England players express shock at departure of Felix Jones and Aled Walters
England players have expressed their shock and disappointment at the departure of influential assistant coaches Felix Jones and Aled Walters.
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England fullback Furbank ruled out of second All Blacks Test
England Rugby said on Friday that fullback George Furbank has withdrawn from the side with a back injury on the eve of the second and final Test against New Zealand.
England's Baxter gets first test start against All Blacks
England coach Steve Borthwick has made one injury-enforced change to his team for the second and final test of the series against New Zealand at Auckland's Eden Park on Saturday.
Blow for England as Furbank ruled out of second New Zealand test
England fullback George Furbank has been ruled out of the second test against New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday and will be replaced by Freddie Steward, the team said on Friday.
New Zealand to provide shot clock for second Test after Damian McKenzie error
A shot clock will be in operation for England’s second Test against New Zealand in response to Damian McKenzie’s blunder that could have cost the All Blacks victory in the series opener.
Marcus Smith wins race to start as England's No. 10 against Japan
Marcus Smith will start at flyhalf for England ahead of namesake Fin Smith as coach Steve Borthwick made four enforced changes for their first test of the summer series in Japan on Saturday that could also see powerful wing Tom Roebuck handed his debut.
Late Alex Mitchell try sees Northampton pip Bath to Premiership crown
Northampton were crowned Gallagher Premiership champions at Twickenham after a late try by Alex Mitchell secured a 25-21 victory that ended Bath's defiant response to Beno Obano’s red card.
Northampton book place in Premiership final with home win over Saracens
NORTHAMPTON, England :Northampton Saints flyhalf Fin Smith kicked 17 points to propel them into the final of England’s Premiership as they came from behind to edge visiting defending champions Saracens 22-20 in their semi-final clash at Franklin’s Gardens on Friday.