There is an immutable temptation in English rugby to put any player selected for national duty into a camp, a category, a silo. Maverick or yeoman? Frills man or functionary? Cavalier or Roundhead? It ...

England can "shock" Ireland and set themselves up for a run at the Six Nations title, says three-time winner Danny Care.

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Marcus Smith was England’s standout player ... where England desperately need fresh blood as they move on from Joe Marler and Dan Cole. The 20-year-old made his debut during the autumn campaign ...

With flanker Sam Underhill (Bath) and No 8 Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins) out injured, a club combination of Ben Earl (Saracens, ...

Leicester prop Dan Cole, 37, is also omitted, with his clubmate Joe Heyes and Sale's Asher ... versatile back Elliot Daly and fly-half Marcus Smith are options in that position.

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The tighthead-prop starting spot looks to belong to Will Stuart (Bath, 45 caps), with the recalled Joe Heyes (Leicester ... Borthwick has his three favourites Marcus Smith (Harlequins, 39 caps ...

England take on Ireland to begin the Six Nations with a new captain in Maro Itoje whilst Marcus Smith will play at fly-half ...

Joe Marler has revealed that he will lead crucial talks with the Rugby Football Union and Premiership clubs over player welfare in his new role as performance director for Team England Rugby.

Former England prop Joe Marler has candidly revealed the reasons behind his retirement from rugby, confessing he could no longer match the physical and mental demands of the sport. The 34-year-old ...