Max Malins (Bristol Bears, 7 caps) Six Nations 2022 England vs Scotland: Tom Curry captains for first time Man Utd revive interest in Barcelona star De Jong, Hamilton: Mercedes 'long way off' F1 rivals | Alonso hails Aston Martin surge, Klopp: Liverpool vs Manchester United is 'the derby'. Winger: RORY UNDERWOOD (55%) - England's highest try scorer, with 49, and a player of undeniable attacking class. Rugby Football Union We've had a number of obstacles thrown at us, but we've overcome them as a more together group and we're looking forward to getting started.". Only four countries have ever won the Rugby World Cup, and England remain the only northern hemisphere side to have achieved a tournament victory - although France have been runners-up three . Gabriel Oghre (Wasps, uncapped) Will Carling, 75.42%: Carling is some way ahead of the chasing pack after Johnson. Francis Luscombe #29. Sarah Bern (Bristol Bears, 52 caps), May Campbell (Saracens, uncapped), Bryony Cleall (Harlequins, 7 caps), Poppy Cleall (Saracens, 63 caps), Kelsey Clifford (Saracens, uncapped), Amy Cokayne (Harlequins, 70 caps), Liz Crake (Wasps, uncapped), Lark Davies (Bristol Bears, 44 caps), Rosie Galligan (Harlequins, 9 caps), Detysha Harper (Loughborough Lightning, 5 caps), Sarah Hunter (CC; Loughborough Lightning, 140 caps), Sadia Kabeya (Loughborough Lightning, 8 caps), Poppy Leitch (Exeter Chiefs, 7 caps), Alex Matthews (Gloucester-Hartpury, 56 caps), Maud Muir (Gloucester-Hartpury, 17 caps), Cath O'Donnell (Loughborough Lightning, 24 caps), Marlie Packer (CC; Saracens, 89 caps), Connie Powell (Gloucester-Hartpury, 7 caps), Emily Robinson (Harlequins, uncapped), Hannah, Sims (Harlequins, uncapped), Morwenna Talling (Loughborough Lightning, 5 caps). Win percentage: 46.15%. Steve Borthwick says England's focus is on the upcoming Six Nations and not the Rugby World Cup in eight months' time, adding the decision to name Owen Farrell as captain was "straightforward". Martin Corry, 52.94%: Had some tough assignments as skipper, twice leading against New Zealand and three times against South Africa (winning once in 2006 the week after being booed off, having lost to Argentina) in his 17 matches. As the dust settles on another enthralling weekend of Guinness Six Nations action, its time to cast your vote for Try of the Round. Max Malins (Bristol Bears, on loan from Saracens, 7 caps) He leads a side who must do without Lawes and Jonny Hill in the middle of the scrum. South Africa captain Siya Kolisi saw . 8 Matt Fagerson. Rugby Union News News Simon Middleton has named his final squad as England head coach . Tom Curry will captain an England side featuring a midfield combination of Henry Slade and Elliot Daly in their Six Nations opener against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday. The first three days will be about getting organised. Who will replace Owen Farrell as England captain? Candidates rated "There is always a regeneration period after any World Cup and this one is no different. Wells is at lock. Jamie Blamire (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped) With the Red Rose captain struggling off the tee, Ford can also relieve him of that added pressure . England Men's head coach Steve Borthwick has named his first England squad. 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. England captain Owen Farrell will be hoping to bounce back from a disappointing World Cup final during Six Nations 2020 (Getty Images) . Captain Stuart Hogg is at fullback and will be a dangerous runner, hoping to work in tandem with wingers Darcy Graham and Duhan van der Merwe. The same two sides met at the same venue in the 2021 Premiership final when Smith was the catalyst for a thrilling comeback which earned Quins the title and also led to his being called up for the British & Irish Lions that summer. Dan Robson (Wasps, 12 caps) Backs: Holly Aitchison (Saracens, 15 caps), Jess Breach (Saracens, 24 caps), Abby Dow (Harlequins, 30 caps), Elizabeth Duffy (Sale Sharks, uncapped), Tatyana Heard (Gloucester-Hartpury, 9 caps), Natasha Hunt (Gloucester-Hartpury, 60 caps), Leanne Infante (Saracens, 57 caps), Ellie Kildunne (Harlequins, 31 caps), Claudia MacDonald (Exeter Chiefs, 24 caps), Nancy McGillivray (Exeter Chiefs, uncapped), Sarah McKenna (Saracens, 43 caps), Lucy Packer (Harlequins, 9 caps), Amber Reed (Bristol Bears, 62 caps), Helena Rowland (Loughborough Lightning, 22 caps), Ellie Rugman (Gloucester-Hartpury, uncapped), Emma Sing (Gloucester-Hartpury, 2 caps), Lydia Thompson (Worcester, Warriors, 58 caps), Lagi Tuima (Harlequins, 12 caps), Ella Wyrwas (Saracens, uncapped). The 24-year-old Smith has been regarded as English rugby's next big thing and former coach Eddie Jones attempted with mixed success . So, to a large extent, is Farrell. Pullin led England in an era when the Five Nations was dominated by Wales and England were struggling. England captain Ben Stokes said he felt "blessed" to have been part of their thrilling Test against New Zealand in Wellington, despite the tourists losing by one run. Curtis Langdon, Joe Heyes, Josh McNally, Charlie Ewells, Lewis Ludlow (captain), Sam Underhill, Callum Chick. He also led England to the RWC final in 1991. Steve Borthwick: Six Nations is priority, not Rugby World Cup; Owen Meanwhile at fly-half, the loss of Saracens' Zoe Harrison to an anterior cruciate ligament injury has blown open the debate for the 10 jersey, with Loughborough Lightning's Helena Rowland not expected back until the end of the tournament. England Women head coach Simon Middleton has included nine uncapped names in his 42-player training squad for the 2023 Six Nations. England squad for summer Tests 2021: Eddie Jones has named 23 uncapped players in his squad to face USA and Canada in July . Will Carling, 75.42%: Carling is some way ahead of the chasing pack after Johnson. England squad for Autumn Internationals live: Tizard and Murley called Mix of youth and experience in England squad - rte.ie Nine uncapped players are also included in the 42-player squad. Tom Curry named England captain for Six Nations opener vs. Scotland Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers, uncapped) Can you name ALL 25 England rugby captains since 2000? Dylan Hartley, England's leader, has been under the microscope because he was banned and out of the game . We have got players from 11 clubs so we need to get everyone on the same page quickly, spend a lot of time working on our togetherness., By Hugh Godwin, i rugby union correspondent. Tom Curry becomes England's youngest Test captain since 1988 for Jack Kenningham (Harlequins, uncapped) Harry Wells (Leicester Tigers, uncapped), Backs Harry Wells (Leicester Tigers, uncapped), Backs By Ben Coles. South Africa smash England and leave Eddie Jones fumbling for answers a Uncapped London Irish scrumhalf Ben White could make . I think a number of players have got a lot to offer England and thats why I want to build depth in every position.. To help make this website better, to improve and personalize your experience and for advertising purposes, are you happy to accept cookies and other technologies. I think its an asset of ours., The latest rugby union news and analysis, plus all the week's action reviewed. Joe Heyes (Leicester Tigers, uncapped)* Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers, 28 caps) The new boss spent seven years as predecessor Eddie Jones' right-hand man for both Japan and England before becoming director of rugby at Leicester Tigers. There are some big gaps in England's armoury, particularly at fly-half and prop. George Ford has recently returned to action with Sale. England Rugby On this page, you can discover everything there is to know about the England Rugby union team. Max Ojomoh (Bath Rugby, uncapped) England Rugby. Lewis Ludlow (Gloucester Rugby, uncapped) Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers, 28 caps) Josh Bassett (Wasps, uncapped)* Tonight's rugby news as Gatland's gameplan defended and Wales' best Appeared in both domestic and European finals/semi-finals, as well as winning the Greene King IPA Championship in 2017 and 2019. England defeated the USA 43-29 last week, but early on they lost Max Malins. England team to face Canada on 10 July 2021. The British & Irish Lions, meanwhile, have confirmed that a feasibility study into the possibility a Lions womens tour, potentially to France or New Zealand, has yielded positive initial findings. Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints, uncapped) He added: "Both Abbie Ward and Emily Scarratt expressed a wish to support our Six Nations campaign despite their playing absence. He went on to earn a total of 34 Test caps for England captaining his country on 21 of those occasions and most famously leading them to the 1980 Five Nations Grand Slam their first clean sweep since 1957. A tough, no-nonsense type of character who would have been ideal in such a backs-to-the-wall scenario. Ticketing Infomation. 39. He fell out of favour under Jones and has only just returned for Sale following the ruptured achilles tendon he sustained in the 2022 Premiership final. Read more: England team vs France in Six Nations 2020: The starting line-up and replacements in full, Want to talk all things rugby union from the Six Nations to Sixways? Boxing - Nelson v Wilson; Simmons v Dickinson; Joshua v Gavern (Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle), v South Africa Crystal Palace, 8 Dec 1906, v South Africa Port Elizabeth, 2 Jun 1984. England Rugby Team | England News, Players & Stats | RugbyPass Rugby Union The 36-player squad will meet at Pennyhill Park next week for a Guinness Six Nations training camp. Wins: 6. Callum Chick (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped)* Owen Farrell 'very unhappy' at losing England captaincy, Eddie Jones Earl is one of eight uncapped players in the party, including the Wasps fly-half Jacob Umaga, a nephew of the eminent former New Zealand captain and centre, Tana. Find out below. Harlequins. Paul Hill (Northampton Saints, 5 caps) Callum Chick (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped) Jamie Blamire (Newcastle Falcons, uncapped) Rugby Union's Top 10: The best players for England over the years Elliot Daly and Henry Slade have been given the nod as centre pairing, with Daly starting only his second match for England at outside centre more than five years since his first in 2016 against South Africa. Steve Borthwick, 45.23%: Copped more stick than any other recent England captain, mainly because there were so many questions about his place in the side at the time under coach Martin Johnson. The avuncular Beaumont had led his country out of the darkness. Last updated on 2 March 20232 March 2023.From the section Rugby Union. Ruck.co.uk: the leading rugby union news and content network delivering you the latest news, views and all the moves in Rugby Union. Ted Hill (Worcester Warriors, 1 cap) You are always looking at a balance between your [back five forwards] between ball-running capabilities, defensive capabilities, work-rate capabilities.. How to get into rugby union - get into the social team game that brings people together, Glittering drama based on the audacious Brinks-Mat security depot heist, A corrupt copper and a Leeds gangster are bound together by decades of dishonesty. Replacements: Curtis Langdon, Beno Obano, Paul Hill, Callum Chick, Lewis Ludlam, Dan Robson, George Furbank, Joe Marchant. Four players including Alex Dombrandt will make their debuts, Alex Dombrandt of Harlequins will make his England debut (Getty Images). Who was the youngest England rugby union captain? Henry Twynam #119. Bill Beaumont (1978-82) Captained 21; won 11; lost eight; drew two; 57.14%. To put that into context, Lawes's stands at 62.5% . Temple Gurdon #98. Farrell, 30, has been sidelined since 13 November after injuring his ankle . . Home nations' captains: Scotland's Stuart McInally, England's Owen Farrell, Wales' Alun Wyn Jones, and Ireland's Rory Best 2019 Rugby World Cup Hosts: Japan Dates: 20 September to 2 November "The starting 15 we have named has a consistent feel to it which is great for cohesion but we will also benefit from returning players such as Jonny Gray and Rory Sutherland, who have been important players for us in recent seasons," Townsend said in a statement. Miles Reid (Bath, uncapped)* On this week's episode of the Telegraph Rugby Podcast, Farrell's leadership role is examined after a mixed display in Cardiff. Opinion: The England team Steve Borthwick should pick against France May Campbell and Kelsey Clifford of Saracens are joined by Sale . Women's Six Nations: England name nine uncapped players in 2023 squad Note: They must have captained over 15 Tests to be eligible for this list. Age and caps as of start of tournament on 18 September 2015. He prefers to keep a low profile, which could make some aspects of . Jonny May and the suspended Manu Tuilagi will also train with the squad this week but Saracens Max Malins is unavailable with a sore ankle. 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