Given England's struggles in the air against Scotland, a swap back to the wing seems logical because of Freeman's aerial dominance. But establishing the Northampton Saint at 13 has been a clear goal of the England coaching staff.

Jonathan Trott explains stance on England role after ending stint as Afghanistan coach - The former England batter has concluded his time with the Asian nation after the T20 World Cup

In a cramped corridor of Murrayfield, Steve Borthwick attempted to project a serene exterior. The England head coach promised a dispassionate analysis of the 31-20 defeat to Scotland. There will be no throwing of teacups or jerking of knees at Pennyhill Park this week after coming to Edinburgh on the back of a 12-match winning run.

"Wonderfully different" Henry Pollock will start his first England Test in Saturday's must-win Six Nations game against Ireland.

England captain Maro Itoje has criticised the "corrosive" effects of social media following the racist abuse suffered by Ireland's Edwin Edogbo following his Test debut.He added: "I'd advise all top level athletes not to spend too much time on social media because it's really corrosive,

The captain’s moment must be celebrated at Twickenham on Saturday, as should Edwin Edogbo’s first Ireland cap

Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday usually pass without incident for most of the UK, but in Ashbourne where Royal Shrovetide Football is played, it's a different story.

Luton Town assistant boss Chris Powell talks to the BBC about his 40 years in football.

One of England's largest villages has officially become a town. Kidlington Parish Council voted unanimously to change its status at a meeting on Thursday following a consultation with residents. Councillor Melanie Moorhouse said the move would give the Oxfordshire community important extra protections in planning and policing decisions.