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England

Packer ready to add to Red Roses' World Cup history with Grand Slam

Marlie Packer remembers when "a hundred fans and a couple of dogs" came to watch England play rugby.

England

Red Roses 'super mums' participate in Six Nations camp while pregnant

The Red Roses inspired a generation when they won their first Women's Rugby World Cup in 11 years home soil - and they are now continuing to set an example off the pitch.

England

Red Roses ready to be 'entertainers' in Six Nations opener

It has been 196 days since the Red Roses won the Women's Rugby World Cup for the third time, putting on a show in front of a record-breaking sold-out crowd in Twickenham.

Women's Six Nations

Jones to lead new-look England in Women's Six Nations opener v Ireland

Meg Jones leads an England team featuring seven survivors from September’s World Cup final victory over Canada for the launch of their Guinness Six Nations title defence.

Leicester

Bordeaux and Leinster complete Champions Cup quarter-final line-up

Salesi Rayasi scored a hat-trick as Bordeaux ran in nine tries and thumped Leicester 64-14 in the Investec Champions Cup at Stade Chaban Delmas.

Rugby Union

Northampton see off Castres to reach Champions Cup quarter-finals

Northampton reached the Champions Cup quarter-finals after a battling 49-41 win over Castres.

England

RFU boss: Not appropriate to discuss Borthwick future, no Farrell talks

Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney has suggested Steve Borthwick will have the summer to inspire a response to England's worst ever Six Nations.

Rugby Union

Red Roses announce squad for Women's Six Nations

England Red Roses head coach John Mitchell has named seven uncapped players in his 38-player squad ahead of the Women's Six Nations.

England

2027 Men's Six Nations to start with Ireland vs England

The 2027 Men's Six Nations will begin with a clash between Ireland and England in Dublin.

Ireland

Ireland hand contract extensions to Aki, Sheehan, Gibson-Park, Van der Flier

The Irish Rugby Football Union has announced contract extensions for Bundee Aki, Dan Sheehan, Jamison Gibson-Park and Josh van der Flier as they look to build towards the Rugby World Cup 2027.

Six Nations 2026

Six Nations entertained - but what now for England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales?

It is being touted as the most entertaining Six Nations ever, and looking at the pre-tournament script compared to the end credits, you can see just why.

England

Jones: England would be foolhardy to sack Borthwick

Former England head coach Eddie Jones believes sacking Steve Borthwick would be "foolhardy" despite a poor Guinness Six Nations campaign.

England

Greenwood: Borthwick will stay but question marks remain

Former World Cup winner Will Greenwood says he expects England to stick with head coach Steve Borthwick despite a shocking Six Nations campaign.

England

Itoje says England are 'going places' as Borthwick defiant on future

Maro Itoje insists England are "going places" despite enduring their worst Six Nations campaign.

England

Men's Six Nations 2026: All results as France defend title

All the fixtures and schedule for the 2026 Men's Six Nations as France defended their title against England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Italy.

Scotland

Ireland beat Scotland to claim Triple Crown but fall short in Six Nations title quest

Ireland were denied the Six Nations championship despite a 43-21 victory over Scotland at the Aviva Stadium, a result which secured the Triple Crown.