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New Zealand drop to fourth place in World Rugby Rankings

August 28, 2023

New Zealand have dropped to the fourth position in the World Rugby Rankings following their defeat to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup…

Jonny May replaces Anthony Watson in England’s World Cup squad

August 28, 2023

England head coach Steve Borthwick has included winger Jonny May in the 33-man Rugby World Cup squad. May, who scored England’s opening try in…

Match Centre: England 22-30 Fiji

August 26, 2023

England 22-30 Fiji, Twickenham Fiji recorded their first-ever victory over England as they sealed a 30-22 win in the Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture…

Courtney Lawes to captain England against Fiji

August 24, 2023

England head coach Steve Borthwick has named Courtney Lawes as the captain for the final World Cup warm-up fixture against Fiji to be played…

England can cope up with the loss of Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola – Will Greenwood

August 24, 2023

The loss of the skipper Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola in the early stage of the upcoming Rugby World Cup will not hamper England’s…

Billy Vunipola to miss England’s Rugby World Cup opener

August 23, 2023

England have been dealt another blow ahead of the Rugby World Cup campaign with Saracens number eight Billy Vunipola is set to miss the…

David Ainu’u Exclusive: The Eagles’ superstar prop ahead of a return to Twickenham

July 2, 2021

Having lifted the Champions Cup with Toulouse in May, the USA prop is back at England HQ as the Eagles prepare to face Eddie…

Under-20 Six Nations 2021: Unbeaten England lead the way ahead of final two rounds

July 2, 2021

England maintained their 100 per cent record in the Under-20s Six Nations following a 24-15 victory over title challengers Ireland in Cardiff.

Ellis Genge – England’s misunderstood potential captain

June 18, 2021

As the most experienced player in the England camp, Ellis Genge discusses the possibility of being England captain, perceptions about him and heading into…

Joe Harvey Column: Where Eddie Jones is looking to improve this summer

June 7, 2021

With Eddie Jones announcing his England squad for the summer internationals, Joe Harvey offers further thoughts on some of the needs the Australian will…