Five rounds in, the Top 14 is starting to take shape. Toulouse lead the way, Pau keep defying expectations and Tom Willis is making waves at Bordeaux, while France’s elite competition offers fresh clues ahead of Rugby World Cup 2027.
England have named a 32-player squad for their upcoming WXV Global Series campaign in North America, with Trailfinders Women centre Megan Jones set to captain the side.
Matt Ferguson returns to the RFU as Red Roses Scrum and Contact Skills Coach, while Andy Holloway extends his England role.
Sam Underhill will miss England’s Nations Championship campaign after suffering a ruptured biceps during Bath’s win over Harlequins.
England returned to winning ways in dramatic fashion as Zoe Harrison’s converted try with the clock in the red sealed a thrilling 26-19 victory over New Zealand at Allianz Stadium.
New Zealand are England’s nearest challengers at the top of the world rankings, but TRU’s Elizabeth Cartwright has highlighted three 'game changers' that could give the Red Roses the edge.
England make three changes for their WXV clash with New Zealand as Sarah Bern, Mackenzie Carson and Maddie Feaunati start.
Shaun Edwards joins the Red Roses as a coaching consultant for the remainder of England’s 2026 WXV Global Series campaign.
England’s 39-match winning run came to an end as Canada held the Red Roses to a thrilling 26-26 draw at Sandy Park in Exeter.
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Jess Breach and Alex Matthews return as England make nine changes for their WXV Global Series clash with Canada at Sandy Park.
Following Elizabeth Cartwright’s preview of England’s WXV opener, TRU reflects on a special afternoon in Salford as the world champions celebrated a 48-15 victory, Holly Aitchison’s 50th cap and Lancashire’s contribution to women’s rugby.
England score seven second-half tries to beat Australia 48-15 in Salford and extend their winning streak to 39 Tests.
With the return of some of their World Cup winners, the Red Roses will look to underline their status as the best team on the planet in the new global series.
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Holly Aitchison wins her 50th England cap as John Mitchell names the Red Roses team to face Australia in the WXV Global Series.
Richard Wigglesworth says Courtney Lawes and Joe Marchant must impress for Sale Sharks before earning an England recall.
Steve Borthwick is set for an England contract extension as the RFU backs its head coach ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
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John Mitchell names a 36-player Red Roses squad led by Megan Jones for WXV Global Series Tests against Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
Maro Itoje returns to England’s 36-man squad after his summer break as Steve Borthwick prepares for three Nations Championship Tests.
Maro Itoje says being rested from England’s summer Nations Championship campaign has left him refreshed for the season ahead.
England head coach Steve Borthwick has named the 25 players who will receive enhanced Elite Player Squad contracts for the 2026/27 season, providing a clear indication of the core group he intends to build around ahead of another crucial year of international rugby.
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John Mitchell says the new size 4.5 women’s rugby ball could increase contestable kicking as England prepare for the WXV Global Series.
Henry Pollock’s potential £1m contract could reshape Premiership Rugby, testing salary-cap rules and rewards for home-grown stars.