The Rugby Blog

Hutch previews the England v Ireland match this weekend, with some notable changes to the England lineup.

Ross Byrne makes his first start at fly-half in Ireland's team to play England.

England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has named his squad to play Ireland. Lots of changes!

Ed Alexander looks at Warren Gatland's Wales squad and wouldn't be surprised to seem them win the Rugby World Cup.

The All Blacks avenged their defeat in Australia last week by thrashing the Wallabies 36-0 at Eden Park, but still somehow lost their Number 1 ranking as Wales beat England

What did you think of that match at the Millennium Stadium this afternoon?

How do you see the game going this weekend?

Here are my predictions for this weekend's international matches, as the countdown to RWC2019 continues.

England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

Warren Gatland has named the Wales team to face England in the second Rugby World Cup warm-up match this weekend.

Henry Ker argues England’s World Cup bolters can bring more to the team than just their rugby ability

A few top tips for those travelling to Japan for the Rugby World Cup.

Ed Alexander assesses Eddie Jones' squad selections in England's 31-man Rugby World Cup squad.

Ed Alexander reviews the individual performances of England's players in their victory over Wales on Sunday.

Eddie Jones has named the final 31-man England squad to continue preparations for the Rugby World Cup 2019.

What did you think of that match at Twickenham this afternoon?

Despite a low-key build-up, this is a huge game for England against Wales on Sunday. England to win?

Warren Gatland has named a strong side to take on England at Twickenham on Sunday.

Eddie Jones has named the England team to face Wales at Twickenham on Sunday.

Here are my predictions for the third and final round of the Rugby Championship this weekend. Springboks to win the title?

In the first England v Wales World Cup warm up game, keep an eye on the return of Joe Marler, the ever-spinning scrumhalf carousel and a final opportunity for wildcards

England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has called up 33 players to assemble today at Pennyhill Park ahead of England’s first Quilter International against Wales on Sunday.

Last weekend I overestimated Australia and underestimated Argentina, with two correct picks nowhere near the margins, and this weekend they play each other in Brisbane The Pumas came close to

Danny Cipriani out again. Here is the 38-man squad doing warm-weather training in Italy.

Morgan Parra has been ousted, Jacques Brunel has axed Mathieu Bastareaud, and there is no room for Uini Atonio… the French have certainly been bold with their squad selection for

Ed Alexander looks at Argentina's squad for the Rugby World Cup, one of England's contenders in Pool C.

40 players have been called up to this week's training camp with Harlequins players Mike Brown, Alex Dombrandt and Marcus Smith joining the squad

Premiership Rugby have today revealed the fixture list for the new season, which will start in mid-October after the group stages of the Rugby World Cup have been completed.

Rugby specialist and kit provider Canterbury has revealed the limited edition 2019 Rugby World Cup kit, which the England Rugby team will wear in Japan this autumn.

The Jaguares' form this season will make Argentina tough to beat at the World Cup, but the Crusaders should win this one...