James last played for his county in March 2023 in a Euro 2024 qualifier ... England, meanwhile lost for the fifth game in a row at Twickenham, going down 29-20 against South Africa.

Twickenham and the racecourse in Gloucestershire are understood to be among venues assured their taps will not run dry despite surging demand. Guinness is synonymous with both events and sponsors ...

For a county that has won the now-named Bill Beaumont Cup 15 times - fewer only than Lancashire and Gloucestershire - it is a much-needed return to prominence. Their absence from Twickenham has ...

The dual counties will be hoping to go one better this season, after they were beaten by the East Midlands in the final at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. This initial selection has been made after ...