Saracens stalwart is calling time on record-breaking career almost two decades after graduating from our school team to professional game

Telegraph Sport accompanied one of the brightest minds in English rugby on his daily journey to Bath’s training ground from Leicestershire

Special report: Telegraph Sport spoke to those within rugby to find out how much damage the VAT law change could really inflict

In this era of austerity, Telegraph Sport looks at how West Country club are embracing a more extravagant approach to recruitment

Teenager, who declined Warren Gatland’s advances 12 months ago, is keen to put a stamp on the hooker position at under-20 level

There were scruffy moments, but he stayed in the game and helped to justify Steve Borthwick’s tactical plan

England’s winning try originated from a tactical template that Premiership side Saints use prolifically

England’s new fly-half has shown both an exceptional skill set and ability to thrive in adversity during his rapid ascent to the top

Despite a mild-mannered persona, the Saracens lock has a reputation for playing risk and reward with officials

One suspects Steve Borthwick’s side will have to be squeaky clean with this intricate tactic during Six Nations

A year since Courtney Lawes bowed out of Test matches, England are still striving to nail down a succession plan

Several England regulars have suffered a dip in form while those on the outskirts are starting to shine

Gregor Townsend likely to call up Saracens’ triply eligible fly-half as back-up to Finn Russell after Adam Hastings suffered jaw injury

Irish fly-half made immediate impression on debut as he looks to fill the big shoes of AJ MacGinty

Earl has 16 consecutive starts for England, but his Saracens team-mate is making a strong case for Six Nations involvement

Cold nights in early January call for steely resolve and Tom Willis inspired resurgent Saracens to a vital victory over Bristol Bears, powerfully reinforcing his international credentials in the proce...

Two of English rugby’s brightest young talents look set to get their first chance to impress in the Premiership this weekend

Saints scrum-half was missed over the autumn internationals and Steve Borthwick will be pleased to see his assured return to action

No 7 was once a problem position but now the options available to Steve Borthwick and his eventual successor are plentiful

Worth watching for the voice-overs and captions alone, the show is occasionally theatrical and regularly absurd

One of the heroes of 2003 likens retirement to leaving the services – and says he lacked skills needed for life on ‘civvy street’

Ahead of the European competition’s big kick-off, who are the likely winners, dark horses and potential breakout stars?

Exclusive: His swagger and spikiness has led to surging expectations but the Northampton Saints flanker is taking it all in his stride

New rules mandating numbers of England-qualified players appearing in Premiership will continue to bolster international selection pool

Emerging from a culture where flair is encouraged rather than stunted, players from Argentina are flourishing in England’s top flight

Huge package comes despite cost-cutting and redundancies at Twickenham and makes Sweeney the joint highest-paid executive in UK sport

Some promising talent has been blooded but late lapses and tactical uncertainty leave team at a crossroads

Exclusive: Leicester and Saracens also interested in Stormers wing, 26, but Gloucester firm favourites

Harlequins fly-half has been an asset for Steve Borthwick this autumn, but most other backs have been peripheral in attack

Eddie is a world class coach – his methods were brutal but his ‘sink or swim’ approach aimed to make England better

Analysis shows consistency of selection at 12 and 13 is an important component of team success – yet it still evades England

Ben, Charlie and Charles reflect on another disappointing afternoon for England at Twickenham as their winless run stretched to five following a defeat to South Africa.Was this latest defeat a resu...

Exclusive: Henry Arundell also on the radar as Steve Borthwick looks to boost squad with another eight EPS deals to hand out

The hangover from a fifth consecutive loss for England’s senior team will take time to subside, but an energetic second-string, sparked by teenage tearaway Henry Pollock at openside flanker, ser...

Three losses have already made this autumn a worst-case scenario, but remain reasons to be hopeful for Steve Borthwick

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Exclusive: Several leading England players are also known to be on the USA-backed competition’s wish list

Steve Borthwick’s team need to defend fiercely and will aim to dominate the air, but must also challenge South Africa with a bold attack

Selection of Freddie Steward and Tommy Freeman sets up an intriguing aerial duel against diminutive South Africa opponents

After a long hiatus, the revival of the A team and the employment of a gifted coaching staff are a boon for a richly talented, emerging crop

Former Springboks lock – now a preacher – believes infamous 2002 sending-off saved him from a fate far worse by divine grace

Exclusive: Totemic second-row is showing no signs of slowing down at 33 as Springboks plot England’s downfall on Saturday