Bath's Beno Obano scores a try against Leicester Tigers on May 18, 2019
Beno Obano credits England diversity for tackling "huge image problem"
Of England's starting XV in the 2019 World Cup final, seven were from black or ethnic minority backgrounds.
Mar 15, 12:57
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Social media companies under fire following Sonja McLaughlan abuse
Social media abuse followed Saturday's Guinness Six Nations game between Wales and England.
Mar 1, 15:45
England's Ellis Genge pictured on February 2 2019
England Rugby slams abuse directed towards its players
Ellis Genge revealed he had been sent death threats after the game.
Feb 28, 23:30
Mako Vunipola pictured in February 2020
England's Mako Vunipola fit and available for Italy clash
Tighthead Kyle Sinckler will also be back after he sat out the Scotland defeat due to suspension.
Feb 10, 22:18
England prop Joe Marler pictured in February 2020
Joe Marler withdraws from England Six Nations squad to be with family
Joe Launchbury has also pulled out of Eddie Jones' squad due to injury.
Jan 25, 15:49
Joe Launchbury during England training on February 20, 2019
England lose Joe Launchbury and Joe Marler ahead of Six Nations
Joe Launchbury has been ruled out by a broken leg while Joe Marler has pulled out for personal reasons.
Jan 25, 14:35
Steve Borthwick pictured during an England training session on November 9, 2018
Leicester boss Steve Borthwick to miss Bath clash through self-isolation
Mike Ford will head up coaching operations at Welford Road.
Jan 2, 13:15
Jamie George in action for England on February 10, 2019
England's Jamie George insists Autumn Nations Cup is not a "Mickey Mouse Cup"
The Saracens prop has barely trained this week due to a sore achilles and Ellis Genge takes his place at Twickenham.
Dec 5, 14:28
Mako Vunipola pictured in February 2020
England without Mako Vunipola for Autumn Nations Cup final
Mako Vunipola sustained an injury against Wales last Saturday.
Dec 5, 12:13
England prop Joe Marler pictured in February 2020
Joe Marler in line for England comeback against Wales
The England prop served a 10-week ban after grabbing Alun Wyn Jones' testicles in the last meeting between the sides.
Nov 24, 22:20
Bath's Beno Obano scores a try against Leicester Tigers on May 18, 2019
Beno Obano to release documentary exploring race and class in rugby union
Beno Obano says he wants to expose the sport 'to more people by telling the stories of non-traditional rugby players'.
Nov 23, 15:12
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Eddie Jones aware of challenge Ireland will provide
England have beaten Italy and Georgia in their last two matches while Ireland have faced Wales and France.
Nov 15, 22:18
England's Ellis Genge pictured on February 2 2019
Ellis Genge: 'We are ready to take on Ireland'
Eddie Jones' side hammered Georgia on Saturday.
Nov 15, 12:17
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Eddie Jones: 'England proved a point against Georgia'
Jamie George scored a hat-trick of tries in a one-sided win at Twickenham.
Nov 14, 19:45
England's Ellis Genge pictured on February 2 2019
Ellis Genge calls for update of "outdated" rugby contracts
The England prop thinks the current deals on offer are inadequate in the modern game.
Oct 18, 21:17
Billy Burns of Gloucester and Ugo Monye of Harlequins battle for the ball during the LV=Cup match on February 7, 2015
Ugo Monye calls for more diversity at boardroom level
The former British and Irish Lion has called for change in English rugby.
Aug 15, 09:00
England's George Ford pictured on February 20, 2020
Ben Youngs, George Ford and Ellis Genge all pen new Leicester Tigers deals
Ben Youngs and George Ford have agreed "long-term" contracts to stay at Welford Road.
Jul 8, 12:25
England's Ellis Genge pictured on February 2 2019
England prop Ellis Genge announces plans to create new players' union
Ellis Genge insists his proposed new organisation would complement rather than rival the Rugby Players' Association.
Apr 27, 22:18
England's Manu Tuilagi celebrates scoring their third try with George Ford and teammates on March 7, 2020
England keep Six Nations title hopes alive with victory over Wales
England finished the game with 13 men.
Mar 7, 19:25
Bath's Beno Obano scores a try against Leicester Tigers on May 18, 2019
Beno Obano returns to England's training squad
Either Joe Marler or Ellis Genge have become a doubt for the Ireland match.
Feb 20, 21:45
England's Ellis Genge pictured on February 2 2019
The key talking points after the second round of the Six Nations
Storm Ciara played its part in the second weekend of the Six Nations.
Feb 10, 12:25
England's Ellis Genge pictured on February 2 2019
Ellis Genge reveals "arguments" with Eddie Jones
Genge scored England's only try in Saturday's 13-6 win against Scotland.
Feb 9, 22:19
Owen Farrell in action for England on February 8, 2020
England reignite Six Nations title hopes with Scotland victory
Swirling wind and driving rain turned the round two contest into a lottery.
Feb 8, 19:09
England scrum-half Ben Youngs pictured on October 18, 2019
Team News: Ben Youngs, Joe Marler among players dropped as England ring changes
Willi Heinz starts at scrum-half and Mako Vunipola comes in at loosehead prop.
Feb 6, 11:53
England boss Eddie Jones pictured on September 22, 2019
Eddie Jones calls on England players to inspire a nation with World Cup glory
The Red Rose will face the Springboks on Saturday.
Oct 31, 22:10
Jonny May celebrates scoring for England against Australia on October 19, 2019
England expecting to be fully fit for New Zealand semi-final
Jonny May and Jack Nowell are on course to recover from knocks in time for the last four showdown.
Oct 21, 08:51
Joe Marler pictured in February 2018
Joe Marler pleased to have Mako Vunipola back as competition
Eddie Jones' men continue their World Cup quest on Saturday.
Sep 30, 07:57
England's Mako Vunipola pictured on February 7, 2019
Scott Wisemantel: 'Mako Vunipola needs to fight for his place'
Scott Wisemantel says unity is the key.
Sep 27, 21:25
Jack Nowell during England training on March 15, 2019
England squad fully fit ahead of Argentina game
Mako Vunipola and Jack Nowell both returned to full training.
Sep 27, 06:40
Joe Marchant in action for England on September 6, 2019
Marchant helps give England winning send-off with victory over Italy
The centre will not be in the squad when Eddie Jones' side leave for the World Cup in Japan.
Sep 6, 20:53
Ben Moon pictured for England in November 2018
Ben Moon happy to keep doing the dirty work for England
Eddie Jones' side have won both their Six Nations games so far.
Feb 15, 22:00
England's Ellis Genge pictured on February 2 2019
Genge trains with England as injury fears ease
The Leicester prop seems to have recovered from an ankle injury.
Feb 15, 14:08
Tom Curry during an England training session on February 7, 2019
Tom Curry draws Terry Butcher comparisons after head wound makes his mum cry
Curry has played a key role in England's two Six Nations wins.
Feb 14, 22:00
England's Ellis Genge pictured on February 2 2019
Genge withdrawn from England training with ankle injury
The prop is in contention to deputise for Mako Vunipola.
Feb 14, 16:23
Eddie Jones pictured on June 18, 2016
Danny Cipriani named in England squad for South Africa tour
Wasps fly-half Danny Cipriani is among the players to be named in Eddie Jones's England squad for the tour of South Africa in June.
May 10, 20:32
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England lock George Kruis dropped for Australia clash
George Kruis is one of a number of players to be overlooked for selection ahead of England's second Test of the Autumn International series against Australia.
Nov 14, 15:43
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Denny Solomona named in England squad for Argentina tour
New Zealand-born rugby league convert Denny Solomona is among 15 uncapped players named in Eddie Jones's England squad for June's tour of Argentina.
Apr 20, 09:57
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Eddie Jones names 34-man England squad
England head coach Eddie Jones names his 34-man squad for the Six Nations.
Jan 20, 09:22
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Teimana Harrison to make England debut in Wales clash
Teimana Harrison is one of four uncapped players to be selected by Eddie Jones for England's Test meeting with Wales at Twickenham.
May 27, 14:47
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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, 12:31
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