England

Official statistics suggest it has been a relatively dry and warm few months despite the tragic storm.

Midfield regular was omitted from Eddie Jones' side for the 36-15 victory over Italy at Twickenham.

Surrey bowler promoted from Lions duty following a knee injury sustained by Jake Ball in warm-up match.

Storm Doris swept through the UK on 23 February, causing major disruption to travel.

The Met Office and various travel safety agencies are pleading with travellers to think twice before going out.

Defending champions open their bid for a second successive Grand Slam against Les Bleus at Twickenham.

EXCLUSIVE: Former England centre Billy Twelvetrees spoke to IBTimes UK before opening weekend.

Maro Itoje will feature at blindside flanker for Saturday teatime clash at Twickenham.

Fresh knee problem could scupper Eddie Jones' plans to start Maro Itoje in the back row at Twickenham.

Steve Borthwick has also provided an update on James Haskell and Jack Clifford before France clash.

England have a 1-0 lead in the three match T20 series against India.

UEFA have been planning the competition since 2011.

Eoin Morgan's men will attempt to build on their ODI victory over India last week.

Back-row forwards had been due to travel to Vilamoura but will now undergo further medical checks.

India have clinched the three-match ODI series after taking a 2-0 lead against England.

Australian head coach does not believe Maro Itoje is ready to assume a leadership role.

Uncapped trio Mike Williams, Nathan Catt and Alex Lozowski all make the cut.

Australian will need to utilise England's formidable strength in depth amid injuries to key forwards.

India have taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against England.

India have recalled Yuvraj Singh for the ODI squad to face England.

Taylor worked alongside the music icon during his successful first spell in charge at Watford.

Taylor managed England, Aston Villa and Watford in a career spanning over 30 years.

Harlequins flanker set to miss 12 weeks as he prepares to undergo surgery on a shoulder problem.

Leicester Tigers have revealed the extent of a knee injury suffered during recent defeat to Saracens.

Allardyce returns to club management after his 67-day stint as England manager.

Kohli was the leading run-scorer in the recently concluded Test series against England.

Henman is impressed by the ideas of Lawn Tennis Association's new performance director Simon Timson.

Without world-class spinners, winning in sub-continent conditions is going to be hard, the England Test skipper said.

India and England are currently in action in the fifth and final Test match at Chennai.

Morgan has been named interim captain of Sydney Thunders in Shane Watson's absence.