England Rugby

England is one of the top rugby playing nations in the world.  England has won one Rugby World Cup as well as winning multiple Six Nations.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Tindall applauds hero Youngs

    Tindall applauds hero Youngs

    Relieved skipper Mike Tindall hailed Ben Youngs after his late try spared England from defeat in their World Cup opener against Argentina.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Youngs rescues sloppy England

    Youngs rescues sloppy England

    England survived a major scare to open their Rugby World Cup with an unimpressive but priceless 13-9 victory over Argentina in Dunedin.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Haskell fired up for opener

    Haskell fired up for opener

    James Haskell has told Argentina that England are ready to match their passion in Saturday's World Cup clash in Dunedin (kick-off 9.30am BST).

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Ledesma keen to prove a point

    Ledesma keen to prove a point

    Argentina hooker Mario Ledesma believes England are underestimating the Pumas ahead of Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash in Dunedin.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Maori elder isn't backing black

    Maori elder isn't backing black

    David Ellison, a Maori elder and descendant of the man responsible for the All Black jersey, has urged Argentina to exact revenge on England.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Johnson: We're ready for action

    Johnson: We're ready for action

    England manager Martin Johnson is "looking forward" to finally getting the Rugby World Cup underway.

  • Thursday, 8. September, 2011
    England lay down the Lawes

    England lay down the Lawes

    England enforcer Courtney Lawes is ready to lead a red rose assault on Argentina - and he declared there will only be one outcome.

  • Thursday, 8. September, 2011
    Armitage stunned by turnaround

    Armitage stunned by turnaround

    Delon Armitage will complete a rocky journey from the dog-house to the 'greenhouse' when he starts for England on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 8. September, 2011
    Contepomi up for Wilko clash

    Contepomi up for Wilko clash

    Argentina fly-half Felipe Contepomi has spent the last two years as a team-mate of Jonny Wilkinson's - but on Saturday they will be rivals.

  • Thursday, 8. September, 2011
    Armitage 'stunned' by recall

    Armitage 'stunned' by recall

    Delon Armitage admitted he was left "speechless" to find out he would be starting England's World Cup opener against Argentina on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 8. September, 2011
    Armitage replaces crocked Cueto

    Armitage replaces crocked Cueto

    England have confirmed Delon Armitage will start against Argentina on the wing after Mark Cueto was ruled out.

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011
    Corry warns of Pumas threat

    Corry warns of Pumas threat

    Martin Corry says there is no better time for England to be facing Argentina at the World Cup, but has warned not to underestimate the Pumas.

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011
    Cueto worry for England

    Cueto worry for England

    Mark Cueto is a doubt for England's opening Rugby World Cup match against Argentina in Dunedin on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011
    England's Christchurch support

    England's Christchurch support

    Martin Johnson has insisted it was a "no-brainer" for the England squad to head to Christchurch and show their support to earthquake-torn city.

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011
    Foden ready to deliver

    Foden ready to deliver

    Ben Foden was frustrated by his form in England's Rugby World Cup build-up - but he is ready to deliver on the biggest day of his rugby career.