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.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    Thomas intent on staying put

    Thomas intent on staying put

    The acting chief executive of the Rugby Football Union, Martyn Thomas, has ruled out resigning in the wake of England's early World Cup exit.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    Andrew to review England exit

    Andrew to review England exit

    RFU operations director Rob Andrew has confirmed he will head up a review into England disappointing exit from the World Cup.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    We blew it, blasts Foden

    We blew it, blasts Foden

    Ben Foden was left "gutted and livid" after England crashed out of the Rugby World Cup with a 19-12 quarter-final defeat to France.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Johnson silent on future

    Johnson silent on future

    Martin Johnson refused to answer questions over his future as England manager after crashing out of the Rugby World Cup.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    France end England's challenge

    France end England's challenge

    England crashed out of the Rugby World Cup on Saturday after losing 19-12 to France, who booked a semi-final clash with Wales.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Moody glum as England crash out

    Moody glum as England crash out

    Dejected England captain Lewis Moody acknowledged a woeful first-half display had ultimately proved costly against France on Saturday.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    Moody demands fearless approach

    Moody demands fearless approach

    Lewis Moody has set the tone for England ahead of Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final showdown with France by declaring: "Never fear".

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    WC preview: England v France

    WC preview: England v France

    England's Steve Thompson expects to be at the epicentre of a brutal battle with the French pack in Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    Johnson: We must stay focused

    Johnson: We must stay focused

    England manager Martin Johnson has warned his side they will need to remain focused for 80 minutes against France at Eden Park.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    Johnson: Seven up for WC glory

    Johnson: Seven up for WC glory

    Martin Johnson believes any one of seven teams can win the Rugby World Cup - and he places England right at the heart of the pack.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    France to pile pressure on Wilko

    France to pile pressure on Wilko

    Jonny Wilkinson is set to be targeted by France in Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final at Eden Park in Auckland.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    Easter eager for England action

    Easter eager for England action

    Nick Easter feared his Rugby World Cup would be over when he suffered a back injury which forced him to miss two of England's pool matches.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    Wilko and Flood set for shoot-out

    Wilko and Flood set for shoot-out

    Jonny Wilkinson and Toby Flood will hold a penalty shoot-out behind closed doors on Friday to decide who will kick for England against France.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    Johnson: No selection gamble

    Johnson: No selection gamble

    England boss Martin Johnson insists the selection of Toby Flood in the centres to face France is "not a gamble".

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    England turn to Flood

    England turn to Flood

    England boss Martin Johnson has opted to team up Toby Flood and Jonny Wilkinson for the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France.