England U18 Men’s head coach Jonathan Pendlebury has selected his matchday squad to face France in this weekend’s meeting at Kingsey Road.

Steve Borthwick names England side for Italy clash in Round 4. Featuring 9 changes, a new half-back duo, and Ben Earl’s 50th cap. See the full XV here.

ROME (AP) — Italy beat England for the first time in a rugby international on Saturday. Italy triumphed 23-18 at the Stadio Olimpico, finally knocking off the only team it hadn’t beaten since it joined the Six Nations in 2000.

Steve Borthwick was put under the microscope after England lost to France as the Red Roses suffered four defeats at a Six Nations for the first time ever.

Jeremy Keys, who plays for Exmouth RFC, has been selected to start as number five in the England under-18 squad for their fixture against France.

LONDON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Anyone wondering if Owen Farrell's England days might be numbered would only have needed to listen to new coach Steve Borthwick for a few minutes on Monday to understand that he will remain the heartbeat and focal point of the team.

Their team have lost 25 of their last 27 Tests, are booked in for their third consecutive wooden spoon – only a mathematical absurdity stands in the way – and as soon as this Six Nations ends they will immediately re-enter the civil war of a domestic game that is seemingly on the brink of anarchy.

RUGBY fans furiously slammed the scintillating Six Nations finale as “unwatchable”. France hosted England at a raucous Stade de France with the title on the line for the hosts. Those