Owen Farrell did not fit the game plan criteria required to start against France in the Six Nations, according to Steve Borthwick.
Round-up of Sunday's Gallagher Premiership action as Sale produced a remarkable comeback to beat Saracens.
Round-up of Saturday's Gallagher Premiership action as Saracens extended their lead at the top of the table.
Handre Pollard scored 14 points as Leicester won a full-blooded encounter over leaders Saracens 24-18 to keep alive their hopes of a Premiership play-off spot.
Northampton and Saracens claim one-point victories over Leicester and Bristol respectively as Exeter battle past Gloucester in the Gallagher Premiership.
Elliot Daly has been ruled out of England's Six Nations campaign with a hamstring injury, his club Saracens have confirmed.
Edinburgh had to settle for a Heineken Champions Cup last-16 away tie at Leicester despite beating Saracens 20-14.
MPs have warned the financial situation of Premiership clubs is "clearly unsustainable" in a damning report on issues facing the game in England.
La Rochelle broke Ulster hearts in the very final play to book a last-16 spot, while Ospreys, Saracens, Sharks and Bulls won too.
Owen Farrell will be available for England's Six Nations opener against Scotland with his four-match ban for a high tackle set to be reduced to three weeks.
Owen Farrell is a doubt for the start of the Six Nations, after the England skipper was cited for a high tackle which went unpunished.
Owen Farrell landed a long-range drop goal with the game's final kick as Gallagher Premiership leaders Saracens edged out Gloucester 19-16.
Four members of the England women's football team which became European champions in the summer have been recognised in the New Year Honours List.
Newly appointed England coach Steve Borthwick watched on as Gallagher Premiership leaders Saracens lost their unbeaten record in a feisty 29-20 defeat at London Irish.
Leicester Tigers claimed a second Champions Cup win from as many rounds, beating Clermont, while Saracens dug deep to win at Lyon.
Sale began their Heineken Champions Cup campaign with an emphatic win over Ulster, while Saracens turned things around to beat Edinburgh.
Owen Farrell is excited by the performance England will put out against New Zealand and says he's appreciative of the magnitude of a 100th international Test cap.
Owen Farrell has been credited with transforming the mindset of English rugby as he prepares to join the nation's small band of Test centurions.
Saracens produced a comeback 45-39 victory over Northampton to maintain their unbeaten Gallagher Premiership record at the StoneX Stadium.
Saracens maintained the unbeaten start to their Gallagher Premiership campaign with a convincing victory over Bristol.