Stormers show enough class to down Harlequins and book Champions Cup quarter-final spot
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Billy Vunipola retains England ambition despite ‘honest’ talk with Borthwick
Billy Vunipola revealed that Steve Borthwick has been “very honest” with him over his England omission for the Six Nations but the Saracens No 8 remains determined to force his way back into the international fold.
Owen Farrell edges Marcus Smith to help Saracens to win over Harlequins
At the home of one undisputed No 10, Owen Farrell edged his fly-half rival Marcus Smith to guide Saracens to a home semi-final in an entertaining bonus point victory over Harlequins. Farrell departed the pitch with a nasty bang to his left ankle before full-time but up till then had played his part in a powerful if far from perfect performance from the league leaders who are now assured of a top-two finish.
Six Nations latest: Ireland on course for Grand Slam as they lead England at the interval
England drew first blood through an Owen Farrell penalty as part of an encouraging start for the visitors that included significant headway made at the breakdown compared to France a week earlier.
Farrell & Tuilagi back in England team to face Ireland
Powerful young winger Henry Arundell will make his first test start for England against Ireland in their Six Nations finale in Dublin on Saturday, while Manu Tuilagi returns and Owen Farrell reclaims the out-half slot.
England centre Lawrence out of Ireland clash with injury
England centre Ollie Lawrence has been ruled out of their final Six Nations match against Ireland due to a hamstring injury, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) said on Monday.
Marcus Smith to start for England with Owen Farrell on bench against France
Steve Borthwick has dropped Owen Farrell from the England team to face France on Saturday with Marcus Smith starting at fly-half and Ellis Genge captaining the side for the first time.
England captain Farrell dropped for France clash as Smith steps in at flyhalf
:England captain Owen Farrell has been dropped for their Six Nations clash against reigning champions France with coach Steve Borthwick making the bold decision to start Marcus Smith at flyhalf for the game at Twickenham on Saturday.