Rugby

January 13, 2026 Rugby
Every rugby supporter looks forward to the month of February, as it marks the return of the Six Nations Championship. The same anticipation applies at Under-20 level, and with only a few weeks to go before the opening round of the U20 Six Nations, England U20 have officially launched their 2025 campaign by naming an initial 32-man training squad. Gathered for a four-day camp in Portugal, this selection signals the beginning of a new cycle, with the majority of players unfamiliar with the environment following the mass departure of the 2005-born cohort, who are no longer eligible at this age grade. Read more Read More
January 7, 2026 Rugby
As the 2026 Six Nations approaches, England are entering a new cycle with a level of squad depth rarely seen in recent years. While certain hierarchies already appear well established, other positions remain wide open to competition, particularly across the back three. And among the players banging loudly on the door of the senior squad, one name is being mentioned with increasing regularity: George Hendy. Still uncapped at Test level, the versatile Northampton Saints back has nevertheless emerged as one of the Premiership’s standout performers this season. Read more Read More
November 6, 2025 Rugby
England A return to the international stage this Saturday against the All Blacks XV in a clash that promises valuable insights for the medium-term future of English rugby. Between players already glimpsed at senior level and emerging talents from the 2024 U20 World Championship, Mark Mapletoft is fielding a side in Bath brimming with ambition. While the fixture will not count as a full Test, it offers a rare opportunity for young players to measure themselves against the intensity and demands of top-level rugby. Conceived as a bridge between the U20s and the senior England squad, this match forms part of a broader development strategy that has been carefully implemented over recent months under the guidance of Steve Borthwick. Read more Read More
October 20, 2025 Rugby
At just 19 years of age, Noah Caluori has exploded onto the English rugby scene with the force of inevitability. In a matter of weeks, the Saracens winger has gone from academy prospect to Premiership sensation, crossing the whitewash five times on his very first start. Enough to catch the eye of Steve Borthwick, who promptly brought him into England’s wider training squad. A meteoric rise for a player whom some observers — Sam Warburton among them — already describe as a generational talent. Read more Read More
June 25, 2025 Rugby
Reigning champions England arrive in Italy determined to defend their World Rugby U20 Championship title with a blend of youthful energy and seasoned leadership. One year on from their triumph in South Africa, a new-look England U20 side prepares to take on the world once again, led by head coach Mark Mapletoft and assistant Andy Titterrell. A 30-man squad has been named, featuring seven uncapped players who impressed in recent warm-up wins against Wales (47–14) and Georgia (43–14). Read more Read More