England

Abbie Brown Exclusive: “I have enjoyed every single moment of being here”

As preparations for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics continue, GB Sevens’ Abbie Brown spoke to TRU about the last year, her role in camp and the team’s first outing.
4 June 2021

Eddie Jones on coaching practice and an educational summer

Ahead of announcing his England squad for the upcoming Tests against the USA and Canada, Eddie Jones discusses where he is looking to improve his side and how his role has adapted since the conclusion of the Six Nations.
2 June 2021

Leicester on course for Champions Cup rugby ahead of ‘chess match’ encounter with Bristol Bears

Fans will be back at Mattioli Woods Welford Road for the first time in 15 months on Saturday as Leicester Tigers prepare to challenge themselves against title-chasing Bristol Bears.
2 June 2021

Exeter Chiefs - Putting their best foot forwards to end the season

Ahead of a visit from Newcastle Falcons to Sandy Park on Sunday afternoon, Exeter Chiefs Director of Rugby, Rob Baxter, and scrum-half, Jack Maunder, spoke about the game and England hopefuls within their squad.
29 May 2021

Kyle Eastmond announces retirement from professional rugby

Dual code England international Kyle Eastmond has announced retirement from professional rugby.
17 May 2021

Simon Amor and Jason Ryles make exit from England's coaching panel

England attack coach Simon Amor and skills coach Jason Ryles have stepped down from their roles.
14 May 2021

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