England prop Joe Marler pictured in February 2020
Joe Marler: 'British and Irish Lions must take specialist counsellor on tour'
The England prop feels it is important for players and staff to have support to cope with an extended period in their bubble.
May 9, 21:25
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Eddie Jones working with New Zealand's Beauden Barrett at Suntory Sungoliath
The England head coach has had a consultancy role with the Japanese club going back over 20 years.
Apr 27, 18:22
England and Wales players after the Six Nations match on February 27, 2021
The key questions surrounding the RFU's Six Nations review
A number of performances were described as "sub-optimal".
Apr 20, 17:28
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Eddie Jones retains "full support" of RFU after Six Nations review
Eddie Jones presided over a fifth-place finish for the second time in his Twickenham reign.
Apr 20, 14:12
Wales boss Warren Gatland pictured on November 1, 2019
Warren Gatland insists he has assembled the best Lions coaching team available
Scotland boss Gregor Townsend will mastermind the attack and his international colleague Steve Tandy will oversee the defence.
Apr 13, 13:24
Wales boss Warren Gatland pictured on November 1, 2019
Warren Gatland announces new coaching team for Lions' South Africa tour
The head coach will be supported by Gregor Townsend, Steve Tandy, Robin McBryde and Neil Jenkins this summer.
Apr 13, 08:44
Rob Baxter pictured on May 18, 2019
Rob Baxter: 'Sam Simmonds driven by desire to win games'
Sam Simmonds has amassed 14 tries in the Gallagher Premiership this season.
Apr 7, 21:43
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Neil Back: 'England should keep faith with Eddie Jones'
England fell to their worst Six Nations performance by finishing fifth.
Mar 25, 14:13
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Eddie Jones "is not in denial" ahead of performance analysis
RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney is to lead the organisation's tournament review following a fifth-place finish.
Mar 23, 22:29
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
RFU promises "brutally honest analysis" of England and Eddie Jones
The performance of head coach Eddie Jones will come under scrutiny.
Mar 23, 17:31
Rob Baxter pictured on May 18, 2019
Rob Baxter happy at Exeter amid England speculation
Eddie Jones' future in charge of the national team is in the spotlight following a poor Six Nations.
Mar 23, 12:17
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
England boss Eddie Jones to learn fate next week
Bill Sweeney must decide whether recent results represent permanent stagnation or a temporary slide that Eddie Jones is equipped to reverse.
Mar 22, 20:02
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Eddie Jones: 'Future is out of my hands'
The Six Nations outcome has not made the head coach question himself.
Mar 21, 22:39
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Lawrence Dallaglio calls for England changes after poor Six Nations
Descent from champions to a fifth-place finish was confirmed by Saturday's 32-18 defeat in Dublin.
Mar 21, 16:55
Maro Itoje scores a try for England against France in the Six Nations on March 13, 2021
Maro Itoje: 'Blame is on England players'
Eddie Jones is fighting for his Twickenham future after a 32-18 defeat by Ireland condemned last year's champions to fifth place.
Mar 21, 12:12
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Five talking points from England's Six Nations campaign
England slipped to three defeats in five games.
Mar 21, 11:06
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Eddie Jones: 'England still know where they are going'
England will finish fifth for only the second time since 2000 to intensify scrutiny of Eddie Jones.
Mar 20, 21:49
Ireland's Keith Earls celebrates against England in the Six Nations on March 20, 2021
England's troubles continue as Ireland march to dominant win
Johnny Sexton orchestrated a dominant display by the hosts in Dublin.
Mar 20, 18:58
England's George Ford pictured on February 20, 2020
George Ford urges England to "leave it all out there" against Ireland
England are seeking a triumphant end to their Guinness Six Nations campaign when they face Ireland.
Mar 19, 22:09
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Five talking points ahead of England's Six Nations clash with Ireland
The sides meet this weekend.
Mar 19, 12:21
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Eddie Jones tips Elliot Daly to star after England recall
Elliot Daly was left out of the starting XV against France following a loss of form.
Mar 18, 22:04
Elliot Daly pictured for Saracens in January 2020
Eddie Jones: 'Elliot Daly coming back into his best form'
Elliot Daly will get a rare chance to start at centre for England this weekend.
Mar 18, 13:29
Henry Slade during an England training session on October 25, 2019
England's Henry Slade to miss Ireland clash through injury
Elliot Daly returns to outside centre for first time in almost five years.
Mar 18, 11:23
Henry Slade during an England training session on October 25, 2019
England expect Henry Slade to be fit for Ireland clash
Henry Slade sustained a calf problem in training on Monday to place his availability for the Aviva Stadium clash in doubt.
Mar 17, 12:23
England's Jonny May scores a try on February 2, 2020
Jonny May: 'England would be devastated not to beat Ireland'
Eddie Jones' side saw off Les Bleus 23-20 at Twickenham last week.
Mar 16, 22:35
Ireland's CJ Stander celebrates in November 2018
Johnny Sexton admits CJ Stander retirement news "shocked" him
South Africa-born CJ Stander is set to pull on the Irish jersey for the final time on Saturday against England.
Mar 16, 16:16
England's Ben Youngs pictured in October 2020
Ben Youngs believes France triumph was "really good blueprint" for England
Eddie Jones' side edged a thrilling match at Twickenham.
Mar 15, 22:13
Ireland's Johnny Sexton in action against Scotland in the Six Nations on March 14, 2021
Johnny Sexton admits Ireland are not a top team yet
Victory at Murrayfield moved Ireland second in the Six Nations standings ahead of next weekend's showdown with England.
Mar 15, 12:12
England's Maro Itoje walks off injured on February 2, 2019
Maro Itoje keen to change perception of his game
The second row's penalties against Wales were a blip in an otherwise consistent Six Nations campaign.
Mar 14, 22:15
Billy Vunipola pictured in October 2019
Billy Vunipola: 'Disappointment tinges win over France'
Maro Itoje's late try at Twickenham on Saturday powered Eddie Jones' men to their best win since the 2019 World Cup.
Mar 14, 12:23
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Eddie Jones believes France win gives England World Cup head start
Tries from Anthony Watson and Maro Itoje helped England edge out the resurgent French 23-20 at Twickenham.
Mar 13, 21:07
Bath's Anthony Watson in action on January 4, 2020
Anthony Watson hails Kyle Sinckler ahead of 50th England cap
He took on board the prop's advice to focus solely on playing and avoid any distractions.
Mar 12, 22:20
Henry Slade during an England training session on October 25, 2019
Henry Slade insists England will not "play soft" against France
England's debilitating indiscipline reached its nadir in their defeat to Wales.
Mar 12, 15:00
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Five talking points ahead of England's Six Nations clash with France
Will England's indiscipline be their undoing again at Twickenham?
Mar 12, 10:16
England's Owen Farrell pictured in training on November 11, 2020
Owen Farrell refusing to dwell on the past
The England captain has found himself in the spotlight in recent matches.
Mar 11, 22:34
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Max Malins promised important role for England
Full-back Elliot Daly has been a mainstay in Eddie Jones' first choice XV since 2016.
Mar 11, 13:30
Elliot Daly pictured for Saracens in January 2020
England drop Elliot Daly for Max Malins against France
Elliot Daly has been a mainstay in Eddie Jones' first choice XV since 2016.
Mar 11, 12:03
Mako Vunipola pictured in February 2020
Mako Vunipola: 'No one is assured of England place'
The Six Nations champions have lost two of their three games this campaign.
Mar 10, 22:28
England's Tom Curry with blood on his face during a 2019 Six Nations clash with France
Tom Curry insists "tight-knit" England are excited to move forward
England's title defence ended with their defeat by Wales in Cardiff last month.
Mar 9, 22:08
England coach John Mitchell pictured in September 2019
John Mitchell insists England will continue to play on the edge
John Mitchell believes the physicality of Eddie Jones' England team is their greatest strength.
Mar 9, 14:18
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