England this summer

Following Warren Gatland’s British and Irish Lions squad announcement, Joe Harvey has put together a list of 10 players he thinks could get international experience for England this summer.
10 May 2021

England to host USA and Canada in summer fixtures

The Rugby Football Union have announced the summer fixtures for England where they will be hosting USA and Canada.
10 May 2021

The ‘siege mentality’ and support from afar that will guide the Lions

There were plenty of surprises in Warren Gatland's British and Irish Lions 37-man squad, but selecting Alun Wyn Jones as his captain was far less of a revelation and one which could galvanise the tourists in South Africa.
8 May 2021

James Haskell Exclusive: Lions tour won't be the special occasion that everybody loves it to be

The British and Irish Lions is often seen as the pinnacle of the game, but given the challenges which Covid-19 has thrown up, James Haskell feels the upcoming tour to South Africa won't carry the same sparkle.
5 May 2021

Picking Lions - Gary Heatly’s British and Irish Lions Squad

Warren Gatland names his squad on Thursday to take on the Springboks, but first, Gary Heatly rounds off TRU's selections.
5 May 2021

Picking Lions – Chris Heal’s British and Irish Lions Squad

With Warren Gatland’s British and Irish Lions squad being announced on Thursday, it is Chris Heal's turn to pick his 36-man party to take to South Africa.
4 May 2021

Picking Lions – Joe Harvey’s British and Irish Lions Squad

With the squad for the British and Irish Lions announced on Thursday, TRU’s Joe Harvey has put together his 36-man squad for the Tour to South Africa.
3 May 2021

Cadan Murley Exclusive: ‘We have got a brilliant environment around here’

Harlequins wing Cadan Murley explains why the club have been playing with a lot more freedom over the last few weeks as the quarters aim for a top four finish.
23 April 2021

Harriet Millar-Mills Exclusive: Somebody has got to break the cycle and support the game

The England forward chats to Talking Rugby Union about why the women’s game needs to be more accessible + she discusses bouncing back from injury and the Six Nations final against France.
23 April 2021

Why England’s Red Roses are under ‘no illusions’ heading into the Six Nations final

Ahead of their Women’s Six Nations final against France, Simon Middleton and Emily Scarratt spoke about the encounter and the opportunity they have to showcase the women's game on terrestrial television.
22 April 2021

Eddie Jones gets RFU backing after Six Nations review

The Rugby Football Union has come in support of England coach Eddie Jones following a review on the team's performance in the recently concluded Six Nations tournament.
21 April 2021

Joe Harvey Column: Lions coaches give us an insight into selection

Following the British and Irish Lions coaching announcement on Tuesday morning, TRU’s Joe Harvey has written his thoughts as to how he thinks Warren Gatland’s Lions will shape-up for the tour to South Africa.
18 April 2021

Steve Tandy says Scotland players 'have definitely put their hands up' for Lions selection

Steve Tandy, along with Gregor Townsend, will be part of Warren Gatland's coaching group for the Lions tour this summer and the Scottish contingent heading to South Africa is likely to grow.
14 April 2021

Warren Gatland names fresh and exciting coaching group for British and Irish Lions tour

The British and Irish Lions boss has announced his backroom staff for this summer's tour of South Africa and it will be a new group of coaches tasked with defeating the world champions.
13 April 2021

TRU x Looseheadz Podcast: Mike Brown

Chris Heal and the Looseheadz team are joined by Harlequins full-back Mike Brown who discussed mental health in rugby, the heartbreak of the 2015 World Cup, being in the England environment + much more...
7 April 2021

Women's Six Nations Preview Podcast

The Women's Six Nations begins this weekend and Joe Harvey & Chris Heal were joined by TRU's Elizabeth Cartwright as well as England head coach Simon Middleton and Red Rose star Jess Breach.
2 April 2021

Taulupe Faletau, Louis Rees-Zammit among nominees for Six Nations Player of the Championship

Wales and Ireland have dominated the nominees for the Six Nations Player of the Championship for the recently concluded 2021 edition.
29 March 2021