Youngs left out of England squad for Italy clash
England scrumhalf Ben Youngs has been omitted from Steve Borthwick's 29-man squad for Sunday's Six Nations game against Italy with Ben Curry and Anthony Watson also left out.
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Arundell and Slade back for England against Italy in Six Nations
England have called up Henry Arundell and centre Henry Slade for the Six Nations clash with Italy on Sunday at Twickenham after both have struggled with injuries.
Smith and Farrell start for England as Tuilagi left out
LONDON :Owen Farrell and Joe Marchant will fill England's midfield with Marcus Smith at flyhalf in their Six Nations opener against Scotland on Saturday as Manu Tuilagi was omitted from the matchday squad announced by Steve Borthwick on Thursday.
Manu Tuilagi left out of Steve Borthwick’s first England team
Manu Tuilagi has been dropped by Steve Borthwick as the head coach named a revamped side for England’s Guinness Six Nations opener against Scotland.
Three uncapped players in trimmed England squad
England head coach Steve Borthwick has kept three uncapped players in his trimmed 29-man squad for their opening Six Nations match against Scotland on Saturday.
Giant SA-born lock named in England squad ahead of All Black, Springbok Tests
South African born-lock David Ribbans has been included in England's 36-man squad for their November Tests against Argentina, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa.
Lewis Ludlam: ‘The position a lot of clubs find themselves in is no joke’
If only everything in English club rugby’s garden was as impressively flawless as the pitch at Franklin’s Gardens. There are less smooth billiard tables and the stage is perfectly set for a spectacular 250th east Midlands derby between Northampton and Leicester. “It’s the biggest game of the year,” murmurs Lewis Ludlam, the Saints captain, as his side prepare to go toe to toe with the defending Premiership champions.
England vs Australia rugby third Test: Kick off-time, TV channel and live stream
England need a win against Australia in Sydney this weekend as they seek to complete just a second series win down under in their history.