Maro Itoje back but Sale duo snubbed in 36-man England squad
Maro Itoje has been named in England’s first squad since the summer tour but Courtney Lawes and Joe Marchant must prove themselv…
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06 Sep 2026, 8:43
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PREM Cup: Vunipola debuts for Leicester, Green back for Quins
One of the most eye-catching moves of the summer was Mako Vunipola's return to the PREM from France after signing for Leicester.
Jon Newcombe
04 Sep 2026, 6:12
Opinion
‘Pre-season seems to contain a mind-altering opiate that erases all ills from the past season and floods the brain with enriching optimism’
With no annoying league table to offer a crushing reality check, a swirling world of possibilities await every club for the campai…
Neil Squires
04 Sep 2026, 5:21
Maro Itoje admits to being taken aback by Steve Borthwick's novel idea
The England and Lions skipper says Borthwick first approached him after the Six Nations to discuss taking the summer off after exc…
Neil Fissler
02 Sep 2026, 8:54
'I think an Anglo-Welsh league would be brilliant': Rob Baxter
Ever since Cardiff and Swansea played rebel friendly fixtures against English sides in front of decent crowds in the late 90s, the…
Jon Newcombe
02 Sep 2026, 7:12
Opinion
Johnnie Beattie: 'Royal Marines, sabotaged rowing machines and drinking from cement mixers' - a player's eye view of pre-season
From night watches on a Royal Air Force camp to scoffing oysters in the port of Montpellier, pre-season is a demanding, eventful a…
Johnnie Beattie
02 Sep 2026, 2:58
‘Pollock, stop, you're going to piss people off': England star reflects on Argentina tour and 'lack of respect' claims
England tighthead prop Joe Heyes has conceded that their changing room was "loud enough for me to leave," after Argentina coach Fe…
Josh Raisey
01 Sep 2026, 7:20
'One-week wonders': Dave Rennie's All Blacks on World Rankings shortlist
The All Blacks' stay at the top of the World Rugby Men's Rankings only lasted one week after they fell to a 33-26 defeat to South …
Jon Newcombe
31 Aug 2026, 7:09
Analysis
Daddy of all Springboks: Deon Fourie to join list of world's oldest internationals
One month shy of his 40th birthday, versatile Stormers forward Deon Fourie is set to become the oldest player to play for the Spri…
Jon Newcombe
25 Aug 2026, 4:26
Opinion
Ranking 21 England back-row options ahead of the 2026/27 season
This time next year, Steve Borthwick will be very close to finalising his squad for the 2027 World Cup in Australia, and the back-…
Josh Raisey
19 Aug 2026, 9:52
Opinion
5 uncapped hopefuls who could break into the England squad before the RWC
While international coaches seem to think solely in terms of World Cup cycles in modern rugby, Rassie Erasmus has taught the world…
Josh Raisey
13 Aug 2026, 6:11
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Uncertainty lingers around the future of Scotland's Fergus Burke at Saracens
Saracens face a fight to keep hold of their Scotland international fly-half Fergus Burke when his contract runs out at the end of …
Neil Fissler
13 Aug 2026, 3:25
Steve Borthwick makes 5 changes to his 2025/26 Elite Player Squad
England have revealed the 25 players who will receive enhanced Elite Player Squad contracts ahead of the new season, with five cha…
Josh Raisey
12 Aug 2026, 7:22
Former England coach Brian Smith dies aged 59
Former England assistant coach Brian Smith has died at the 59 after a battle with an aggressive cancer.
Josh Raisey
12 Aug 2026, 1:54
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Fissler Confidential: Rival PREM club weighs in on Henry Pollock price-tag
Gloucester chairman Martin St Quinton has backed the claims of Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, who says that England star Henry Pollo…
Neil Fissler
08 Aug 2026, 0:57
Former England fly-half Freddie Burns retires from rugby
Former England fly-half Freddie Burns has called time on his rugby career after nearly two decades.
PA
06 Aug 2026, 2:18
