England

Henry Slade suffers Six Nations setback

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter has confirmed that centre Henry Slade will miss the start of Six Nations 2020 due to an ankle injury.

Planet Rugby’s Team of the Decade: The forwards

Planet Rugby scrolls through the programme pages of the last 10 years to roll out its 2010-19 Team of the Decade. We finish with the forwards.

Planet Rugby’s Team of the Decade: The backline

Planet Rugby scrolls through the programme pages of the last 10 years to roll out its 2010-19 Team of the Decade. We begin with the backline.

Planet Rugby’s Newbies of the Year

Getting your shot in the first-team is part of the ongoing fight for many rugby hopefuls, but in 2019 these up-and-coming starlets made it big.

Planet Rugby’s Team of the Year

After our readers had their say and picked a strong line-up, it's now our turn as we sat down to select Planet Rugby's Team of the Year for 2019.

Planet Rugby Quiz: 2019, Part One

It's time for part one of Planet Rugby's quiz, covering all things 2019, so test out your rugby union knowledge and then challenge your friends.

Planet Rugby Awards 2019

With a busy year almost over we go back over the last 12 months and dish out our gongs - good and bad - to a number of worthy recipients.

‘I can’t remember anything from the final’ – Kyle Sinckler

Kyle Sinckler has no recollection of the Rugby World Cup final despite watching much of England's defeat by South Africa from the sidelines.

Planet Rugby Readers’ Team of 2019

Nearly 30,000 of you voted via our recent social polls, we counted, and here it is – the Planet Rugby Readers' Team of the Year in all its glory.

Mark Bakewell leaves Tigers, opens door for Steve Borthwick

Leicester Tigers have confirmed that coach Mark Bakewell has left the club, opening the door for Steve Borthwick to join the Midlanders.

Eddie Jones’ England future still uncertain

Eddie Jones' future as England boss beyond 2021 is uncertain after RFU CEO Bill Sweeney placed the prospect of an extended contract in doubt.

Lewis Moody’s magnificent seven of the past year

As 2019 draws to a close, we caught up with Lewis Moody to discuss his favourite moments of the Rugby World Cup and the past year in general.

Podcast: Lewis Moody speaks with Saints legend Tim Rodber

Former Northampton Saints, England and British & Irish Lions back-row Tim Rodber joins Lewis Moody and Leon Lloyd on After the Whistle.

Six Nations match official appointments confirmed

World Rugby has announced the match official appointments for Six Nations 2020 as the road to Rugby World Cup 2023 begins in earnest.

Opinion: Seven possible new faces for England in 2020

Planet Rugby features writer James While studies the options available to England head coach Eddie Jones should he want to revamp his side.

RFU role for Conor O’Shea as Nigel Melville departs

Former Italy and Harlequins head coach Conor O'Shea will join the Rugby Football Union as director of performance rugby next year.

England and Bath wing Anthony Watson suffers MCL tear

Bath have suffered a double setback after both Anthony Watson and Charlie Ewels were ruled out with MCL tears to the knee on Saturday.

Ben Te’o to play for Sunwolves in 2020

England and British and Irish Lions centre Ben Te'o is one of several new players who will play for the Sunwolves in Super Rugby in 2020.

RFU appoint Alan Dickens as England U20 coach

The Rugby Football Union have announced that they have appointed Alan Dickens to take over as the new coach of the England U20 team.

England attack coach set to join Wallabies?

Scott Wisemantel will step down from his position as England's attack coach and appears set to join Dave Rennie's Wallabies coaching staff.

Podcast: Lewis Moody discusses his life and career

Leon Lloyd turns the tables on Lewis Moody in After the Whistle as he grills his former team-mate and 'Mad Dog' on his own life and career.

Chris Ashton keen to play for England again

Sale Sharks wing Chris Ashton has revealed that England's recent World Cup feats has led to him deciding on making a return to the Test arena.

‘Sarries players will play for England’ – Dylan Hartley

Ex-England captain Dylan Hartley said he will be surprised if Saracens' players put Premiership survival ahead of playing in the Six Nations.

‘I want our players to play for England’ – Mark McCall

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall has revealed that he will not block his squad from playing for England in the upcoming Six Nations.

Manu Tuilagi happy at Tigers amid code switch rumours

England centre Manu Tuilagi has hinted he will see out the remainder of his contract with Leicester despite being linked with a switch in codes.

Saracens players could ‘retire’ from Tests, says Quins boss

Paul Gustard believes that there may be repercussions further down the line should Saracens' players not feature for the Red Rose next year.

‘England could suffer from Saracens saga’ – Eddie Jones

England boss Eddie Jones fears some Saracens players could give the Six Nations a miss in a bid to help their embattled club avoid relegation.

Podcast: Danny Grewcock’s career and advice for youngsters

Former England lock Danny Grewcock MBE sits down with Lewis Moody on this week's 'After the Whistle' podcast in another interesting listen.

‘I rejected Chiefs coaching role’ – John Mitchell

England defence coach John Mitchell has revealed he turned down the chance to join Super Rugby outfit the Chiefs' backroom staff in 2020.

Exclusive: Wayne Barnes on Japan, 2007 and his future

Planet Rugby features writer James While catches up with respected referee Wayne Barnes to discuss the past, present and future of rugby.