13 h. ago Steward injury could offer Smith the chance to start for England against Fiji

Hand injury leaves full-back’s availability in doubtSmith in frame with Furbank and Daly ruled outA hand injury to the full-back Freddie Steward could present Marcus Smith with a fresh chance to start for England when they face Fiji at Twickenham on Saturday.Steve Borthwick’s team will meet the Pacific Islanders in the second of four November internationals after a comfortable opening win against Australia, but the No 15 jersey may become a significant problem for the head coach. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago England Rugby ban 'man of the match award' for being insensitive

The Rugby Football Union says it is striving to make the game as inclusive as possible, with people also encouraged to avoid using terms like 'chairman' and 'ladies and gentlemen'

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19 h. ago World Rugby announce new rankings ahead of World Cup draw as England replace Six Nations rivals

The opening weekend of the autumn internationals has seen change in the world rankings table exactly one month before the draw is made for the Rugby World Cup

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21 h. ago Welsh referee leaves viewers stunned after embarrassing England players in Australia match

The Welsh official has been tipped for big things and left fans saying the same thing after England's win over the Wallabies

Sport

23 h. ago Rugby LIVE: England sensation dropped from squad as coach blown away by new star

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23 h. ago Rugby LIVE: Wales international makes return as three young Welsh talents shine

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31 h. ago Moment serial prankster lined up with Australian rugby league team before clash with England

A NOTORIOUS prankster lined up with the Australian rugby league team - before he was nicked. Daniel Jarvis - who goes by the name ‘Jarvo 69’ online - got onto the field as the Aussie and England teams lined up for the national anthems at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday. He was caught on...

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37 h. ago England’s Henry Pollock happy to deliver after giving his brother an alarm call

The 20-year-old back row caught the eye with an impressive second-half cameo.

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38 h. ago Blond bombshell Henry Pollock shows England’s new edge – as Steve Borthwick considers bold Fiji selection

England blew away Australia in the final quarter to start their autumn in style as Pollock continued his explosive introduction to Test rugby

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38 h. ago Henry Pollock can be the spark England need to become World Cup contenders | Robert Kitson

Exuberant back-row’s confidence in win over Australia gave a glimpse of how compelling England could becomeThe sporting gods can sometimes be mischievous. Steve Borthwick’s vision of rugby heaven is a cohesive team that consistently delivers without huge amounts of fuss and squeezes the life out of opponents like a white-shirted python. Control, physicality, tactical acumen and work rate will forever be more central to his vision of Test match success than individual front-page razzle-dazzle.And what happens? With almost comic timing the door to the England dressing room has been flung off its hinges by a 20-year-old rock star forward with the ability to transform games on his own. Henry Pollock has now scored three tries in 61 minutes of international rugby, is all over social media and already has half the rugby world itching to punch his lights out. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Henry Pollock can be spark England need but maybe someone should have a word | Robert Kitson

Back-row scored stunning try against Australia but perhaps he can be advised to rein in fractionally some of his anticsThe sporting gods can sometimes be mischievous. Steve Borthwick’s vision of rugby heaven is a cohesive team that consistently delivers without huge amounts of fuss and squeezes the life out of opponents like a white-shirted python. Control, physicality, tactical acumen and work rate will forever be more central to his vision of Test match success than individual front-page razzle-dazzle.And what happens? With almost comic timing the door to the England dressing room has been flung off its hinges by a 20-year-old rock star forward with the ability to transform games on his own. Henry Pollock has now scored three tries in 61 minutes of international rugby, is all over social media and already has half the rugby world itching to punch his lights out. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Henry Pollock can be spark England need but should rein in on

Back-row made a big impact with stunning try against Australia but might do well to let his rugby do the talkingThe sporting gods can sometimes be mischievous. Steve Borthwick’s vision of rugby heaven is a cohesive team that consistently delivers without huge amounts of fuss and squeezes the life out of opponents like a white-shirted python. Control, physicality, tactical acumen and work rate will forever be more central to his vision of Test match success than individual front-page razzle-dazzle.And what happens? With almost comic timing the door to the England dressing room has been flung off its hinges by a 20-year-old rock star forward with the ability to transform games on his own. Henry Pollock has now scored three tries in 61 minutes of international rugby, is all over social media and already has half the rugby world itching to punch his lights out. Continue reading...

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43 h. ago Guy Pepper – Energy off the bench can be potent weapon for England

Five British and Irish Lions forwards were brought on in the 52nd minute.

Events

43 h. ago Guy Pepper reveals the key to England’s dominant defensive performance against Australia

England conceded just seven points to an intercept try in a strong showing to start their November

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45 h. ago Strength in depth key for England: What we learned from win over Australia

Henry Pollock again put his talents on display.

Politics

48 h. ago England Rugby World Cup winner now works on a farm and looks after 90 cows

Julian White was part of the England side that won the Rugby World Cup in 2003, but the former prop is now more likely to be found tending to his farm

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60 h. ago Steve Borthwick hails energy and impact of Henry Pollock against Australia

The Wallabies were dispatched 25-7 at Allianz Stadium with the introduction of England’s heavyweight bench.

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60 h. ago Steve Borthwick hails ‘ball of energy’ Henry Pollock after try

Pollock scored soon after coming on as part of an impactful showing from England’s bench

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60 h. ago Australia too strong for fading England to seal another Rugby League Ashes win

England 4-14 Australia: The Kangaroos pulled away int he second half to wrap up a 2-0 series victory in front of a packed crowd at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium

Sport

61 h. ago Australia coach Joe Schmidt accuses England of ‘gamesmanship’ over breakdown row

The build-up to England’s win over the Wallabies was overshadowed by an allegation of illegality reported

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