England

England U20s boss Bates: Players will want to 'dish out payback' against Ireland

England U20s head coach Steve Bates believes his players will be keen to ‘dish out some payback’ when they take on Ireland in their opening match of the World U20 Championship.
30 May 2019

Ruaridh McConnochie: 'I had a mate sending me the article and I was like 'Oh really?!'

With talk of an England call-up growing, we exclusively spoke to Bath’s Ruaridh McConnochie after a superb debut season in the Gallagher Premiership.
30 May 2019

Positive Premiership season a platform for Bristol - Piutatu

Ahead of his appearance for the Barbarians against England this weekend, Bristol Bears’ Charles Piutatu says his club side can improve after an encouraging return to the Gallagher Premiership.
30 May 2019

We want to make our own legacy - Sleightholme

England U20s winger Ollie Sleightholme is hoping this current crop of players can create their own history ahead of the U20 World Championship in Argentina.
29 May 2019

'The National Leagues have been a massive learning curve'

Rus Tuima has revealed his time spent at Plymouth Albion in National One has helped his development this season as the Number 8 prepares for the U20 World Championship with England.
29 May 2019

We owe one to Ireland - Fox

Ollie Fox admits England have their sights set on gaining revenge over Ireland when the teams meet in the World U20 Championship.
29 May 2019

You get a ‘winning mentality' in both camps

Representing both the University of Exeter and Exeter Chiefs ‘drives you forward’, says England U20 international Richard Capstick.
28 May 2019

Mears: 'For me, it’s the closest thing I’ve done which has recreated that wonderful feeling of playing rugby'

Former Bath and England player Lee Mears recently helped set two world records up Mount Everest and he talked to TRU about his experience.
28 May 2019

We haven’t been as successful as we wanted to be - Burgess

Phil Burgess admits this season has been a learning curve for England ahead of this weekend’s London 7s at Twickenham.
24 May 2019

Joe Marler added to Barbarians squad to face England

Harlequins prop Joe Marler has been the latest addition to the Barbarians squad that will line-up against England at Twickenham on 2nd June.
23 May 2019

England skipper Dylan Hartley could make Northampton comeback in Premiership play-off

Northampton Saints director of rugby Chris Boyd said England skipper Dylan Hartley could make a comeback from a knee injury during the upcoming Premiership place-off encounter against Exeter Chiefs to be played at Sandy Park on 25th May.
20 May 2019

England international James Haskell to retire at end of season

England international James Haskell has confirmed that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the ongoing season.
7 May 2019

England Sevens' James Rodwell to quit professional rugby at end of season

England Sevens' James Rodwell has confirmed that he will retire at the end of the ongoing season.
3 May 2019

England Students to wrongly suffer after RFU cut backs

The RFU is cutting costs across all departments due to their current financial crisis and included in their reductions is the suspension of the England Students programme for 2019/20.
3 May 2019

Josh Beaumont Column: We want to look back and say we have given it our all

In his latest TRU column, Sale Sharks forward Josh Beaumont discusses a ‘dreadful’ game against Bath, turning negatives into positives, and why the grassroots game needs continued investment.
3 May 2019

Jonny May, Tom Curry and Mark Wilson in contention to win England's Player of the Year Award

Jonny May, Tom Curry and Mark Wilson have been nominated for England's Men's Player of the Year Award following successful performances in the 2018/19 season.
25 April 2019

England wing Anthony Watson eager to make comeback from 13-month injury absence

England wing Anthony Watson is eager to make comeback on Friday night Bath's game against Sale after 13-month injury absence.
23 April 2019

Pat Lam to coach Barbarians against England

Barbarians have confirmed that Bristol Bears head coach Pat Lam will take charge of the invitational side in their upcoming Quilter Cup match against England at Twickenham Stadium on 2nd June.
19 April 2019

'Mature' England praised by Fearn ahead of second France test

Darren Fearn has saluted England Students for showing an ‘air of maturity’ in their historic 27-17 win over France Universities.
16 April 2019

RFU, Saracens issue Billy Vunipola a formal warning

England international Billy Vunipola has been handed an official warning by the Rugby Football Union following his comments in support of Israel Folau.
16 April 2019