Stuart Lancaster: 'England deserved to lose'
Stuart Lancaster admits that England deserved to lose their Rugby World Cup warm-up match against France.
Aug 23, 13:35
George Ford hails "brilliant" Sam Burgess
Sam Burgess would seamlessly fit into England's World Cup squad, says fly-half George Ford.
Aug 23, 11:01
Luther Burrell 'under pressure' to perform against France
Luther Burrell must play well against France to guarantee him a place in England's World Cup squad, says Will Greenwood.
Aug 22, 14:37
Three sporting figures in the spotlight this weekend
Sports Mole singles out three sporting figures who will be in the spotlight this weekend.
Aug 22, 11:08
Luther Burrell 'frustrated' by centre competition in England squad
Luther Burrell admits that he is 'frustrated' by the number of centres fighting for places in England's Rugby World Cup squad.
Aug 19, 15:18
Northampton Saints rugby star Dylan Hartley celebrates birth of his child
Northampton Saints hooker Dylan Hartley confirms the birth of his child on social media.
Aug 19, 12:35
Stuart Lancaster: 'Sam Burgess is not guaranteed World Cup place'
Sam Burgess is not guaranteed a place in England's World Cup squad, says Stuart Lancaster.
Aug 18, 22:30
Big names return for England against France in Paris
England coach Stuart Lancaster makes 14 changes to his side for their Rugby World Cup warm-up match against France in Paris.
Aug 18, 17:14
Alex Corbisiero: Sam Burgess has "big chance" of earning World Cup spot
Alex Corbisiero tells Sports Mole that he expects Sam Burgess to continue improving in an England shirt after winning his maiden cap against France.
Aug 18, 12:30
Alex Corbisiero injury 'nothing serious'
Alex Corbisiero tells Sports Mole that the back injury he picked up on the weekend should not rule him out of England's trip to France.
Aug 18, 12:15
Interview: England and Northampton Saints prop Alex Corbisiero
Sports Mole catches up with England Rugby World Cup hopeful Alex Corbisiero to get the latest from inside the Red Rose camp.
Aug 18, 12:00
Danny Cipriani left frustrated with missed opportunity to impress
Danny Cipriani claims that he didn't have the opportunity to impress Stuart Lancaster as he had to help England defend against France at Twickenham.
Aug 18, 04:08
James Haskell expects "raised" performance in Paris
England expect to 'raise their performance' against France in Paris this weekend, says flanker James Haskell.
Aug 18, 04:02
Stuart Lancaster: 'Luther Burrell under pressure for place'
Luther Burrell is under pressure from Sam Burgess and Henry Slade for a place in England's World Cup squad, confirms head coach Stuart Lancaster.
Aug 18, 03:53
England's Brad Barritt doubtful for France clash
Stuart Lancaster admits that it would be "nice to have a few more warm-up games" as he gears up to name his final England Rugby World Cup squad later this month.
Aug 17, 15:53
Clive Woodward: 'England's key men need to be protected'
Clive Woodward tells Stuart Lancaster to rest Jonathan Joseph, George Ford and Ben Youngs against France.
Aug 17, 05:19
Brian Moore: 'England should pick Henry Slade, not Sam Burgess'
England should pick Henry Slade over Sam Burgess for the Rugby World Cup, according to Brian Moore.
Aug 17, 02:54
Mike Ford: 'Sam Burgess should be in World Cup squad'
Bath coach Mike Ford insists that centre Sam Burgess has done enough to earn a spot in England's squad for the Rugby World Cup.
Aug 16, 12:28
Matt Dawson: 'Sam Burgess should not go to World Cup'
Sam Burgess should not go to the Rugby World Cup, claims former England player Matt Dawson.
Aug 15, 22:51
Henry Slade happy after making England debut against France
England centre Henry Slade describes his international debut as an "awesome experience".
Aug 15, 22:18
Anthony Watson brace leads England to victory over France
Anthony Watson scores two tries to help England earn a 19-14 win over France at Twickenham.
Aug 15, 21:53
Ben Youngs: England coaching "worlds apart" from 2011
England scrum-half Ben Youngs says that their current coaching is "worlds apart" from 2011 and believes that there is now greater understanding between coaches and players.
Aug 15, 17:52
Three sporting figures in the spotlight this weekend
Sports Mole singles out three sporting figures who will be in the spotlight this weekend.
Aug 15, 11:04
Jonny May "desperate" to seize England chance
Jonny May admits that he is "desperate" to be part of the England squad for the Rugby World Cup.
Aug 14, 16:19
England lock Geoff Parling excited by France clash
Geoff Parling admits that he cannot wait for England's clash with France at Twickenham Stadium following a summer of gruelling training.
Aug 14, 12:48
Mark Easter proud of older brother Nick
Sale Sharks flanker Mark Easter claims that brother Nick deserves to be in the England squad for the Rugby World Cup.
Aug 13, 15:07
Ali Hepher backs Henry Slade to make England impact against France
Exeter Chiefs assistant coach Ali Hepher tips Henry Slade to make a positive impact for England against France at Twickenham Stadium.
Aug 12, 16:48
Graham Rowntree: 'England pumped up for France clash'
England forwards coach Graham Rowntree insists that the team is pumped up for their Rugby World Cup warm-up clash at home to France.
Aug 12, 12:18
Ben Morgan looking forward to England comeback
England number eight Ben Morgan says that he is "ready to go" as he prepares to return from a seven-month injury layoff against France at Twickenham.
Aug 11, 22:28
England coach Stuart Lancaster confident of Ben Morgan impact against France
England coach Stuart Lancaster tips the returning Ben Morgan to make an impact against France at Twickenham Stadium.
Aug 11, 11:06
Tom Wood vows France game will be "full-blooded"
England's Tom Wood tells France to expect a "full-blooded" encounter when the teams meet at Twickenham on Saturday.
Aug 11, 03:37
Stuart Lancaster: 'Sam Burgess is ready for England chance'
Sam Burgess has an "opportunity" to stake his claim for a place in England's World Cup squad, says head coach Stuart Lancaster.
Aug 11, 03:23
Stuart Lancaster: 'Tom Wood deserves England captaincy'
Stuart Lancaster insists that each member of his England squad is relishing the chance to take on France at Twickenham next weekend.
Aug 10, 17:29
Sam Burgess handed England starting berth
Sam Burgess is named in England's starting lineup to face France at Twickenham on Saturday.
Aug 10, 17:04
Report: Stuart Lancaster to name England side today
England head coach Stuart Lancaster will name his side to face France later today, according to reports.
Aug 10, 05:20
Chris Ashton cut from England training squad for Rugby World Cup
Saracens winger Chris Ashton is one of seven players to have been cut from England's Rugby World Cup training squad.
Aug 7, 18:11
England winger Chris Ashton facing Rugby World Cup axe?
A report claims that Bath Rugby winger Semesa Rokoduguni will keep Chris Ashton out of England's Rugby World Cup squad, as Stuart Lancaster announces his latest cull.
Aug 7, 11:51
Stuart Lancaster challenges fly-half Owen Farrell to reclaim England place
England coach Stuart Lancaster challenges Owen Farrell to reclaim the number 10 shirt after missing the Six Nations through injury.
Aug 5, 18:37
Stuart Lancaster confirms Danny Cipriani is in World Cup contention
Danny Cipriani is free for World Cup selection, confirms England head coach Stuart Lancaster.
Aug 4, 22:14
Danny Cipriani available for World Cup selection as bail is reset
England head coach Stuart Lancaster will have fly-half Danny Cipriani available for the Rugby World Cup after his bail date was extended.
Aug 4, 03:05
