England

The Rugby Football Union is set to introduce in-season breaks from the 2019/20 season to manage the workload of the players.

Former England international Thomas Waldrom has confirmed retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.

England international Christian Wade has abandoned his rugby union career as he aims to play American football in the NFL.

England have recalled Gloucester number eight Ben Morgan in the 36-man squad for the upcoming autumn internationals.

England will miss the services of Wasps number eight Nathan Hughes for the first three games of their autumn international campaign after he was handed a six-week ban.

England have suffered another major blow ahead of their upcoming autumn international campaign with Saracens prop Mako Vunipola sidelined for up to six weeks.

With Eddie Jones announcing his squad for the Autumn Internationals this week, Greg Boon feels there are certain aspects which will determine whether England will have a positive or negative end to a difficult 2018..

Saracens centre Alex Lozowski has been handed a two-week ban after he was charged with two separate incident following the recently concluded European Champions Cup clash against Glasgow Warriors.

Former England captain Chris Robshaw is set to miss the upcoming autumn internationals following a surgery on his knee.

England have been dealt another major blow ahead of their autumn internationals with Saracens number eight Billy Vunipola ruled out of the campaign following a broken arm.

England will miss the services of lock Joe Launchbury for their autumn internationals after the Wasps' star is set to undergo a surgery on his knee.

England will face a depleted South African side in their upcoming autumn internationals as the Premiership clubs have decided not to release their players for the game that falls outside the international window.

Wasps and England number eight Nathan Hughes has been cited for punching an opponent during the recent Gallagher Premiership encounter against Gloucester Rugby played at Ricoh Arena last weekend.

Harlequins prop Joe Marler clarified his comments that he tried to get banned intentionally to avoid going on England duty due to anxiety.

Beaumont’s Column: The Sale Sharks man assesses a tough start to the season for his club, a trip Welford Road, the top of the Premiership and he also talks England with 12 months to go until the World Cup.

England international Ben Te'o is set to remain on the sidelines as he suffered another injury setback during the training camp in Bristol.

England international Joe Marler has confirmed his retirement from international rugby with immediate effect to spend more time with his family.

Newly appointed England defence coach John Mitchell believes the red rose team has all the abilities to dethrone New Zealand when the teams converge in Japan for the 2019 World Cup.

Leicester centre Manu Tuilagi and scrum-half Ben Youngs have been withdrawn from the ongoing England's training camp in Bristol following injuries.

The Rugby Football Union has named a three-man coaching panel for the England U20 side ahead of their 2018/19 season.