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The UK flavour to the Men’s Rugby Europe Championship

For those who follow National League Rugby and BUCS Super Rugby in particular, there have been a host of recognisable names cropping up in this year’s Rugby Europe Championship.

Elliot Daly scored the decisive try for England in the closing stage

Match Centre: Six Nations: England 26-25 France

England claim a dramatic 26-25 victory over France in a pulsating Six Nations clash, sealed by a last-minute conversion.

England say they ‘value winning’ but can roll of the dice really come up trumps against France?

The selection of Fin Smith at fly-half, shifting Marcus Smith to full-back and comparisons to Manchester United have felt like the scrutiny on Steve Borthwick’s side has gone up a notch.

A cycle from Lymm to Limerick for Liam - The National Two North club going the extra mile for one of their own

Those with connections to the Cheshire club - as well as the wider rugby community - will take part in a 250-mile cycle over the Easter period. Lymm's Oli Higginson explains more.

Ralph McEachran and Tye Raymont Interview: The latest Sale props ready to make a name for themselves

After the rise of Asher Opoku-Fordjour, England Under-20s have two more exciting Sale props in their arsenal as they prepare to defend their Six Nations crown.

Latest Rugby News

Finn Russell cleared the Head Injury Assessment according to head coach Gregor Townsend

Scotland's injury woes deepen after loss to Ireland

James Lowe was one of the try scorer for Ireland against Scotland

Simon Easterby credits Ireland's forward pack for win over Scotland

Ireland have consolidated their second position in the World Rugby Rankings

Ireland closes gap on South Africa in World Rugby Rankings

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend praises Sam Prendergast's performance

Townsend praises Prendergast despite Scotland's loss to Ireland

University Rugby

England Students appoint Loughborough’s Martin Webdale as head coach

“We’re proud of the relationship between Bath and the university - It’s such as successful avenue”

Jordan Russell Exclusive: 'Before my move to Leicester, I’d lost the love for rugby'

Sale Sharks Women and Manchester Met: Why collaborative thinking can grow the game in the North-West

RFU Championship and National League Rugby

'It does feel like an opportunity' - Business as usual in Round 16 as second half of season presents possibilities

Podcasts & Video

National League Rugby Preview Show | National 2 North | Round 9

Emerging Talent

WXV 3: What to expect from Spain and the Netherlands?

Women's Rugby

Zoe Aldcroft appointed England Women's captain for 2025

Scottish Rugby

Jack Mann: Injury setbacks to Six Nations call-up

“Calm, quiet individual” Freddy Douglas set to let his rugby do the talking as he bids to become a breakthrough star for Scotland

TRU Xtra

Japan Rugby League One Round-Up: Kurt-Lee Arendse and Manu Vunipola shine on debuts

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A Test match in club colours and heavyweight battles: Champions Cup has the potential to showcase its value in Round Three

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