Injuries mean England turn to Billy Vunipola for tour to Australia
England have turned to Billy Vunipola as the solution to their crisis at number eight after Eddie Jones recalled the powerful Saracens forward for next month’s tour to Australia.
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Eddie Jones is confident England won't be thrashed by Australia
Eddie Jones insisted on Sunday night that England will not suffer a hiding in Australia, despite the worst defeat of his six-year stint as head coach at the hands of a 14-man Barbarians side.
Danny Care told he has World Cup chance if he proves himself against Barbarians
Danny Care has been told by England that he could figure in their plans for next year’s World Cup if he makes the most of his international comeback.
Harlequins star Joe Marler has 'no problem' with looming retirement
Joe Marler is only too aware that retirement is beginning to loom large and when the time comes rugby's most colourful character will have no problem walking away from the sport. The England prop saw his season brought to a close away at Saracens last weekend, Harlequins' Premiership defence falling at the semi-final hurdle to their bitter London rivals.
Premiership: Joe Marler believes rugby has to do more to help players be comfortable in ‘coming out.
Harlequins and England loosehead prop Joe Marler wants rugby union to create conditions which make it easier for players to ‘come out’.
Dean Richards a rugby one-off and Joe Marler and Austin Healey explain why
An era ends in Newcastle today when Dean Richards takes charge of his final home game as a top-flight rugby boss.
Opinion: James Haskell disrespects women’s rugby and fails to apologise in disappointing exchange
The page for the podcast, hosted by Haskell, Mike Tindall and Alex Payne, posted a graphic displaying the most capped England front-row forwards and listed were Jason Leonard (114), Dylan Hartley (97), Dan Cole (95), Joe Marler (79) and Steve Thompson (73).
The short side: Big games, Courtney Lawes returns and full-back battle
For the lovers of champagne rugby, it’s time to get the bubbly out, as two of the most stylish attacking teams in the Prem meet each other in a thrilling third place plays fourth place clash. Sure, Quins hold the advantage here and mathematically, a bonus points win will see them home and hosed into the play-offs.