England Rugby

England is one of the top rugby playing nations in the world.  England has won one Rugby World Cup as well as winning multiple Six Nations.

  • Wednesday, 2. November, 2011

    France Women's surprise England

    After no score in the first half, France beat England 14-5 in a Women's Test played in the rain at Stade Jean Bouin in Marseille on Wednesday evening, the first of two Tests between the two countries this week.

  • Wednesday, 2. November, 2011

    RFU palace revolution underway

    The first part in the cleanout operation at England's under-fire Rugby Football Union got underway on Wednesday.

  • Wednesday, 2. November, 2011
    Thomas to stand down at RFU

    Thomas to stand down at RFU

    The RFU's acting chief executive Martyn Thomas is to leave his post on December 16 following a board meeting at Twickenham.

  • Wednesday, 2. November, 2011

    England on a roll

    England prepared for the IRB Sevens World Series by winning four of their five games in the warm-up tournament in Elche this week.

  • Wednesday, 2. November, 2011

    First changes at RFU

    England's Rugby Football Union has appointed two new directors as part of a structural review, including a dissection of the team's dismal World Cup performances and manager Martin Johnson's future.

  • Wednesday, 2. November, 2011

    Wales-England in Edwards tug-'o-war?

    England and Wales could get involved in a vigorous tug-o'-war for the services of Shaun Edwards, after the veteran coach formally parted ways with Wasps on Wednesday.

  • Wednesday, 2. November, 2011
    Haskell heads for Highlanders

    Haskell heads for Highlanders

    James Haskell was one of the surprise inclusions in the Highlanders squad which was unveiled on Wednesday for next year's Super 15 competition.

  • Wednesday, 2. November, 2011

    England bad boy now a Highlander

    England World Cup loose forward James Haskell is to play Super Rugby next season in a surprise move that sees him join the Highlanders.

  • Tuesday, 1. November, 2011
    RFU to debate Johnson future

    RFU to debate Johnson future

    A clearer picture of the future for England manager Martin Johnson may emerge on Wednesday when the RFU management board convene.

  • Tuesday, 1. November, 2011

    Women's Tests in France

    England Women go across to France to meet their most serious European rivals in two Tests this week - one at Stade Jean Bouin in Marseille on Wednesday evening and the other at Pierre de Coubertin Stadium in Châteaurenard on Saturday afternoon.

  • Tuesday, 1. November, 2011

    Mallinder to the front of the queue

    Martin Johnson hasn't official stepped down, or been axed, but already 'replacements' are lining up for the most prized job in England.

  • Tuesday, 1. November, 2011
    Mallinder interested in England

    Mallinder interested in England

    Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder has admitted he would be interested in becoming England coach.

  • Tuesday, 1. November, 2011

    IRB boss: Bigger role for TMO

    International Rugby Board referees boss Paddy O'Brien says the authority of television match officials is likely to be extended on a trial basis next year and could be permanently increased.

  • Monday, 31. October, 2011
    Hartley: Players behind Johnno

    Hartley: Players behind Johnno

    Dylan Hartley insists manager Martin Johnson retains the full support of England's players.

  • Sunday, 30. October, 2011

    The Table Never Lies – Or Does It?

    Can we really trust an Aviva Premiership table when games continue throughout the World Cup so that teams get penalised for signing the best players? Rugby Rugby’s Howard Johnson reckons things might have to change next time…