Opinion
Ben Kay: 'The return of Owen Farrell will ruffle feathers, but not amongst the players. He drives standards.'
The injury to Elliot Daly is a serious blow but the call-up of Owen Farrell does strengthen the squad in many areas
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Only one Irish front-rower can be confident as Furlong and Porter fight for Test spots
Tadhg Furlong is still searching for fitness and form while team-mate Andrew Porter faces a battle for the No.1 jersey.
Interview
Tomas Albornoz: ‘There's always something special about Argentina playing England’
The in-form Los Pumas playmaker is looking forward to seeing his colleagues taking on England in their own lair
Opinion
Mick Cleary: 'Itoje is the standard bearer for this Lions group. He leads the way.'
Andy Farrell has myriad conundrums to solve as the Lions near their defining moment but the captain's form is not a worry
Analysis
Who is telling the truth about France's tour of New Zealand?
Prominent New Zealand figures have lambasted Fabien Galthie's weakened selection, while the France coach points to player welfare.
Exclusive
Sam Williams: 'I read a letter from my mum - that did all it needed to for the Scotland game'
The Leicester Tiger, who made his England U20s debut last week, talks family, injury and why he has "no excuses" not to reach his …
Exclusive
Armed guards, flags set alight and a fusillade of oranges - England's 1990 tour of Argentina remembered
The first tour by an English team since the Falklands War made for a politically charged and highly volatile backdrop to the infam…
Interview
George Ford: ‘I’m still as hungry and motivated as ever to play for England’
As he prepares to become England's eighth Test centurion, the fly-half says the milestone 'is not the end goal'.
Exclusive
'Rugby broke our chains of fate': The coaching project lifting children from poverty in the favelas of Brazil
The Rugby Para Todos initiative has used the sport to help over 5,000 children from the poorest areas in South America, several be…
Interview
'People remember Lions Tests, but the tour matches are where the magic happens'
Luke Morahan's sensational solo try for Queensland and ACT's win over the Lions were highlights of the 2013 tour.
Analysis
How the Lions found their roar, and disproved a popular Australian theory
In hammering the Western Force, Andy Farrell's tourists disproved the popular theory about the stodgy nature of northern hemispher…
Interview
World Rugby's player welfare roadmap to 2028 unveiled
The game has never been more challenging which is why a Six Point Plan for player welfare has been introduced
