Maro Itoje unaware of plans for breakaway competition as lock pledges commitment to England - Rumours are swirling around a lucrative new competition that could disrupt the rugby landscape

Maro Itoje says representing England will always remain his “mecca” after the emergence of a breakaway league that threatens to split the sport apart.

England's Maro Itoje has said that playing for his country is the “Mecca” amid reports that a LIV Golf-style breakaway league could begin.

Playing for England is the Mecca’, says Maro Itoje amid breakaway league plans - Itoje is one of 17 players to have signed enhanced Elite Player Squad contracts with the Rugby Football Union worth £160,

After a sighter to establish his range, Eben Etzebeth strikes. The illustrious Springboks lock has been offered a trivia question: how many of his 129 caps have come against Maro Itoje? “We’ve played each

Maro Itoje is enduring a tough month with England, but that doesn't mean he is seeking an escape from the pressure and scrutiny.

Maro Itoje insists England are determined to make amends after their autumn blues continued with a dramatic 42-37 defeat by Australia at Allianz Stadium. World champions South Africa are the daunting assignment facing Steve Borthwick’s men next Saturday as they look to regroup following defeats by New Zealand and the Wallabies.