England

Adam Hughes Exclusive: I hope my story can send out a strong message

The former Dragons and Exeter centre is the youngest player to join the legal action against rugby’s authorities and he spoke exclusively to Talking Rugby Union.
18 December 2020

Exclusive: Ben Harris on joining Saracens, culture and the Olympic dream

After playing in front of fans for the first time in nine months, Saracens’ Ben Harris spoke to Joe Harvey about the transition from sevens to 15s and targeting Tokyo 2021.
18 December 2020

Legal action on concussion launched by former players against governing bodies

A further six former players have joined the concussion legal action launched against rugby authorities.
17 December 2020

Eddie Jones' consultancy role with Suntory Sungoliath given green light by RFU

The Rugby Football Union has confirmed that England head coach Eddie Jones' consultancy role with Japanese side Suntory Sungoliath will continue without any hindrance.
16 December 2020

Eddie Jones gets his reunion but warns Japan will keep on improving ahead of 2023 Rugby World Cup

When England face Japan in the 2023 World Cup, it will be eight years since Eddie Jones guided the Brave Blossoms to the greatest shock in the tournament’s history.
14 December 2020

2023 Rugby World Cup Reaction: England in pool with Argentina and Japan, Ireland to meet Scotland

England will face Argentina and Japan in Pool D at the Rugby World Cup in 2023 whilst Scotland take on Ireland and hosts France are drawn with New Zealand.
14 December 2020

I felt incredibly well looked after during my playing days - Conor O’Shea

Conor O’Shea has admitted he felt ‘incredibly well looked after’ throughout his playing career and believes there are constant improvements being made to reduce the risk of concussion in rugby union.
11 December 2020

Exclusive: England star Shaunagh Brown champions the rise of female referees

Harlequins forward Shaunagh Brown was pleased to see football referee Stephanie Frappart take charge of a Champions League fixture last week and she hopes female representation amongst officials can continue to grow.
10 December 2020

England are in excellent condition after World Cup rebuild

Any notion that England were going to fall out of the reckoning as one of the leading sides in the world after their defeat to South Africa in the 2019 Rugby World Cup Final has been eradicated.
10 December 2020

The key issues around the potential concussion litigation group and their legal action

Trainee solicitor at Morgan Sports Law with expertise in Rugby Union, Ben Cisneros, highlights the key issues surrounding the proposed group litigation action on concussion in the sport.
9 December 2020

Steve Thompson cannot remember 2003 World Cup final after dementia diagnoses

World Cup winner Steve Thompson has been diagnosed with early onset dementia and he is part of group of former players who are claiming the sport has left them with brain damage
8 December 2020

England to lock horns with Australia and South Africa in November series next year

England will be hosting World Champions South Africa and Australia in their November series fixture next year.
8 December 2020

Megan Jones Exclusive: England Sevens giving back to the community with online fitness sessions

In an exclusive interview with Megan Jones, the England Sevens player explains how she and her teammates are using their skills as professional players to teach the next generation.
7 December 2020

Match Report: Autumn Nations Cup: England 22-19 France

Owen Farrell kicked the decisive penalty goal in the sudden death as England edged out France 22-19 in the final of the Autumn Nations Cup at Twickenham Stadium.
6 December 2020

Achilles injury rules Mako Vunipola out of England's Autumn Nations Cup final against France

England have suffered an injury blow ahead of the Autumn Nations Cup final against France with Mako Vunipola ruled out of the encounter with an Achilles problem.
6 December 2020

England not underestimating France ahead of Autumn Nations Cup final

England captain Owen Farrell, openside Sam Underhill and wing Jonny May insist they will not be taking an inexperienced French team lightly when they face them in the Autumn Nations Cup final.
5 December 2020

Eddie Jones: Everyone wants to play beautiful rugby and we are no different

England head coach Eddie Jones explains how his team are hoping to learn from their past mistakes ahead of Sunday's Autumn Nations Cup final.
4 December 2020

Benjamin Kayser: Law variations in the community game must only be temporary

Former international hooker Benjamin Kayser hopes the adaptations to the community game are only short-term fixes.
4 December 2020

England bring in Anthony Watson for Autumn Nations Cup final against France

England coach Eddie Jones has made a solitary change in the starting XV for the Autumn Nations Cup final against France to be played at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday.
4 December 2020

Ollie Lawrence and Joe Marler included in England squad

England coach Eddie Jones has retained Ollie Lawrence and Joe Marler in the 27-man squad ahead of the Autumn Nations Cup final against France to be played at Twickenham Stadium.
3 December 2020