England

'Just Seems Lunacy': RugbyAnalyst Maps Borthwick's Shadow 23 for the Fiji Side of England's Summer

With England facing a fixture pile-up that pits a South Africa Test against a Fiji clash days later, RugbyAnalyst argues a shadow 23 in the UK is the only sane plan and runs the rule over both XVs.

Rugby Union · 5/9/2026

'And Also They Stole the Song': McCloskey on Ireland's New Springbok Rivalry and Farrell's Pull

Ulster and Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey has used a Belfast pub appearance on For The Love Of Rugby to walk through Ireland's evolving rivalry with the Springboks - and made clear the Zombie 'Razzy version' was a step too far. He also addressed Andy Farrell's hold on his career at 33 and the camp's reaction to England's Six Nations opener.

Rugby Union · 5/8/2026

'Affectionately Known as Ollie Chess Detoy': Republic of Rugby's England Draft Lays Bare a Boks Tour Plan

Republic of Rugby's two-man draft of England's best XV for the South Africa tour reveals genuine first-choice clarity at loosehead and No.8 - and exposes a worrying second-row drop-off that has the hosts already drafting Chandler Cunningham-South into the five jersey.

Rugby Union · 5/6/2026

'Best Team in World to Worst in Three Weeks': Mitchell and Dingwall Reflect on Six Nations Heartbreak

Northampton Saints and England pair Alex Mitchell and Fraser Dingwall sit down for PREM Rugby to relive their 2024 Premiership win, untangle this year's Six Nations heartbreak, and pick the moments they would bottle up forever.

Rugby Union · 5/6/2026

'Progress Is Rarely Linear': RFU Backs Borthwick to 2027 After Six Nations Wreckage

The Rugby Football Union has formally backed Steve Borthwick to lead England into the 2027 World Cup after a 'detailed and robust review' of a Six Nations campaign that ended with four defeats from five and a first-ever loss to Italy.

Rugby Union · 5/5/2026

Itoje Back, Pollock at 7, Chessum at 6: RugbyAnalyst Reworks England's Springbok 23

After absorbing weeks of viewer feedback, the RugbyAnalyst YouTube channel has reworked its England 23 to face South Africa this summer — restoring Maro Itoje to the starting pack, sliding Ollie Chessum to blindside and rolling the dice on Henry Pollock at 7.

Rugby Union · 5/5/2026

'A Power-Based Game': Jamie Salmon on Why the Top 14 Has Lapped World Rugby

Former All Black and England centre Jamie Salmon tells the DSPN podcast that the French Top 14's depth and TV money have left every rival club competition behind, and predicts a wave of New Zealand stars heading north after the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Rugby Union · 5/5/2026

Nick Easter: Why the Championship Has Stopped Chasing the Premiership

Former England No. 8 and Chinnor head coach Nick Easter tells The Rugby Pod the Championship has accepted Premiership ring-fencing and is busy reinventing itself as English rugby's development engine.

Rugby Union · 4/28/2026

Meg Jones Inspires Red Roses to 62-24 Triple Crown Rout of Wales

Meg Jones produced a star turn as England's Red Roses thrashed Wales 62-24 in Bristol to seal back-to-back Women's Six Nations triple crowns.

Rugby Union · 4/25/2026

'A Little Bit Strange': Garry Schofield Questions Australia's Ashes Preparation

Great Britain great Garry Schofield is unconvinced the Kangaroos are taking England's first Ashes tour in 22 years seriously enough — and worries an under-prepared Australia could be vulnerable.

Rugby League · 4/24/2026