Rugby

January 16, 2026 Rugby
With the 2026 Six Nations less than a month away, England find themselves facing a rather unexpected dilemma. The combined injuries to Asher Opoku Fordjour and Will Stuart have significantly weakened a key position in the English set-up: tighthead prop. Behind the sparkling form of Joe Heyes, who has caught the eye with Leicester Tigers, depth is suddenly thin, forcing Steve Borthwick to reassess his options. Read more Read More
January 15, 2026 Rugby
The draw for the 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship has now been confirmed, and it promises a particularly demanding pool stage for England. Reigning champions after their triumph in 2024, the Young Roses endured a far more frustrating campaign the following year, failing to progress beyond the pool stage after a decisive defeat to eventual winners South Africa in a format that allowed only the group winners to advance. This time around, Andy Titterrell’s side have been handed another unforgiving assignment, drawn alongside Ireland, Argentina and the United States in a tightly balanced Pool C where margins for error are likely to be extremely slim. Read more Read More
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