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The England national rugby team competes annually in the Six Nations Championship. They won the 2003 Rugby World Cup.

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England Rugby News

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World Ranking

England Rugby are currently 6th in the World Rugby Rankings. The last time they were World #1 was November 2019.

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2003
2015
2026

England Rugby Matches

Sat 14 Mar, 2026
Round 5
France France
Round 5
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46
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England England
Stade de France
Sat 4 Jul, 2026
Round 1
South Africa South Africa
Round 1
08:40
England England
Ellis Park
Fri 10 Jul, 2026
Round 2
Fiji Fiji
Round 2
17:00
England England
Hill Dickinson Stadium

England Rugby Rugby Team Players

England Rugby Forwards

Name
Position
Ellis Genge
Ellis Genge
Prop
Emmanuel Iyogun
Emmanuel Iyogun
Prop
Bevan Rodd
Bevan Rodd
Prop
Luke Cowan-Dickie
Luke Cowan-Dickie
Hooker
Theo Dan
Theo Dan
Hooker
Jamie George
Jamie George
Hooker
Trevor Davison
Trevor Davison
Prop
Joe Heyes
Joe Heyes
Prop
George Kloska
George Kloska
Prop
Arthur Clark
Arthur Clark
Lock
Alex Coles
Alex Coles
Lock
Maro Itoje
Maro Itoje
Lock
Ollie Chessum
Ollie Chessum
Back Row
Chandler Cunningham-South
Chandler Cunningham-South
Back Row
Guy Pepper
Guy Pepper
Back Row
Henry Pollock
Henry Pollock
Back Row
Tom Curry
Tom Curry
Back Row
Sam Underhill
Sam Underhill
Back Row
Jack Kenningham
Jack Kenningham
Back Row
Ben Earl
Ben Earl
Back Row

England Rugby Backs

Name
Position
Alex Mitchell
Alex Mitchell
Scrum Half
Ben Spencer
Ben Spencer
Scrum Half
Jack Van Poortvliet
Jack Van Poortvliet
Scrum Half
Raffi Quirke
Raffi Quirke
Scrum Half
George Ford
George Ford
Fly Half
Marcus Smith
Marcus Smith
Fly Half
Finlay Smith
Finlay Smith
Fly Half
Cadan Murley
Cadan Murley
Outside Back
Freddie Steward
Freddie Steward
Outside Back
Sebastien Atkinson
Sebastien Atkinson
Centre
Elliot Daly
Elliot Daly
Centre
Fraser Dingwall
Fraser Dingwall
Centre
Henry Slade
Henry Slade
Centre
Ollie Lawrence
Ollie Lawrence
Centre
Tom Roebuck
Tom Roebuck
Outside Back
Henry Arundell
Henry Arundell
Outside Back
Tommy Freeman
Tommy Freeman
Outside Back
George Furbank
George Furbank
Outside Back

England Rugby Tournaments

England National Rugby Union Team

The England rugby team is one of the sport's most successful sides. To date, they remain the only team from the northern hemisphere to ever capture the Rugby World Cup. They were also the first team to top the World Rugby Rankings and they're the most successful side in the history of the Six Nations, with 29 outright wins. 

With the success of the England rugby team, it's no surprise that many famous faces and star players have represented the nation. Former England rugby squads have featured greats of the game. This includes the likes of Martin Johnson and Jason Leonard, who are both in the International Rugby Hall of Fame. Added to this, the Rugby World Cup's highest ever point scorer also played for the England national rugby union team. The legendary Jonny Wilkinson scored 277 points at the tournament between 1999 and 2011.

England at the Six Nations Championship 

The England national rugby union team is the most successful side in the history of the Six Nations Championship. To date, they have won 29 outright titles, a feat that puts them just ahead of Wales. Additionally, England have also enjoyed a further 10 shared wins and have captured 13 Grand Slams

As one of the four founding Home Nations teams, England have competed in every format of the tournament since its inception in the 1800s. In fact, England's Six Nations record includes inaugural victories in each of the Championships: England won the first Home Nations (1883), Five Nations (1910) and Six Nations (2000).

Over the years, England players have delivered some of the tournament's most impressive performances. For example, in 2001, Jonny Wilkinson set the record for the most individual points scored in a single Six Nations match - he scored 35 points against Italy. Meanwhile, Cyril Lowe's record dates back to 1914, when he scored eight tries in one competition.

England at the Rugby World Cup

The England rugby team has participated in every edition of the Rugby World Cup. In 2003, England secured their first Webb Ellis Cup with a win against Australia at Stadium Australia. This was England's second Rugby World Cup final - their first was in 1991 - and their second against Australia.

Since their 2003 victory, the England national rugby union team have reached the Rugby World Cup final a further two times. Sadly, they lost against the Springboks on both occasions (2007 and 2019). Additionally, England have also appeared in two bronze-final matches; the team secured fourth place in 1995 and finished third in 2023. 

Despite many impressive performances, the England rugby team have also endured disappointing Rugby World Cup finishes. The team was eliminated in the quarter finals in 1987, 1999 and 2011, and they crashed out during the pool stage at the 2015 tournament, which they also hosted.

FAQs

How many Rugby World Cups have England won?

England have won the Rugby World Cup once, in 2003. They’ve also reached the final on a further three occasions.

Who is the current England head coach?

The England rugby head coach is Steve Borthwick. He’s held the position since December 2022.

Who is the captain of England?

Maro Itoje is the current captain of England. He’s been the captain of England since January 2025.

When was England's national rugby side founded?

The England national rugby team was founded in 1871. The team played their first international match in the same year, when they faced Scotland.

What is England’s longest winning streak in rugby union?

England won 18 consecutive test matches between October 2015 and March 2017. This is the joint-longest winning streak in the history of men’s international rugby (tied with New Zealand).

What is England’s biggest defeat in rugby union?

England’s biggest defeat in a rugby union international came in June 1998, when they were defeated 76-0 by Australia in Brisbane.

Who has scored the most points for England?

England’s top point-scorer is Owen Farrell. He’s scored more than 1,200 points for his country.

Which player has the most caps for England?

Ben Youngs has the most caps for England. He made 127 appearances for his country between 2010 and 2023.

What is England’s record against Ireland in rugby union?

England hold a positive record against Ireland in rugby union. Since 1875, the teams have faced each other 144 times, with England winning 81 of these matches. By contrast, Ireland have won 55 matches and a further eight have ended in a draw. However, in recent years, Ireland have increasingly gained the upper hand in the rivalry. Since 2020, the sides have faced each other eight times, with Ireland winning six clashes to England’s two.

Have England ever won a Six Nations Grand Slam?

Yes. In the modern era of the Six Nations (since 2000), England have won two Grand Slams. These occurred in 2003 and 2016. In addition, they won a further 11 Grand Slams in the Five Nations era.

Who is England’s all-time leading try scorer?

England’s all-time top try-scorer is Rory Underwood. He scored 49 tries for his country between 1984 and 1996.

Where do England play their home rugby matches?

England traditionally play their home matches at the Allianz Stadium, which is also known as Twickenham. The stadium is one of the largest in the world and is located in London.

What colours do England play in?

England typically play in all-white jerseys and white shorts, with predominantly navy blue socks. Their away strip changes but is usually either red, navy blue or dark grey.

Who are the most famous players to represent England in rugby?

A host of famous faces have represented the England rugby union team over the years. The most famous include Jonny Wilkinson, Martin Johnson, Lawrence Dallaglio, Jason Leonard and Rory Underwood. Modern greats include Owen Farrell, Ben Earl and Maro Itoje.
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