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England head coach Eddie Jones has signed a new contract extension which will see him remain in charge until the 2023 World Cup in France.  Jones’ current contract was due to expire in 2021 but it was expected that it would be extended, especially after the Australian guided England to the World Cup final last year. Jones has a win …

England head coach Eddie Jones has been asked to accept a reduction in his salary of over 25 per cent by the RFU, according to reports.  Sky Sports News are reporting that English Rugby’s governing body is facing massive revenue losses of £45 to £50 million over the next 18 months as a result of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak and …

England were made to work for their 26th Triple Crown after being pushed all the way by Wales in their 33-30 win at Twickenham. In what proved to be an intense battle from start to finish, lines were crossed close to the end as Ellis Genge was sent to the sin-bin before Manu Tuilagi was sent off following a dangerous …

England welcomes Wales to Twickenham Stadium today in the hopes of keeping their Six Nations Championship hopes alive with a Triple Crown on the line.  Both teams have welcomed back significant players from injury with Liam Williams and Josh Navidi joining Wales’ starting XV while Mark Wilson and Anthony Watson have been included in Eddie Jones’ side.  Ahead of this …

Wales travel to Twickenham this weekend to face England in the hope of getting their Six Nations campaign back on track following two losses on the bounce.  At the opposite end of the scale, England will bound into the clash with momentum after their comprehensive victory over Andy Farrell’s Ireland kept their hopes of a championship win alive. Eddie Jones’ …

England head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to face Wales on Saturday in the fourth round of the 2020 Guinness Six Nations championship.  England head into the clash at Twickenham off the back of a confidence-boosting win over Ireland where they completely outplayed Andy Farrell’s side. Jones’ selection sees both Mark Wilson and Anthony Watson come into the …

Eddie Jones has named a 25-man England squad for a three-day training camp in Oxford ahead of their Six Nations clash against Wales on March 7. Mako Vunipola and Luke Cowan-Dickie have been excluded from the training camp in Oxford for family reasons but there is a return for Sale Sharks’ back-rower, Mark Wilson. The versatile forward sustained an injury …

England head coach Eddie Jones has apologised after saying that he felt his side’s 24-12 win over Ireland could have been “declared” at half-time as they led 17-0. Jones’ side were victorious in their Six Nations clash at Twickenham, dominating Andy Farrell’s men throughout with a host of individual errors costing Ireland in the first half. The defeat ended Ireland’s …

Ireland travel to Twickenham today to face their old foes England in the hope of continuing their Grand Slam hunt while collecting the Triple Crown en route.  Andy Farrell’s side have enjoyed a positive start to their Guinness Six Nations campaign, overcoming Scotland before producing a convincing performance to beat Wales. However, his first away test may prove to be …

Former England coach Andy Farrell will make his return to Twickenham on Sunday, though this time as the head coach of their fierce rivals, Ireland. Ireland currently lie second in the Six Nations table, behind France on points difference, and will have an opportunity to collect their first silverware since 2018 should they overcome Eddie Jones’ men and collect the …

England head coach Eddie Jones has named his side for their Guinness Six Nations clash with Ireland on Sunday with Manu Tuilagi named to start. The 28-year-old missed their Calcutta Cup battle with Scotland through injury but has been passed fit to start while Ben Youngs has also been recalled to the side after being dropped for that 6-13 win …

Eddie Jones has been coaching at the highest level for over 20 years.  In that time, the Australian would have witnessed the transformation of rugby union – the game looks completely different now from what it did in the late 1990s. Yet, the coach has been successful in the majority of the roles has taken throughout his coaching career. A …

Eddie Jones has named a 25-man training squad for a three-day camp this week as his side begin preparations for their Six Nations round three clash with Ireland at Twickenham next weekend.  The Six Nations is on a down week but Jones will take training this week in Kensington, central London, as he looks to build on his side’s hard-fought …

England head coach Eddie Jones has criticised the Scottish supporters during his side’s hard-fought win over Gregor Townsend’s men for their behaviour during the game.  The World Cup finalists regained the Calcutta Cup on a scoreline of 13-6 following a dismal encounter played in difficult conditions in BT Murrayfield. Substitute Ellis Genge’s try proved crucial while Owen Farrell kicked eight …

Manu Tuilagi will miss England’s Six Nations clash with Scotland on Saturday following an MRI that confirmed the powerful centre has sustained a “low-grade groin strain”.  The Leicester Tigers man limped off after just 16 minutes of Sunday’s 24-17 defeat to France in Paris. BREAKING: Manu Tuilagi will miss England's Six Nations game against Scotland on Saturday after an MRI …

Eddie Jones has announced his England squad for their upcoming Six Nations clash against Scotland in BT Murrayfield on Saturday.  Five uncapped players, Ben Earl, Alex Moon, Fraser Dingwall, Ollie Thorley and Jacob Umaga, have been included while Alex Mitchell is named as an apprentice player. Jones remains stuck for options at number eight following the injury to Billy Vunipola. …

Ahead of England’s Six Nations opener with France on Sunday afternoon (KO 3 pm), head coach Eddie Jones wants his side to play with the same ferocity as Premier League outfit Liverpool who look destined to win the title this season.  England face a tricky opener away to France in Paris as they look to get their campaign off to …

Eddie Jones has named his England team to face France in Paris on Sunday in the opening round of the 2020 Guinness Six Nations (KO 3 pm).  The starting XV includes the uncapped George Furbank of Northampton Saints. Furbank will start at fullback as Elliot Daly starts on the left wing with Jonny May on the right wing. Anthony Watson …