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Fiji will open their campaign against Wales at the Cardiff City Stadium

Fiji confirm home venues for Nations Championship

Garry Ringrose

Ireland rise to third in World Rugby Rankings after Six Nations Round 3

Sale Sharks Director of Rugby Alex Sanderson

Sale Sharks sign Fiji star Elia Canakaivata

Thomas Ramos contributed with 13 points

France beat Italy 33-8 in Lille clash

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Auckland schoolboy Malakai Hafoka made his debut for Spain

Another One Slips Through the Net: The Curious Journey of Malakai Hafoka

'We've got to be smarter and better' - Wales looking to summon a reaction against France

'We've got to be smarter and better' - Wales looking to summon a reaction against France

Hartpury Women clinch fourth consecutive BUCS league title as Loughborough and Bath battle for men’s crown

Hartpury Women clinch fourth consecutive BUCS league title as Loughborough and Bath battle for men’s crown

Lucien Richardis Interview: Toulouse, Spain and World Cup dreams

Lucien Richardis Interview: Toulouse, Spain and World Cup dreams

 

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Jonathon Dawe Interview: Guernsey’s German star

Jonathon Dawe Interview: Guernsey’s German star

Holly Aitchison Exclusive: It’s massively important to me to hit new heights with Sale

Holly Aitchison Exclusive: It’s massively important to me to hit new heights with Sale

Ollie Blyth-Lafferty is the 'exceptional prospect' who Scotland fans can be excited about

Ollie Blyth-Lafferty is the 'exceptional prospect' who Scotland fans can be excited about

National League Rugby

National League Rugby Preview: February set to sharpen the minds of many as intensity rises

National League Rugby Preview: February set to sharpen the minds of many as intensity rises

The race to the finish line begins in Round 19, as teams intensify their push for promotion and fight to secure their survival.

100 tries in 100 games - Sheffield's Christian Hooper on putting his best foot forward

100 tries in 100 games - Sheffield's Christian Hooper on putting his best foot forward

Sheffield’s prolific winger reflects on scoring his 100th try on his 100th appearance for the club.

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Plymouth Albion sign forward Huw Taylor

Plymouth Albion sign experienced forward Huw Taylor to strengthen pack for National One title run-in this season.

National League Rugby Preview: Crucial contests for survival bids as promotion contenders look to take another step

National League Rugby Preview: Crucial contests for survival bids as promotion contenders look to take another step

As January turns to February, focus sharpens at both ends of National One and the National Two leagues.

National League Rugby Preview: Round 17 could inspire aspirations as final third of season comes into view

National League Rugby Preview: Round 17 could inspire aspirations as final third of season comes into view

As we race towards the final third of the campaign, title races intensify and survival battles heat up.

National League Rugby Preview: A key weekend for those towards the bottom and some tasty ties at the top

National League Rugby Preview: A key weekend for those towards the bottom and some tasty ties at the top

There are some crucial fixtures at the wrong end of the standings, while there is the usual helping of standout clashes towards the top.

Round 15 Preview: Wild weather won’t wash out return of National League Rugby

Round 15 Preview: Wild weather won’t wash out return of National League Rugby

Storm Goretti has already impacted the return of National League Rugby, but at the time of publication, here is what we can look forward to in Round 15.

Friday night festivities kick off 'Derby Weekend' in National League Rugby

Friday night festivities kick off 'Derby Weekend' in National League Rugby

The final weekend of National League Rugby in 2025 begins with the Sheffield derby on Friday night.

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Emerging Talent

Scotland's Francesca McGhie aims to make her mark at Women’s World Cup

Scotland's Francesca McGhie aims to make her mark at Women’s World Cup

The dominant return of the England Students Women’s side can only be a good thing for Red Roses pathway

The dominant return of the England Students Women’s side can only be a good thing for Red Roses pathway

Loughborough's Becky Boyd starting to find her voice and aiming to make some noise at the World Cup

Loughborough's Becky Boyd starting to find her voice and aiming to make some noise at the World Cup

Lucy Weaver Interview: Embracing new opportunities with England Students and Leicester Tigers

Lucy Weaver Interview: Embracing new opportunities with England Students and Leicester Tigers

Olamide Sodeke Interview: 'What we make of World U20s will be a good metric of where we are as people'

Olamide Sodeke Interview: 'What we make of World U20s will be a good metric of where we are as people'

England Under-20s aim to ‘increase efficiency’ in attack

England Under-20s aim to ‘increase efficiency’ in attack

 

Women's Rugby

Marlie Packer is part of the England training squad

Red Roses begin 2026 Six Nations preparations

Whitney Hansen appointed Black Ferns head coach through to the end of 2027.

Whitney Hansen appointed Black Ferns head coach

Sione Fukofuka appointed Scotland Women head coach after global recruitment process.

Sione Fukofuka appointed Scotland Women head coach

Flyhalf Faitala Moleka commits to Wallaroos as Rugby Australia secures key players.

Wallaroos star Faitala Moleka re-signs with Australia

Dexcom Stadium will host Ireland vs Italy in the 2026 Women’s Six Nations.

Connacht to host Six Nations clash in Galway

Lions say R360 players will be ineligible for the 2027 women’s tour.

British and Irish Lions warn players over breakaway R360 League

University Rugby

Bath keep pressure on Loughborough after famous win at Exeter

Bath keep pressure on Loughborough after famous win at Exeter

Vikas Meijer Interview: “BUCS Super Rugby allows players to keep all doors open”

Vikas Meijer Interview: “BUCS Super Rugby allows players to keep all doors open”

Chaos at Welsh derby overshadows exciting BUCS Super Rugby return

Chaos at Welsh derby overshadows exciting BUCS Super Rugby return

‘Element of confidence’ for Bristol as Bears look to harness recent record to reach Premiership final

‘Element of confidence’ for Bristol as Bears look to harness recent record to reach Premiership final

Scottish Rugby

Scotland’s World Cup exit signals change but also opportunity

Scotland’s World Cup exit signals change but also opportunity

Rhona Lloyd: 'Six months ago, I didn’t know if I’d go to the World Cup - Now I have a smile on my face again'

Rhona Lloyd: 'Six months ago, I didn’t know if I’d go to the World Cup - Now I have a smile on my face again'

Flag day for Molly Wright: Scotland star celebrated for 'hard work' and 'enthusiasm'

Flag day for Molly Wright: Scotland star celebrated for 'hard work' and 'enthusiasm'

Scotland World Cup star Emma Orr inspires next generation at Biggar RFC

Scotland World Cup star Emma Orr inspires next generation at Biggar RFC

 
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Wales 'excited' rather than 'intimidated' ahead of England opener

Wales 'excited' rather than 'intimidated' ahead of England opener

'All of us have been left in the dark' - WRU have taken the easy decision

'All of us have been left in the dark' - WRU have taken the easy decision

Jamie George: We have to set a new standard and play with a new intensity

Jamie George: We have to set a new standard and play with a new intensity

Saracens run in 11 tries to rout Newcastle Red Bulls

Saracens run in 11 tries to rout Newcastle Red Bulls

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Six Nations Championship in 2026 and Bookmakers’ Favorites for Bets

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Nations Championship 2026 and Other Rugby Events for Betting

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Six Nations live betting: Best teams to bet on based on second-half performance

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News Archive

The Western Force slipped to a second straight defeat to open their Super Rugby Pacific campaign

Blues beat Force 42-32 in Perth thriller

The Chiefs held off a spirited Highlanders fightback to secure a 26-23 victory in Dunedin

Chiefs edge Highlanders 26-23 in Dunedin

Max Jorgensen double powers Waratahs past Drua

Waratahs beat Drua 36-13 in Sydney

Springbok hooker Marnus van der Merwe to join Munster Rugby on two-year contract from 2026/27 season

Marnus van der Merwe signs two-year Munster deal

Andy Farrell confident Ireland prepared for England Six Nations clash at Twickenham with key team changes announced

Andy Farrell says Ireland ready For Twickenham test

Josh Adams starts at left wing for Wales

Gabriel Hamer-Webb to debut for Wales against Scotland

Duhan van der Merwe starts at left wing for Scotland

Duhan van Der Merwe returns for Scotland in game against Wales

Jack Crowley starts at fly-half as Ireland make five changes for England Six Nations clash at Twickenham with Farrell outlining expectations

Jack Crowley starts as Ireland name side for England clash

The Recreation Ground

Quinn Roux signs new Bath deal

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend

Scotland lose trio to Six Nations injuries

Jonathan Sexton backs Ireland fly-halves ahead of England Six Nations clash

Sexton confident in Ireland's fly-half depth

Leicester Tigers fly-half Billy Searle named Gallagher Prem Player of the Month after strong January performances

Billy Searle wins Gallagher Player of Month

France head coach Fabien Galthie

Yoram Moefana ruled out of France Italy clash

The Recreation Ground

Tom de Glanville extends Bath stay until 2028

Dalton Papali’i confirms move to Castres Olympique after 2026 Super Rugby season with Blues

Dalton Papali'i to leave Blues for France after 2026 season

Andy Farrell

Andy Farrell slams abuse in Ireland fly-half debate

IRFU investigates racist online abuse targeting Edwin Edogbo after Ireland Six Nations match against Italy

IRFU probes abuse after Edwin Edogbo debut

France move to third and England drop to fourth in latest World Rugby rankings after Six Nations results

France overtake England In World Rugby Rankings

Huw Jones scored twice for Scotland

Scotland retain Calcutta Cup with stunning 31-20 win over England

Ireland edge Italy after tense Dublin Six Nations clash

Ireland survive late Italy scare in Dublin

Brumbies surge past Force after comeback in heat

Brumbies beat Force 56-24 in Perth opener

Luke Jacobson was part of the winning Chiefs side

Chiefs beat Blues 19-15 at Eden Park

Highlanders edge Crusaders 25-23 in Super Rugby opener

Highlanders edge Crusaders 25-23 in Super Rugby opener

Maro Itoje says England Six Nations focus is helping him deal with personal loss before Scotland Calcutta Cup clash

Maro Itoje uses England return To cope with personal loss

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend

Gregor Townsend responds to criticism before England clash

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell

Ireland excited about Italy challenge - Andy Farrell

James Lowe is part of Ireland's line up

Ireland make six changes for Italy match

Paolo Garbisi will start at fly half for Italy

Italy make one change for Ireland clash

Jamie Ritchie is part of Scotland's side

Scotland make four changes for England clash

Saracens winger Rotimi Segun signs new deal to remain in North London after surpassing 100 appearances

Rotimi Segun signs new Saracens contract

All Blacks Leroy Carter and Simon Parker extend contracts with New Zealand Rugby and Chiefs through 2028 season

Leroy Carter and Simon Parker commit To Chiefs until 2028

England prop Trevor Davison signs multi-year contract extension with Northampton Saints

Trevor Davison signs new Northampton deal

Alex Mitchell warns England to expect strong Scotland response after Italy loss in Six Nations clash at Murrayfield

Alex Mitchell expects Scotland response at Murrayfield

Tadhg Furlong

Tadhg Furlong returns To training before Italy Test

Anton Segner

Blues re-sign Anton Segner until 2027

Cian Prendergast says Ireland will bounce back after Six Nations loss to France and prepare for Italy challenge

Cian Prendergast backs Ireland To respond after France defeat

Wallabies winger Mark Nawaqanitawase signs with Saitama Wild Knights ahead of 2026-27 season

Mark Nawaqanitawase To join Japan's Saitama Wild Knights

England head coach Steve Borthwick

England wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso a doubt for Six Nations

Henry Arundell scored a hat-trick for England

England thrash Wales 48-7 in Six Nations opener

Paolo Garbisi was part of winning Italy side

Italy edge Scotland 18-15 in wet Rome battle

Siya Kolisi and Rassie Erasmus criticise split-screen ads during France vs Ireland Six Nations broadcast

Split-Screen ads criticised in Six Nations by Siya Kolisi, Erasmus

Alan Dickens

Alan Dickens to leave Newcastle Red Bulls

James O'Connor was part of winning Leicester side

Leicester Tigers beat Newcastle in Prem Rugby Cup

Andy Farrell

Andy Farrell rues Ireland's first half display against France

Antoine Dupont made a successful comeback for France

France rise above Ireland in World Rugby Rankings

Charles Ollivon was one of the try scorer for France

France beat Ireland 36-14 in Six Nations opener

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend

Scotland name team to face Italy in Six Nations

Ben White says Top 14 rugby has improved his readiness for Scotland Tests.

Ben White credits Toulon for Scotland form