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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

France's Antoine Dupont says injury incident was accidental ahead of Six Nations opener against Ireland.

Antoine Dupont ready for Six Nations return against Ireland

Curtis Langdon signs a new contract at Northampton Saints as he nears a return from shoulder surgery.

Curtis Langdon signs new deal at Northampton Saints

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Tandy names Wales Six Nations squad amid latest developments in the pro game

Tandy names Wales Six Nations squad amid latest developments in the pro game

Welsh hopes and qualification stakes in Champions Cup and Challenge Cup

Welsh hopes and qualification stakes in Champions Cup and Challenge Cup

Welsh quartet eyeing European knockouts as off-field discontent rumbles on

Welsh quartet eyeing European knockouts as off-field discontent rumbles on

URC back for festive run as Welsh regions look to build after European highs and lows

URC back for festive run as Welsh regions look to build after European highs and lows

 

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'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

National League Rugby

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.

National League Rugby Preview: Christmas crackers across the board but don’t expect any goodwill

National League Rugby Preview: Christmas crackers across the board but don’t expect any goodwill

Round 13 has gifted us a set of fixtures which include top-of-the-table tussles and crucial clashes towards the bottom.

November sets up a cracker of a December as festive fixtures begin in National League Rugby

November sets up a cracker of a December as festive fixtures begin in National League Rugby

It felt like the National League Rugby season burst into life last month, setting up a December packed with storylines waiting to be written.

National League Rugby Preview: Top half battles dominate the narrative as November draws to a close

National League Rugby Preview: Top half battles dominate the narrative as November draws to a close

Key clashes towards the top of National One and all three National Two divisions headline the final round of November.

Ratu Vakalutukali Interview: Armed Forces Day special for Taunton and National League Rugby

Ratu Vakalutukali Interview: Armed Forces Day special for Taunton and National League Rugby

Talking Rugby Union heard from Royal Marine and Taunton No.8 Ratu Vakalutukali ahead of the club's Armed Forces Day.

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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

‘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

Defeat for England Students but the programme continues to create memories and act as a springboard

Defeat for England Students but the programme continues to create memories and act as a springboard

Wilf McCarthy Interview: ‘When you put it like that, it has been pretty mad!’

Wilf McCarthy Interview: ‘When you put it like that, it has been pretty mad!’

England Students Women to be led by Andrew Ford and Poppy Leitch as new era begins

England Students Women to be led by Andrew Ford and Poppy Leitch as new era begins

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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Former England international Mike Brown becomes Sporting Director at Esher

Itoje targets 2027 World Cup glory as England land favourable draw

Itoje targets 2027 World Cup glory as England land favourable draw

Wales find learnings but off-field instability could stall any progress

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England centre Henry Slade has signed a new contract with Exeter Chiefs

Henry Slade signs new contract with Exeter Chiefs

Dane Coles confirmed as player representative on New Zealand Rugby panel for All Blacks coach role.

Dane Coles joins New Zealand Rugby Panel to select next All Blacks Coach

Cardiff Rugby confirm Ben Donnell will join Ulster at end of 2025–26 season.

Ben Donnell to leave Cardiff for Ulster move

Andy Farrell urges Ireland’s Six Nations debutants to play fearlessly against France.

Andy Farrell urges Ireland rookies to be ffearless in Paris

Harlequins add four short-term loanees to boost squad depth for PREM Cup games.

Harlequins add four short-term loan players for PREM Cup block

Antoine Dupont captains France on his return for Six Nations opener against Ireland.

Antoine Dupont returns to captain France against Ireland

Jacob Stockdale started at left wing for Ireland

Ireland name team for Six Nations opener in Paris

Ulster Rugby confirm Connacht scrum-half Matthew Devine will join on a one-year deal.

Ulster confirm signing of Matthew Devine

Wallabies captain Harry Wilson warns Fiji can trouble any team at RWC 2027.

Wallabies captain Harry Wilson wary of Fiji threat in 2027 Rugby World Cup

South Africa will kick start their title defence on 3rd October

Rugby World Cup 2027 pool schedule confirmed

Sale Sharks agree two-year deal to sign Saracens centre Alex Lozowski.

Sale Sharks agree deal to sign Alex Lozowski

Henry Arundell starts at left wing for England

England name Arundell, Ford in starting XV vs Wales

Super Rugby Pacific announces new law innovations to improve flow in the 2026 season.

Super Rugby Pacific announces law changes for 2026

Ollie Thorley was part of the winning Gloucester side

Gloucester edge Bristol to stay top of PREM Cup pool

Northampton Saints wing Edoardo Todaro ruled out with ACL injury.

Northampton Saints winger Todaro suffers cruciate injury

Saracens score five tries to defeat Newcastle 35–12 at Kingston Park.

Saracens dominate Newcastle in PREM Rugby Cup clash

Munster earn bonus point but fall 31–22 to URC leaders Glasgow Warriors.

Glasgow Warriors beat Munster 31–22 at Scotstoun

Gareth Davies was one of the try scorer for Scarlets

Scarlets fight back to draw 20-20 with Benetton

Scotland hooker George Turner signs for Newcastle Red Bulls.

George Turner to join Newcastle Red Bulls this summer

Max Jorgensen commits to Rugby Australia with sabbatical option.

Max Jorgensen signs five-year Rugby Australia deal

Ed Prowse commits future to Northampton Saints with new contract.

Ed Prowse signs new contract with Northampton Saints

Fly-half Zack Henry signs one-year deal with Newcastle Red Bulls.

Zack Henry set for Newcastle Red Bulls move

World Cup-Winning Mitchell Signs New Red Roses Deal

John Mitchell to Lead Red Roses Through Next World Cup Cycle

Connacht confirm contract extensions for three academy graduates.

Connacht extend contracts of three homegrown players

Munster hooker Diarmuid Barron extends contract until 2028.

Barron extends Munster stay until 2028

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell

Bundee Aki set to miss most of Six Nations

France and La Rochelle prop Uini Atonio forced into retirement after cardiac event.

Uini Atonio forced to retire after cardiac event

Ireland flanker Will Connors will join Connacht from Leinster on a two-year deal.

Will Connors signs Connacht move from Leinster

All Blacks scrum-half Cam Roigard extends his New Zealand Rugby contract to 2029.

Cam Roigard extends New Zealand Rugby and Hurricanes deal to 2029

Munster and Ireland prop Jeremy Loughman signs a new two-year deal until 2028.

Jeremy Loughman extends Munster stay until 2028

Barbarians and Wales to meet in men’s and women’s double header in June 2026.

Barbarians to face Wales in Twickenham double header

Exeter centre Will Rigg agrees two-year move to Newcastle.

Will Rigg set for Newcastle Red Bulls switch

Blues confirm Vern Cotter will depart after 2026 to join Reds.

Vern Cotter to leave Blues after 2026 Super Rugby season

England Rugby outlines Plan 2030 to grow players, fans and funding.

England Rugby unveils four-year growth strategy

Andy Farrell backs 20-year-old Billy Bohan after Ireland call-up.

Billy Bohan earns Ireland call-up after Boyle injury

France add Roumat and Colombe to squad after injuries to Boudehent and Atonio.

France call up Roumat and Colombe for Six Nations

Waratahs lock Miles Amatosero receives four-game ban after training-ground altercation.

Miles Amatosero banned after training ground incident

Bath snatch a late 30-26 win over Gloucester in derby clash.

Bath snatch late win at Kingsholm

Wales full-back Liam Williams has retired from international rugby ahead of Six Nations 2026.

Liam Williams retires from Wales duty

Greg Fisilau earns first England Six Nations call-up

Greg Fisilau earns first England Six Nations call-up

Mark McCall will step down as Saracens Director of Rugby, with Brendan Venter returning from 2026/27.

Mark McCall to step down as Saracens Director of Rugby

Adam Brocklebank signs on for another season with Newcastle.

Brocklebank extends stay with Newcastle Red Bulls

Dan Sheehan says Ireland still have depth despite recent defeats.

Dan Sheehan says Ireland embrace underdog status

Premiership Rugby confirms a new two-year free-to-air ITV deal.

PREM Rugby extends ITV broadcast deal

Jamie George will retire in 2027 after a final season with Saracens

Jamie George to retire in 2027 after final Saracens season

Damian Penaud misses out on Six Nations selection

France leave out Penaud, Alldritt and Fickou

Angus Crichton will return to rugby union with the Waratahs from the 2027 season.

Angus Crichton to switch codes with Waratahs deal

Munster back-row John Hodnett signs a new two-year contract through to 2028.

John Hodnett signs new two-year Munster contract