Six Nations
Annual European rugby championship.
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Jamie George leads England into gruelling three-continent Nations Championship tour
England depart on Wednesday for a 25,000-mile summer tour spanning South Africa, England and Argentina, with Jamie George captaining the side after Maro Itoje's rest. Defence coach Richard Wigglesworth insists the logistical challenge will not serve as an excuse.
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Contepomi names five uncapped players in Argentina squad as 91-cap Lavanini misses Nations Championship
Felipe Contepomi has selected five uncapped players in a 34-man Argentina squad for Nations Championship Tests against Scotland, Wales and England, while 91-cap lock Tomás Lavanini and former first-choice scrum-half Gonzalo Bertranou are notable absentees.
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Wallabies target Ireland to end seven-month hangover from winless European tour
Australia host Ireland in a sellout Nations Championship Test in Sydney on July 4, with Allan Alaalatoa and recalled fullback Jock Campbell among those determined to atone for last November's four-match winless tour of Europe.
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Reuben Logan rejects England and Wales to chase Scotland dream despite funeral plea
Reuben Logan, son of BBC presenter Gabby Logan and Scotland rugby legend Kenny Logan, has committed to representing Scotland after turning down both England and Wales. The Sale Sharks flanker was even approached about switching allegiance at his grandfather Terry Yorath's funeral.
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Erasmus likens England's Pollock to Kolisi ahead of Nations Championship opener at Ellis Park
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has compared 21-year-old England flanker Henry Pollock to Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, calling his recent output 'exceptional' as the two sides prepare to meet at Ellis Park on 5 July.
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Dupont absent as Galthié names 33-man France squad for southern hemisphere tour
Fabien Galthié has named a 33-man France squad for Nations Championship fixtures against New Zealand, Australia and Japan next month. Antoine Dupont is not yet included, with Toulouse and Montpellier still to contest the Top 14 final.
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Red Roses secure four-year contract framework with RFU after becoming world champions
The RFU and England's Red Roses have agreed a new contract framework running from 2026 to 2030, guaranteeing at least 32 full-time contracts, enhanced pay, and a Women's Rugby World Cup selection bonus.
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Abi Burton targets Lions call-up after breakthrough season with Trailfinders
Abi Burton has emerged as one of Premiership Women's Rugby's most influential No.8s this season, racking up seven tries and 160 carries for Trailfinders as they prepare to face Saracens in the PWR Final — a win that would complete a remarkable clean sweep.
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Firefighter and Wales prop Jenni Scoble retires from Test rugby after eight caps
Jenni Scoble, a full-time firefighter and Wales prop, will retire from international rugby after Saturday's Barbarians fixture at Allianz Stadium, citing the growing demands of balancing two careers. The 33-year-old earned eight caps and scored against England in the 2025 Women's Six Nations.
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Rennie names Savea as All Blacks captain in first squad since taking charge
Dave Rennie has selected a 34-man All Blacks squad for three Nations Championship Tests against France, Italy and Ireland, handing the captaincy to Ardie Savea and including four uncapped players.
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Pollock shrugs off South Africa's taunts after sealing Northampton's Premiership title
Henry Pollock has dismissed criticism from South Africa ahead of England's July tour, saying outside noise is 'white noise' that doesn't enter his thinking. The 21-year-old flanker was man of the match as Northampton beat Exeter to win the Gallagher Premiership title.
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Penaud returns to France squad for southern hemisphere tour as Bielle-Biarrey rested
Fabien Galthié has named a 39-man provisional France squad for a three-Test tour against New Zealand, Australia and Japan. Damian Penaud, France's all-time leading try-scorer, is recalled after missing the Six Nations, while Louis Bielle-Biarrey is deliberately rested.
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Erasmus names six uncapped players in 46-man Springboks squad for Nations Championship opener against England
Rassie Erasmus has selected six potential debutants — Paul de Villiers, Riley Norton, Ruben van Heerden, Carlu Sadie, Vusi Moyo and Jaco Williams — in a 46-man Springboks squad for the inaugural Nations Championship, which begins on 4 July against England in Johannesburg.
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Doris and O'Brien ruled out of Ireland's Nations Championship Southern Series tour
Ireland have lost captain Caelan Doris and attacking threat Tommy O'Brien to injury ahead of their Nations Championship Southern Series, with both Leinster players hurt during Friday's URC Grand Final. Dan Sheehan will captain the three-Test tour against Australia, Japan, and New Zealand.
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Munster prop Oli Jager forced to retire at 30 on medical grounds after single Ireland cap
Oli Jager, the Munster and Ireland tighthead prop, has been medically advised to retire from professional rugby at 30. The New Zealand-raised prop joined Munster from the Crusaders in 2023 and earned one Ireland cap during the 2024 Six Nations.
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Freeman signs Northampton extension to snub Toulouse and protect England career
Tommy Freeman will extend his Northampton Saints contract until 2028, rejecting a lucrative offer from Toulouse that would have cost him his England international career. The winger-centre has scored 22 tries in 25 appearances for club and country this season.
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Wales hand 66-cap prop Paul James full-time scrum coach role after Six Nations audition
Paul James has been confirmed as Wales men's full-time scrum coach after impressing in an interim capacity during the 2026 Six Nations. The former Ospreys prop, capped 66 times for Wales, will join Steve Tandy's setup ahead of the inaugural Nations Championship in July.
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George North delays retirement to face Wales for Barbarians at Twickenham
George North, who announced his retirement in April after 121 caps and 47 tries for Wales, will play one final game for the Barbarians against his home nation at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on 27 June.
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Ford backs England's leadership depth to cover Itoje absence on summer tour
George Ford says England's leadership is a collective effort and will not collapse without Maro Itoje, who could be rested until next season after a gruelling year with the British and Irish Lions. Ford also praised debutant Benhard Janse van Rensburg ahead of Friday's non-cap match against France XV.
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Genge backs Heyes to prove he is world's best tighthead against South Africa
Ellis Genge has declared Leicester Tigers prop Joe Heyes the best tighthead in the world and believes a Nations Championship Test against South Africa in Johannesburg on July 4 is the perfect stage for him to prove it.
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