England

English rugby’s biggest problem is Martin Johnson

The England coach continues to claim England are improving, but the facts suggest otherwise

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Hotel of the week: The Crown, Lincolnshire

Eccentric charm in Northern England

Rio Ferdinand has revealed he won a ballet scholarship in a new advert for the National Portrait Gallery

Six Nations round-up: England overcome Wales at HQ as Ireland and France grind out wins

Lawrence Dallaglio talks to The First Post about this year’s Six Nations tournament

The Christmas holidays began prematurely - but travel chaos reigns

South African batsman hits his 32nd Test ton as hosts take control of the first Test

The last thing England need is players suing over training ground tackles before the World Cup

The striker's hat-trick has re-opened the debate - but what role could he play at the World Cup?

How USA, Algeria and Slovenia reacted to being drawn with England in Group C

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