The Latest Breaking News from Stuart Lancaster

Great Britain rugby league captain Andy Farrell switched codes to union and signed for Saracens on this day in 2005.The Rugby Football Union (RFU) confirmed Farrell’s three-year contract with Sarries.Current Ireland head coach Farrell had enjoyed 13 heavily-decorated years at Wigan, winning 34 caps for Great Britain and 11 for…

A talent drain, club academies and player development mistakes have all put English rugby union on the back foot

The 45-year-old has been at the helm for eight years and will provide stability in the wake of Stuart Lancaster's departure in the summer

'He's had selection decisions go against him which we all understand because it's bloody difficult being an international coach'

Philadelphia are experts at getting Jalen Hurts over the line in short yardage situations. Should opposing teams look to rugby for a solution?

The province take on Cardiff Blues at the RDS Arena this evening (7.05pm)

The former Ireland flanker spoke exclusively to Standard Sport

Cross-code rugby legend Kevin Sinfield has set himself the task of persuading team boss Steve Borthwick’s oldest son to swap his Australia shirt for an England one!

Attack coach Mike Prendergast insists Munster are not damaged from run of poor results against their biggest rivals because this is a new coaching set-up with new tactics, adding that a win ''would be huge...We feel like we have moved forward'

The Leinster and Irish hooker suffered the injury against Connacht back in April

“Steve will make England hard to beat, I'm absolutely certain of that. I don’t think it’s as worrying as people make out that he is taking it on at this point. There is no reason England can’t go well”