New Zealand

Care Fit Whilst Hartley Bides Times

Ahead of the second Test in Dunedin this Saturday, Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care has been deemed fit for selection.
10 June 2014

All Blacks 20-15 England: Good Fortune or Good Management?

As the action finally dies down in Auckland after a fantastic opening test to the three-match series, Talking Rugby Union’s man in the land of the black fern brings his thoughts and reaction from the game…
10 June 2014

New Zealand take last gasp win

England slipped to a painful late defeat in their first Test against New Zealand knowing that a glorious opportunity to topple the world champions had eluded them.
8 June 2014

June Internationals and Pacific Nations Cup Round 1 Preview

Talking Rugby Union’s southern hemisphere correspondent Scotty Donaldson brings you a comprehensive look at all of the international action taking place this weekend…
6 June 2014

England - New Zealand: Care Out

Danny Care has lost his race for fitness after suffering a shoulder injury in training this week and will, therefore, be replaced by Ben Youngs for the first Test of the tour on Saturday.
6 June 2014

Auckland Lift Moascar Cup

For the first time since 2005, Auckland Grammar School has defeated Hamilton Boys’ High School on their home turf in a tense 15-13 victory.
6 June 2014

England v New Zealand: Rowntree Previews the Tour

England Forwards Coach Graham Rowntree chats to Alex Payne and QBE Rugby ahead of the summer tour of New Zealand, which kicks off this weekend at Eden Park in Auckland.
6 June 2014

England v New Zealand: Catt Previews the Tour

England Attacking Skills Coach Mike Catt chats to Alex Payne and QBE Rugby ahead of the summer tour of New Zealand, which kicks off this weekend at Eden Park in Auckland.
6 June 2014

England Name their Team as Care Doubts Emerge

England Head Coach Stuart Lancaster unveiled his starting XV last night for the first Test against New Zealand at Eden Park; however, it has emerged that pivotal scrum-half Danny Care is now an injury doubt.
5 June 2014

Launchbury Ready for Retallick and New Zealand Battle

Still just 23-years-old, Joe Launchbury has stamped his authority on an England second row shirt and cemented himself as a real force to be reckoned with in international rugby.
4 June 2014

Lewis Moody talks England in New Zealand

The last time England visited New Zealand, Lewis Moody was the captain and the 2003 Rugby World Cup winner is confident the England team travelling to face the All Blacks will come away from the series with something to show for their efforts.
4 June 2014

Retallick Unsure of England Players

England have been gifted their team talk for Saturday's first Test against New Zealand after blundering All Black Brodie Retallick failed to correctly name a member of Stuart Lancaster's squad.
4 June 2014

England Prepare for First Test

Ahead of Wednesday night’s starting team announcements for the first Test in Auckland, it looks as though rugby league convert Kyle Eastmond will line-up at inside centre.
4 June 2014

All Blacks Name Squad: Read to Miss Auckland

England have had a slight boost to their chances in New Zealand, as 2013 World Player of the Year Kieran Read will miss the first Test of the tour in Auckland.
3 June 2014

Twelvetrees Out of First Test

England centre Billy Twelvetrees appears to have lost his race to be fit for Saturday's first Test against New Zealand at Eden Park.
3 June 2014

7 Reasons Why England Will Be Competitive Against the All Blacks

Talking Rugby Union's southern hemisphere correspondent Scotty Donaldson brings you the inside scoop from Down Under; New Zealand's thoughts on the coming summer tour of the country and seven reasons why the test matches might be a lot closer than many first think...
27 May 2014

England Wait on Mako

Mako Vunipola faces a nervous 24-hour wait to discover whether he can play any part in England's three-Test New Zealand tour.
27 May 2014

Sevens Heaven - Next Stop Glasgow

As the domestic rugby season reaches its conclusion, with the Aviva Premiership and Heineken Cup finals still to come, sevens tournaments are taking place across the country – Hear from England Sevens’ Callum Wilson and Sam Edgerley.
27 May 2014

TRU Talks England, the Premiership and Awards with George Ford...

Bath and England playmaker George Ford has been voted the Young Player of the Year at the annual Rugby Players Association Awards, to cap-off an incredible breakthrough year.
23 May 2014

Brown Delivers Much Needed Boost for England

England finally received some comforting news ahead of their ill-fated first Test against New Zealand after Mike Brown declared himself fit for the series opener on June 7.
22 May 2014