Which England players stand to benefit as Thomas Tuchel has to plan for the longer term?

The manager's two-year contract extension means he now has to consider how the squad looks beyond this summer's World Cup

The data that shows England’s attack is their Achilles’ heel

In a cramped corridor of Murrayfield, Steve Borthwick attempted to project a serene exterior. The England head coach promised a dispassionate analysis of the 31-20 defeat to Scotland. There will be no throwing of teacups or jerking of knees at Pennyhill Park this week after coming to Edinburgh on the back of a 12-match winning run.

Will we see changes to first England squad in 2026?

The Lionesses return to competitive action next month as their campaign to qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup begins. So what changes could we see?

England opt to bat in bid to seal Super Eights spot, both teams unchanged

Italy's Wayne Madsen remains sidelined with the dislocated shoulder that he sustained while fielding against Scotland
Six Nations Rugby

England show no mercy against luckless Wales

See the highlights and read the match report from Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, as high-flying England hosted a rebuilding Wales side in round one of the Championship.

Townsend 'very proud of team' - relive how Scotland humbled England to regain Calcutta Cup

England look nailed on to score after a clever kick-pass from George Ford finds Freddie Steward in space, but Darcy Graham comes out of nowhere to tackle the England full-back into touch - superb defence from the wee man. Meanwhile, Jamie Dobie is taken off with his arm in a sling.

South Africa hammers New Zealand by seven wickets at T20 World Cup. England beats Scotland

Skipper Aiden Markram smacked 86 not out off 44 balls as South Africa beat New Zealand by seven wickets at the T20 World Cup on Saturday. It was New Zealand’s first defeat in the tournament, while South Africa moved one step closer to the next round with three successive wins in Group D.