The four England players who are being investigated as part of a sexual assault case have been told they’re free to leave the country with the rest of the squad, as no formal complaint has been made. The four men have declined to answer questions from Auckland police regarding the incident after taking advice from [...]

England’s miserable tour of New Zealand has ended with a second heavy defeat after the All Blacks ran out convincing 44-12 winners. The hosts had the game wrapped up by half-time, heading in with a 20-0 lead after a lackluster first period from England in which they failed to offer any kind of threat. Danny [...]

England captain Steve Borthwick claims his side are focused solely on rugby, despite police investigating four players over a sexual assault. The team head in to the second test against New Zealand with a serious black cloud hanging over the camp, but Borthwick believes the side are fully prepared for the match. He commented, “I [...]

Four England rugby players are being investigated by New Zealand police over an alleged sexual assault case, but have not been questioned or arrested. Auckland police say that a woman has made a ‘serious sexual assault allegation’ but the players involved have refused to answer any questions at this stage in the investigation. A spokesperson [...]

Andrew Sheridan is out of the second test against New Zealand, after suffering a serious cut under his eye in the defeat on Saturday. The injury needed 12 stitches and it has since been revealed that the prop won’t be risked in the second match, as England look to rebuild. Sheridan commented, “I’m obviously very [...]

Mike Tindall says England must not play conservatively against New Zealand if they’re to achieve success and the team have no intention of doing so. Tindall returns to the side after a serious injury against Wales in the Six Nations and has faith in the much changed England side. He commented, “We’re starting afresh and [...]

Topsy Ojo is set to make his England debut in the first test against New Zealand in a much changed side that could see as many as 11 changes. The London Irish winger is set to start in a back three with England hoping he can replicate the form he has shown this season. Despite [...]

England manager Rob Andrew has commented that the two tests against New Zealand represent one of the ‘ultimate challenges’ he has faced in his career. The tour has become even more tricky for the England side after key figures were ruled out meaning many players will have to be moved around. Andrew commented, “It’s one [...]

England’s Nick Easter will miss out on the two matches against New Zealand after it was revealed an injury he picked up against the Barbarians won’t heal in time. The Harlequins man fractured his hand in the win over the Barbarians, a game in which he captained his country. He commented, “The chances to tour [...]

Retiring Wasps legend Lawrence Dallaglio says the England team heading to the southern hemisphere for the tour of Australia and New Zealand can be competitive despite wholesale changes. The former England skipper and World Cup winner believes that comments in the media that this tour could be the second ‘tour from hell’ are wide of [...]

England duo Dan Hipkiss and Paul Sackey will not go with England on the tour of New Zealand after it was revealed they’re both injured and won’t recover in time. The two players, who squared off against each other in the Premiership final for Wasps and Leicester both picked up knocks in the match and [...]