The Six Nations opener sees France and Ireland adopt South Africa's power-based tactics, dropping key players like Damien Penaud and James Lowe to prepare for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
England face a late injury worry as winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso pulls up in training ahead of the Six Nations opener against Wales, with Elliot Daly on standby.
Gregor Townsend has omitted Blair Kinghorn, Duhan van der Merwe and Darcy Graham from Scotland's starting XV against Italy, while dismissing reports linking him to Newcastle as 'disruptive' speculation.
The 2026 Six Nations rugby tournament begins tonight with France vs Ireland in Paris, marking the first Thursday start in history to avoid Winter Olympics clash.
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England rugby star Joe Marler discusses his punditry role, the Six Nations, and the team's World Cup prospects in a candid interview.
The Six Nations rugby tournament begins on Thursday evening as Ireland face France in Paris, a smart scheduling move to avoid competing with the Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan.
Leading rugby writers share their Six Nations 2026 predictions, analysing England's squad depth, France's home advantage, and key players to watch in the championship.
The Welsh Rugby Union could lose £4m in revenue with over 55,000 tickets unsold for their home Six Nations fixtures, as poor team performance impacts fan demand.
Antoine Dupont makes his comeback after a 10-month injury absence as France host Ireland in the Six Nations opener, with both teams facing significant challenges.
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As the Six Nations begins, Wales faces a rugby crisis with just two wins in 22 matches, reflecting deeper cultural shifts from industrial decline to professionalisation.
Top tickets for the inaugural Nations Championship rugby final at Twickenham in November will cost £280, with a 'Glastonbury of Rugby' weekend featuring six matches over three days.
London Broncos owner Darren Lockyer discusses the significance of BBC coverage for their Challenge Cup match against Bradford Bulls, highlighting the club's ambitions and long-term vision.
ITV will debut split-screen in-game advertising during Six Nations rugby matches, starting with France vs Ireland. The 20-second ads will appear on the right half of the screen while live action continues.
Comprehensive analysis of all six nations ahead of the 2026 Six Nations championship, examining England's optimism, France's overhaul, Ireland's challenges, Italy's consistency quest, Scotland's perennial hope, and Wales' struggle.
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Tommy Freeman reveals England's mindset shift under Steve Borthwick as they target Six Nations success, embracing expectation with confidence.
Steve Borthwick reveals Ollie Lawrence, Fin Smith, Tom Roebuck, and George Furbank could be available for England's Calcutta Cup match against Scotland at Murrayfield.
England must overcome a 63-year trend of failing to win the Six Nations after a Lions tour, with France and Ireland historically dominating in these years.
The 2027 Rugby World Cup schedule has been revealed, with Australia starting against debutants Hong Kong rather than arch-rivals New Zealand. England begin against Tonga in Brisbane.
Jamie George will lead England against Wales in the Six Nations opener, with Maro Itoje on the bench and Henry Arundell making his first start in three years.
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Gloucester-Hartpury extend their perfect run with a 45-26 win over Loughborough, moving five points clear at the top of the Women's Premiership.
England rugby star Joe Heyes discusses his path from rejection and self-doubt to becoming a key player, highlighting resilience, quirky hobbies, and the importance of staying true to oneself.
New research reveals the Welsh Rugby Union undersold naming rights for Principality Stadium by £45m over a decade, highlighting challenges for venues outside major capitals.
Former England captain argues a Six Nations match in America could help build interest ahead of 2031 World Cup, despite fan travel concerns.
Perth Bears CEO Anthony De Ceglie discusses plans to play NRL matches in Singapore, leveraging Perth's time zone advantage to expand rugby league's global reach.
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England full-back Freddie Steward advocates for a law tweak to outlaw one-handed 'flapping' in aerial battles, arguing current rules make it too easy for wingers to be a nuisance.
Premiership Women's Rugby resumes with Gloucester-Hartpury on an 18-game winning run. The battle for semi-final spots intensifies as Saracens lead the table.
A man from Salisbury was left choked up after a rugby relic linking him to his late friend was restored on BBC's The Repair Shop, honouring their grandfathers' 1936 match.
Ireland centre Bundee Aki is set to miss the Six Nations opener against France after being withdrawn from the squad for alleged disrespect towards match officials.
France rugby union prop Uini Atonio has been forced to retire after suffering a heart attack, with his club confirming he is stable but in intensive care.
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England's Nations Championship fixture against Fiji in July is poised to be held at Everton's new stadium, marking a rare away-from-Twickenham Test match for the national team.
