Rugby union

England set the tone with fast start The debate around the Haka surfaces ahead of most England v New Zealand matches, but the All Blacks…

Edinburgh head coach Alan Solomons questioned his players’ attitude after a poor performance at BT Murrayfield Stadium gifted Connacht victory on Friday. After a surprise…

Joe Schmidt pointed to fine margins after England ended Ireland’s hopes of a Grand Slam courtesy of a narrow three-point victory at Twickenham. Ireland full-back…

Stuart Lancaster declared that the Six Nations Championship is wide open after England ended Ireland’s Grand Slam hopes at Twickenham. Owen Farrell’s sole first-half penalty…

May comes close in tense Twickenham start Befitting a match which carries such tradition for England and Ireland, it was a tense start at Twickenham.…

A bullish Billy Vunipola has admitted he was annoyed by England’s “underdog” tag ahead of their 30-22 loss to New Zealand on Saturday. Stuart Lancaster’s…

Richie McCaw believes England are among the contenders to win the World Cup in 2015 after the All Blacks were forced to dig deep to…

A proud Stuart Lancaster admitted he was “bitterly disappointed” for his players after New Zealand held off a resurgent England to win at Twickenham. The…

England pack After a sucker punch within two minutes of the start, Stuart Lancaster’s men were required to dig deep and withstand a New Zealand…

Chris Robshaw says England are relishing “the biggest challenge” in rugby ahead of their clash against New Zealand on Saturday. Stuart Lancaster’s men facing the…

Stuart Lancaster insisted he was satisfied with England’s display after the Red Rose produced a mixed performance to beat Argentina. England carried on from where…

England pack on song – again After a dominant England scrum performance in a 20-13 victory over Australia, Stuart Lancaster warned his pack against the…

Stuart Lancaster felt England were deserved winners after the hosts came from behind to get their autumn series of to a winning start against Australia.…

England must take their chances England departed the Twickenham turf at half-time trailing Australia by seven points despite largely dominating the opening 40 minutes. It…

Joe Schmidt admits his first challenge as Ireland’s new head coach will be convincing veteran Brian O’Driscoll to extend his international career. The New Zealander…

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter and Saracens coach Paul Gustard will join Stuart Lancaster’s England team for the tour of Argentina in June.…

Leigh Halfpenny admits he is honoured to be named the Six Nations player of the championship after he inspired Wales to the title at the…

Stuart Lancaster revealed England’s dressing room was “pretty quiet” after the Red Rose were unconvincing winners against Italy at Twickenham. England edged a tight first…

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Stuart Lancaster heaped praise on England for a composed performance which saw the Red Rose beat France and keep on target to win the Grand…

Manu Tuilagi’s second-half try helped England keep their Six Nations Grand Slam hopes alive against a much-improved France at Twickenham. Les Bleus edged a tight…