England

England coach Eddie Jones has dropped experienced full-back Mike Brown in the 25-man squad for the upcoming autumn international opening clash against South Africa to be played at Twickenham Stadium on 3rd November.

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus admitted that he was surprised by Danny Cipriani's omission from England's autumn international squad.

Former captain Will Carling has been roped in by the Rugby Football Union as a mentor for England ahead of their autumn international campaign.

Northampton Saints lock Courtney Lawes is in doubt for England's autumn international opener against South Africa to be played on 3rd November at Twickenham following a recurring back problem.

England coach Eddie Jones has confirmed that the team will train in Italy next summer to aid in their preparations for the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

Saracens' Alex Lozowski will miss England's autumn international opening game against South Africa on 3rd November after his ban was extended.

Gloucester fly-half Danny Cipriani has been handed a three-week ban following his red-card incident in the recently concluded European Champions Cup clash against Munster at Thomond Park last weekend.

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.