England

England's Six Nations clash against Italy in doubt as match set to be played in closed doors

England's final round of the Six Nations tournament against Italy scheduled in Rome is under doubt after the game was ordered to be played in closed doors after the outbreak of coronavirus.
5 March 2020

England's Mako Vunipola to miss Six Nations game against Wales due to 'self-isolation'

Saracens prop Mako Vunipola will miss the fourth round of Six Nations clash against Wales after he was stood down from the training camp due to 'medical issue'.
4 March 2020

Mako Vunipola returns to England's training camp ahead of Six Nations clash against Wales

Saracens prop Mako Vunipola has been included in England's 34-man training squad ahead of the fourth round of the Six Nations clash against Wales to be played at Twickenham Stadium on 7th March.
2 March 2020

Tonga confirmed as England's fourth opposition in November series

The Rugby Football Union has confirmed Tonga as the final opponent in England's upcoming Quilter Internationals series in November.
27 February 2020

England vs Ireland - Analysis

Talking Rugby Union was present at Twickenham to see England beat Ireland 24-12 at the home of rugby.
25 February 2020

TRU's Six Nations: XV of Round 3

Joe Harvey puts together TRU's Six Nations team of the week from Round 3, with France the only unbeaten side at the top of the table.
25 February 2020

England's Anthony Watson likely to be available for Wales clash

England are likely to have the services of Bath winger Anthony Watson for the fourth round of the Six Nations clash against Wales to be played at Twickenham Stadium on 7th March.
25 February 2020

England 24 - 12 Ireland: Match Report

As England beat Ireland 24-12 at Twickenham, TRUs Joe Harvey kept us up to date with events as they unfolded in West London. Read his full match report blow:
23 February 2020

Josh Beaumont Column: I'd be lying if I said Ireland aren't confident

In his latest column for Talking Rugby Union, Josh Beaumont talks about England’s opening two games of the Six Nations Championship and Sale’s success delights him but is frustrating on a personal level.
22 February 2020

Manu Tuilagi returns for England for Twickenham clash against Ireland

Leicester Tigers centre Manu Tuilagi has returned to England's starting line-up for the upcoming Six Nations clash against Ireland to be played at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday.
21 February 2020

Ireland name unchanged line-up for England game

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has retained the same starting line-up for the third round of the Six Nations clash against England to be played at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday.
20 February 2020

Catherine Spencer Q&A: Mud, Maul, Mascara

At the book launch for her autobiography, Joe Harvey spoke to former England Women's captain Catherine Spencer about the book she wrote, England and the Tyrrells Premier 15s.
19 February 2020

Mako Vunipola to miss England's Six Nations game against Ireland

Saracens prop Mako Vunipola will miss England's upcoming Six Nations game against Ireland due to family reasons.
19 February 2020

Rugby Rumours: Tompkins in talks, Tiger to Falcon, Earl a Bear and Lozowski leaves

Tompkins in talks, Tiger to Falcon, Earl a Bear and Lozowski leaves
14 February 2020

Anthony Watson ruled out of England's Six Nations game against Ireland

England coach Eddie Jones has confirmed that Bath winger Anthony Watson will miss the upcoming Six Nations game against Ireland after failing to recover from a calf injury.
14 February 2020

Durham extend lead at the top as Exeter move second

BUCS Super Rugby leaders Durham maintained their good post-Christmas form with yet another win. Beating the University of Bath 38-0 in Somerset, Exeter moved to second in the league after a last-minute winner over Cardiff secured them five points.
13 February 2020

Henry Slade, Manu Tuilagi included in England's training squad

England coach Eddie Jones has added Manu Tuilagi and Henry Slade in the 25-man training squad ahead of the third round Six Nations clash against Ireland.
13 February 2020

Charlie Beckett Column: 'I Don't See How the Championship Remains a Professional League'

After today's announcement that the Championship would received reduced funding from the RFU next season, Charlie Beckett has penned his thoughts on events in the Championship.
12 February 2020

The Second Division

After the RFU’s announcement this morning that they would be cutting funding to the Championship by some 50%, TRUs Joe Harvey has offered his thoughts about the announcement.
12 February 2020

Championship clubs slam RFU over their decision to slash funding

The Rugby Football Union is facing heavy criticism from Championship clubs following their decision to slash funding in the second tier tournament of England rugby.
12 February 2020