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After England’s impressive win over an experienced Barbarians outfit, we rate the entire 23 out of 10. _________ 1. Ellis Genge 6 Got on top of Census Johnston on a few occasions at scrum time and offered some of his trademark barrelling runs in the loose. Will likely start against Argentina to earn his second cap. _________ 2. Jack Singleton …

With England missing a whole host of players to Lions duty, coach Eddie Jones can still name a mightily impressive starting lineup to take on the Pumas in two Tests this summer. ________ 1. Ellis Genge Leicester powerhouse Genge has struggled to build on his fledging international career with Lions duo Joe Marler and Mako Vunipola ahead of him in …

With England coach Eddie Jones having named his squad to take on the Barbarians next Sunday, we put together a team of the players Jones is likely to field in the match. Because Jones is unable to select any Wasps or Exeter players involved in next weekend’s Premiership final, as well as any internationals involved with Lions training, it means …

As the second Six Nations in the latest World Cup cycle draws to a close this weekend, England’s plans for the next edition of the tournament in 2019 are moving up a gear – with almost as many as two thirds of the 31 man squad looking near certain to be selected for the competition in two years’ time. Barring …

Eddie Jones’ England are now on an unprecedented run of victories for the country, and part of that run of unparalleled form has been down to the depth of talent the head coach can choose from. Even with regulars like Billy and Mako Vunipola, Chris Robshaw and George Kruis out of the team, the side has still defeated both France …

Eddie Jones really enjoyed a stellar 2016. He guided England through an undefeated international season, won the Six Nations and England’s first grand slam in 13 years and he also avenged the nation’s humiliating Rugby World Cup pool loss to Australia with four consecutive victories over the Wallabies last year. Jones achieved an unprecedented amount of success in his first season as England …

Eddie Jones has included four uncapped players in his 33-man training squad who will attend a two-day camp in Brighton ahead of the Six Nations. Bath’s Nathan Catt, Sale Sharks’ Josh Beaumont, Mike Williams of the Leicester Tigers and Saracens fly-half Alex Lozowski have all been included in a squad that also contains the returning James Haskell, Maro Itoje, Manu Tuilagi, Jack Nowell and Anthony …

With focus turning to when Eddie Jones names his 30-35 man England squad for the defence of their Six Nations title, it might be a good idea to look at a few young English players who could sneak into the squad. Josh Beaumont Son of an England legend and current club captain at Sale Sharks. Beaumont Junior has made 87 tackles, …

Although Eddie Jones recently announced his 33 man squad to take on Australia in the final autumn test of the year, a number of EQPs have been in outstanding form in the Premiership. We take a look at the stats from last weekend’s round of Premiership rugby and unveil all the star performers. Top 5 EQP Tacklers Ben Curry Sale …

With England talisman Billy Vunipola ruled out of the final autumn test against Australia, and likely to be out of action for up to four months, we assess the options at number eight available to the national side for next week and beyond. Josh Beaumont The Sale Sharks captain was named in England’s extended 33 man squad to take on …

England coach Eddie Jones has tonight unveiled a 33 man England squad to take on Australia in the final test match of the Autumn Internationals. Saracens number eight Billy Vunipola is ruled out of the match through his injury picked up against the Argentinians on Saturday and is likely to be out of action for three to four months. Eddie …

Billy Vunipola was forced off the field with a knee injury against Argentina. Eddie Jones will have to do without Billy Vunipola for between three to four months after BT Sport this afternoon revealed the full extent of the number eight’s knee injury. .@EnglandRugby No.8 @bvunipola is set to be out of action for ‘3-4 months’ with knee injury. #AvivaPrem https://t.co/bU496sonDR …

What team should Eddie Jones pick when England face their final test of the autumn with a mighty match against the Australians at Twickenham? We put together our chosen 23. 1) Mako Vunipola Although Joe Marler is really starting to the push the Saracens prop for the number one shirt with impressive set piece performances from the bench, Vunipola brings …

After England’s solid victory against a disappointing South African outfit, with glimpses of genuine world-class quality from the men in white at times, head coach Eddie Jones has some difficult decisions to make for next week’s match against definite underdogs Fiji. We take a look at some of the options Jones could go for as his man management skills are …

After another weekend of exciting Aviva Premiership action, we look at the England players making the most of the opportunities for their clubs over the course of the season. Although Eddie Jones has already announced his 33 man squad to take on South Africa, Argentina, Fiji and Australia this year, a number of players who didn’t make the squad are …

Following a strong start to the Eddie Jones era with eight wins out of eight, times could just be about to get tougher for this England squad, with a number of injuries threatening their 100 per cent record. It was already known that James Haskell would not be available for the autumn tests, but following more and more injuries to …

Do England have enough depth to be able to select a team of uncapped players capable of challenging some of the best teams in the world? We’ve put together a team of some of the most promising young names in the English game. 1) Alex Waller The Northampton Saints loosehead has been close to an England call-up before; Stuart Lancaster …