England name Mercer, Care in Rugby World Cup training squad
Zach Mercer and Danny Care have been selected in England's first Rugby World Cup training squad, announced by head coach Steve Borthwick on Monday.
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England name first World Cup training squad
LONDON : England coach Steve Borthwick took the first tentative step on the long road to the Rugby World Cup on Monday when he named an initial 28-man training squad, albeit without any players from the four teams involved in the Premiership semi-finals.
Simmonds pulls out of contention for England’s Rugby World Cup squad
England will not be able to select Sam Simmonds for the forthcoming Rugby World Cup after the Montpellier-bound No 8 declared himself unavailable for the tournament. The former Exeter forward has told head coach Steve Borthwick that he does not wish to be considered, boosting the likelihood of Zach Mercer featuring in England’s eventual squad.
London Irish suspended by RFU over lack of funding
London Irish will not participate in any league next season after the club failed to prove they have the finances to continue operating, England's Rugby Football Union (RFU) announced on Tuesday.
London Irish told they must pay staff today or be withdrawn from Premiership
London Irish must pay all staff for May in full today or be withdrawn from the Gallagher Premiership.
England rivals Farrell and Smith to go head-to-head on return to club duty
England’s fly-half rivals Owen Farrell and Marcus Smith will go head-to-head as Saracens entertain Harlequins on Saturday with the vast majority of Steve Borthwick’s squad straight back into action for their clubs this weekend.
Henry Arundell to make first England start against Ireland in Six Nations
Henry Arundell will start for the first time when England attempt to gatecrash Ireland’s grand slam party at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. The 20-year-old, who has won all six of his previous caps off the bench, has replaced Max Malins on the left wing in the England XV.
Arundell, Tuilagi and Farrell start for England against Ireland
LONDON: Powerful young winger Henry Arundell will make his first test start for England against Ireland in their Six Nations finale in Dublin on Saturday, Manu Tuilagi returns and Owen Farrell reclaims the flyhalf slot in the team named on Thursday.