Gavin Mairs

On this evidence, it is clear why Steve Borthwick is so keen to get Saracens performance director Phil Morrow on board as part of his England management team.

Robert Swannell is campaigning for overdue recognition for ancestor killed in action at Gallipoli who holds unique place in rugby folklore

England will not be tied to Felix Jones's blitz defence, with his successor Joe El-Abd insisting that he will be his own man when overseeing the evolution of the side's defensive strategy ahead of the autumn internationals.

Joe El-Abd may have a different description for it but if it looks like a blitz and sounds like a blitz then...

Ronnie Dawson, who captained the British and Irish Lions in a record six Test matches before becoming one of the world's leading rugby administrators, has died aged 92.

Rugby’s multi-million pound brain injury lawsuit should ease the plight of players suffering from conditions, not exacerbate their fears

Return of Luke Cowan-Dickie for the first time under England head coach may prove to be the most significant selection against Australia

The clock is ticking. Joe Schmidt has just four games to turn Australia into a side capable of competing with the British and Irish Lions next summer. It is undoubtedly the greatest coaching challenge of his career.

There is excitement in Australia about the potential of rugby league convert Joseph Sua'ali'i. Photo: Getty The clock is ticking.

A stunning Test match, one that launched Joseph Sua'ali'i onto the international stage as new global superstar, one that has salvaged next year's British and Irish Lions tour and has left England's autumn campaign in absolute tatters.