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New Zealand vs England: Date, kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h results, odds

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All Blacks host Steve Borthwick’s side in the first of two summer Tests in Dunedin

Tuesday, Jul 2

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England shuffle front row for New Zealand clash as Joe Marler and Will Stuart start

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Steve Borthwick makes two changes to team who beat Japan

Monday, Jun 24

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Fergus Burke open to representing England or Scotland as he reveals Test rugby ambitions after Saracens move

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Burke will first be tasked with helping Saracens adapt to life without Owen Farrell

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Saturday, Jun 22

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Japan vs England LIVE! Rugby result, latest reaction and updates today after Tokyo Test

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Steve Borthwick earns bragging rights over former mentor Eddie Jones in one-sided Tokyo Test

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Marcus Smith dazzles as electric England thrash Japan in eight-try rout

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Harlequins fly-half takes opportunity to cement his status as Steve Borthwick’s starting No10 before New Zealand series

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Japan vs England: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

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Steve Borthwick’s side face former boss Eddie Jones in a warm-up for New Zealand series

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How to watch Japan vs England FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for rugby today

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Steve Borthwick’s side begin their summer tour in Tokyo as All Blacks series looms

Friday, Jun 21

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Marcus Smith has golden chance to seize England fly-half job but punishing season takes toll

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Rugby’s top stars will suffer from unnecessary and damaging burnout with too many games packed into a lengthy schedule

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Thursday, Jun 20

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Eddie Jones fires England warning as mind games begin before Japan reunion

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Former long-serving Twickenham boss believes his inexperienced Brave Blossoms side can pose a real threat in Tokyo Test

Wednesday, Jun 19

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Japan vs England: Date, kick-off time, how to watch, team news, lineups, venue, odds and h2h results

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Summer Tokyo clash serves as warm up for New Zealand series as Steve Borthwick’s side come up against former boss Eddie Jones

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All Blacks legend Sam Whitelock relishing Barbarians career finale after long wait

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Iconic New Zealand lock will make his final rugby appearance for invitational side against Fiji at Twickenham this weekend

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Freddie Steward exclusive interview: England setbacks will make me a better player

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Leicester full-back reflects candidly on a year of struggle as he endeavours to win back international starting job

Tuesday, Jun 18

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Ben Earl named vice-captain as England go full strength for Japan trip

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Steve Borthwick has named his team two days ahead of schedule

Sunday, Jun 16

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Jamie George insists England not worried about mind games from Eddie Jones ahead of clash with Japan

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Jones is back in charge of Japan after a disastrous spell with Australia

Thursday, Jun 13

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Harlequins name Jason Gilmore as new defence coach to replace Jerry Flannery

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Former Australia A and Waratahs coach takes over from Jordan Turner-Hall at The Stoop

Wednesday, Jun 12

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England: Ollie Sleightholme in the right frame to do himself justice on debut

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The Northampton wing bulked up and soon found himself in England contention

Tuesday, Jun 11

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RFU open books to England players to thrash out ground breaking deal

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Team England and RUF have already agreed new hybrid contracts

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Steve Borthwick throws down England fly-half challenge for summer tour amid leadership vow

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Smiths Marcus and Fin will go head to head to start in Japan and New Zealand with George Ford and Owen Farrell both absent

Monday, Jun 10

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Steve Borthwick defends Tom Curry selection for England summer tour after Sale warning

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Influential flanker and twin brother Ben were both named in the squad heading to Japan and New Zealand

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England rugby squad: Ollie Sleightholme among six uncapped players to tour Japan and New Zealand

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Steve Borthwick has named his 36-man travelling party for Tests against Japan and New Zealand

Sunday, Jun 9

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George Ford: England fly-half to miss Japan and New Zealand tour with Achilles injury

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Marcus Smith and namesake Fin will now battle it out to win the starting No10 job under Steve Borthwick this summer

Saturday, Jun 8

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Northampton 25-21 Bath: Alex Mitchell’s last-ditch try decides dramatic Premiership finale

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Courtney Lawes handed perfect send-off on dramatic day at Twickenham

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Friday, Jun 7

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Marlie Packer column: 'Jess Express' can help put Saracens on track for Premiership Women's Rugby final

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England wing has a key role to play as Sarries meet Bristol in last-four showdown at StoneX Stadium

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Northampton seeking fitting farewell to legendary Courtney Lawes in Premiership final

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Twickenham finale will be the end of an era for Saints as former England captain signs off for France switch

Tuesday, Jun 4

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What is motor neurone disease? Research suggests spike in rugby players

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Rob Burrow’s death from MND raises the question about rugby’s potential connection to the incurable disease

Monday, Jun 3

Owen Farrell tipped for Lions tour spot after Racing 92 move

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The Saracens great bid farewell to his boyhood club over the weekend