Dylan Hartley
RFU chief offers backing to Dylan Hartley over England captaincy
Dylan Hartley has "got credit in the bank" and does not deserve to be stripped of the England captaincy, according to Rugby Football Union boss Ian Ritchie.
Dec 13, 16:54
Dylan Hartley to learn red card fate on Wednesday
Dylan Hartley faces the prospect of missing England's opening Six Nations clash against France next year should he be handed a two-month ban or more later this week.
Dec 12, 20:30
Jim Mallinder unwilling to defend Dylan Hartley following dismissal
Jim Mallinder admits to being 'disappointed' by Dylan Hartley's conduct during Friday's clash with Leinster, but says that it did not cost Northampton Saints victory.
Dec 10, 10:15
Paul O'Connell: Dylan Hartley would be "great captain" for Lions
Dylan Hartley has the potential to become a commanding figure for the British and Irish Lions and skipper the side in New Zealand, according to Paul O'Connell.
Oct 12, 22:22
Dylan Hartley "really proud" of England's series whitewash over Australia
England captain Dylan Hartley says that he is "really proud" of his teammates after they earned a 3-0 whitewash over Australia in their Test series Down Under.
Jun 25, 13:54
England's Eddie Jones backs Dylan Hartley for British and Irish Lions captaincy
England head coach Eddie Jones backs Dylan Hartley for the role of British and Irish Lions captain in New Zealand next year.
Jun 21, 22:57
England make history with series win in Australia
England secure their first-ever series win on Australian soil with a 23-7 victory over the Wallabies in Melbourne.
Jun 18, 13:01
Dylan Hartley desperate to take "huge opportunity" Down Under
Dylan Hartley claims that England can get the better of Australia in the upcoming three-Test series, which he describes as a "huge opportunity".
Jun 5, 11:57
Dylan Hartley pleased with England response to slow start
England captain Dylan Hartley praises his side for overcoming a poor start to beat Wales 27-13 at Twickenham.
May 29, 18:02
Dylan Hartley: 'Another concussion could end my playing career'
Northampton Saints and England hooker Dylan Hartley opens up on his concerns over another potential concussion layoff, which he says will put an end to his career.
May 28, 11:02
Manu Tuilagi included in England squad for tour of Australia
England head coach Eddie Jones names injury doubts Manu Tuilagi and Owen Farrell in his 32-man squad for the three-Test tour of Australia.
May 22, 13:31
England beat France to secure Grand Slam
Six Nations winners England complete their first Grand Slam since 2003 after beating France 25-21 in Paris on Saturday night.
Mar 19, 22:02
England retain 26 players ahead of crunch Grand Slam clash
England head coach Eddie Jones retains 26 players in the build-up to next Saturday's meeting with France in Paris.
Mar 15, 21:38
Dylan Hartley: 'Discipline must improve for Wales clash'
England skipper Dylan Hartley says that there is "plenty to work on" ahead of his side's potential Six Nations decider against Wales in two weeks' time.
Feb 28, 13:47
Chris Robshaw feared for England future after losing captaincy
Chris Robshaw admits that he thought that he may never get the chance to play for England again following their failed World Cup campaign.
Feb 22, 12:15
Dylan Hartley: 'More to come from England'
England captain Dylan Hartley insists that there are still significant improvements his side can make from their 40-9 Six Nations victory over Italy.
Feb 14, 21:47
Eddie Jones names first England XV
Danny Care and Joe Marler both feature in Eddie Jones's first England starting lineup for the Six Nations game away to Scotland.
Feb 4, 10:17
Chris Robshaw: "It's a new chapter"
Chris Robshaw reveals that he 'fully understands' the reason he was dropped as England captain and looks ahead to "a new chapter".
Feb 1, 07:15
Dylan Hartley takes over England captaincy
Northampton Saints hooker Dylan Hartley takes over from Chris Robshaw as the new captain of England.
Jan 25, 14:04
Eddie Jones names first England squad for Six Nations
Eddie Jones names his initial 33-man England squad for the Six Nations and includes seven new faces, omitting the likes of Tom Youngs and Danny Cipriani.
Jan 13, 14:04
Chris Robshaw unsure of England captaincy plans
Chris Robshaw admits that he is unsure of whether he will retain the England captaincy under new head coach Eddie Jones.
Dec 23, 17:37
Dylan Hartley to take on England captaincy?
A number of reports claim that Dylan Hartley will replace Chris Robshaw as the new captain of England.
Dec 17, 17:32
Sir Ian McGeechan: 'Dylan Hartley should be England captain'
Sir Ian McGeechan says that Eddie Jones should name Northampton Saints hooker Dylan Hartley as the new England captain.
Nov 28, 14:28
Interview: Former England international Austin Healey
Following England's early Rugby World Cup exit, Sports Mole speaks to Austin Healey about the potential ramifications.
Oct 13, 08:43
Lee Dickson named Northampton Saints captain
Northampton Saints announce that scrum-half Lee Dickson will replace Dylan Hartley as the club's captain for the 2015-16 Aviva Premiership season.
Sep 14, 16:27
England forwards coach Graham Rowntree hints at Dylan Hartley return
England forwards coach Graham Rowntree suggests that Dylan Hartley could be part of the team's Rugby World Cup squad despite his ban for headbutting an opponent.
Aug 25, 16:07
Northampton Saints rugby star Dylan Hartley celebrates birth of his child
Northampton Saints hooker Dylan Hartley confirms the birth of his child on social media.
Aug 19, 12:35
Stuart Lancaster confirms Danny Cipriani is in World Cup contention
Danny Cipriani is free for World Cup selection, confirms England head coach Stuart Lancaster.
Aug 4, 22:14
Danny Cipriani available for World Cup selection as bail is reset
England head coach Stuart Lancaster will have fly-half Danny Cipriani available for the Rugby World Cup after his bail date was extended.
Aug 4, 03:05
Danny Cipriani 'in dark over drink-driving charge'
Danny Cipriani is said to be growing frustrated over being left in the dark regarding his recent arrest for drink-driving, as his Rugby World Cup place remains in doubt.
Aug 2, 09:43
Former coach Martin Johnson warns England not to make same disciplinary mistakes
Former England captain and coach Martin Johnson warns England not to make the same mistakes as 2011 at this year's Rugby World Cup.
Jun 27, 16:50
Stuart Lancaster unlikely to impose alcohol ban
England coach Stuart Lancaster says that "no specific ban" on alcohol has been talked about for players during the Rugby World Cup.
Jun 27, 15:53
Sam Warburton: 'Wales know exactly what England are capable of doing'
Wales skipper Sam Warburton insists that those already writing off pool-stage opponents England ahead of the Rugby World Cup are "ill-advised".
Jun 26, 09:59
Danny Cipriani determined to nail down England World Cup place
Danny Cipriani admits that playing for England at a World Cup is something that he dreams about.
Jun 14, 10:59
Dylan Hartley: 'I'm devastated with England withdrawal'
England hooker Dylan Hartley admits that he is "devastated" after putting himself in a position that led to him being withdrawn from the England World Cup training squad.
May 29, 12:34
Northampton's Dylan Hartley dropped from England World Cup squad
Northampton Saints hooker Dylan Hartley is dropped from England's World Cup squad following his four-match ban for headbutting.
May 29, 11:51
Dylan Hartley handed four-week ban, World Cup prospects in doubt
Dylan Hartley receives a four-week ban for headbutting an opponent, which leaves his England World Cup hopes hanging by a thread.
May 27, 21:48
Dylan Hartley cited for alleged headbutt
Northampton Saints and England hooker Dylan Hartley is cited for allegedly headbutting an an opponent.
May 26, 17:35
Dylan Hartley: 'Northampton Saints were caught cold'
Dylan Hartley admits that Northampton Saints were "caught cold" in the first half of their Champions Cup quarter-final defeat at Clermont Auvergne.
Apr 4, 22:36
Dylan Hartley: 'Northampton Saints well equipped to win Champions Cup'
Northampton Saints captain Dylan Hartley insists that his side are "in a better place now" compared to four years ago when they missed out in the Heineken Cup final.
Apr 4, 07:44
