Former England captain Hartley retires

A troublesome knee injury has ended Northampton Saints and England hooker Dylan Hartley's career at the age of 33.

Hartley left out of England training squad

England's injury-hit hooker Dylan Hartley may not feature in the Rugby World Cup after being left out of Eddie Jones' training squad.

Northampton expect Hartley return this season

England captain Dylan Hartley missed the Six Nations with a knee injury, but Northampton Saints expect him back this season.

Injured Hartley joins England squad

England fared well without Dylan Hartley in Ireland, but defence coach John Mitchell is keen to have the co-captain back involved.

Vunipola backs Farrell to thrive in solo leadership role

Owen Farrell can thrive as captain in the absence of Dylan Hartley as England begin their Six Nations campaign against Ireland.

Hartley to miss England’s Six Nations opener

Owen Farrell will be England's sole captain against Ireland, with Dylan Hartley unavailable for the start of the Six Nations due to injury.

George key to blunting Wallabies start – Jones

Jamie George will provide England with steel early on against Australia, says coach Eddie Jones.

Cokanasiga starts against Wallabies, Hartley and Tuilagi on bench

Dylan Hartley is set to break the record for Test appearances at Twickenham, but the co-captain will start on the bench.

Debut try for Cokanasiga as England rally to avoid Japan upset

Japan led 15-10 at half-time, but England scored three tries after the interval to avoid a huge upset at Twickenham.

All Blacks outlast England as Underhill denied late try

Sam Underhill thought he had crossed for a winning England score against New Zealand, but Courtney Lawes was deemed offside.

Morgan earns England recall, Cipriani overlooked

Ben Morgan has not played for England since the last World Cup, but the number eight is set to make his Test comeback next... Read more

Farrell talks up Hartley’s England captaincy credentials

Dylan Hartley has been called a "brilliant captain" by Owen Farrell, who led England in the hooker's absence during the South Africa tour.

Ashton banned for seven weeks

England wing Chris Ashton's red card for Sale Sharks has landed him with a seven-week ban.

England captain Hartley ready for return

Having been out of action with concussion since the Six Nations in March, Dylan Hartley is content he is ready for a return.

Jones unsure over England captain

Eddie Jones will wait until he names his squad to face South Africa in November to decide who will be England captain.

Ashton named in England training squad

Prolific wing Chris Ashton has not played for England for four years, but is back in the fold following his move to Sale Sharks.