Marcus Smith has been dropped by England for Sunday's Six Nations fourth-round fixture against Italy, with Elliot Daly starting at full-back and Fin Smith retaining his place at fly-half.

Steve Borthwick’s decision to drop Marcus Smith to the bench for Sunday’s game with Italy is going to get lots and lots of media coverage ahead of the weekend. I understand that because of the ...

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England thrashed Wales 68-14 in Cardiff to go top of the Six Nations table and keep their title hopes alive. Steve ...

England need to find the tries to stave off another cliff-hanger conclusion against Italy in the Six Nations on Sunday.

It can hardly be described as a win against the odds, but England's victory over Italy gives them an outside chance of Six Nations glory.

Returning to Harlequins on a full-time basis this season, he was firmly at the bottom of their depth chart behind Marcus ...