Six Nations record unacceptable but we can win World Cup, says England chief

The RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie said he was not happy with England’s sequence of runners-up finishes in the Six Nations but said they still have what it takes to triumph in the World Cup

RFU hits back at claims of cashing in over extra England World Cup kits

Rugby Football Union has defended itself against accusations of seeking to take financial advantage of this year’s home World Cup by releasing additional England strips

Premiership salary cap rise will stop English players heading overseas

Premiership Rugby’s chief executive Mark McCafferty believes a second salary cap hike in as many years will help English clubs keep pace with big-spending teams

England secure Pennyhill Park as Rugby World Cup 2015 training base

England’s bid for Rugby World Cup 2015 glory has been boosted by Stuart Lancaster securing Pennyhill Park as the host nation’s main training base

Manchester United pass up chance to host Rugby World Cup over pitch fears

Manchester United have pulled out of the running to host matches during the 2015 Rugby World Cup, with Manchester City's Etihad Stadium expected to replace Old Trafford on the shortlist

England may play home Tests away from Twickenham

England may play home Tests away from Twickenham to promote the 2015 World Cup

Richard Cockerill has made up with Stuart Lancaster after public spat

Leicester's Richard Cockerill has settled his differences with Stuart Lancaster after refusing to allow a fitness assessment of Toby Flood

World Cup in England in 2015 is set to be delayed for a fortnight

The 2015 World Cup is set to start a fortnight later after pressure from the southern hemisphere nations

Wayne Smith pondering England offer after meeting Stuart Lancaster

Wayne Smith has met Stuart Lancaster in Cape Town to discuss the current vacancy for an attack coach in the England set-up

Stuart Lancaster now needs free spirits after ending the England chaos

Eddie Butler: England's new head coach Stuart Lancaster has the task of matching the world's top sides by developing his players into decision makers

Twickenham calls in ex-Scotland Yard detective to investigate leaks

The RFU has called in a former Scotland yard detective after private statements relating to England's disastrous World Cup were made public

Wales’s Mike Phillips and James Hook left in international wilderness

Warren Gatland will pick only Wales-based players for the international against Australia next week

Danny Cipriani says he wants to be England’s fly-half again

Danny Cipriani said he wants to play for England again – and as early as the next Six Nations

Clubs pressure RFU to remove Martyn Thomas as World Cup doubts grow

The RFU is under pressure to remove its acting chief executive, Martyn Thomas, as doubts grow over its ability to host the 2015 World Cup