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Faletau returns but Cardiff thrashed at Bulls
Cardiff suffer heavy 40-7 loss to their United Rugby Championship play-off rivals in Pretoria despite Taulupe Faletau's injury return.
Free-to-Play Gaming Platforms Growing Among Rugby Fans – Here’s Why
Rugby has been a game about giving it your all: eighty minutes of relentless physical action with no stoppage time-outs, and no protection (no pads) and that same commitment to being tough is reflected in its fans. The fans of rugby are known for their loyalty, their widespread distribution across the globe, and their level […] The post Free-to-Play Gaming Platforms Growing Among Rugby Fans – Here’s Why appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
How to watch Bath Rugby v Saracens live streams: Live streams for Friday night PREM Rugby clash
Watch Bath Rugby v Saracens as the Gallagher PREM resumes after its Six Nations break (David Rogers/Getty Images) Two giants of the English game restart the Gallagher PREM after its Six Nations break Watch Bath Rugby v Saracens as the Gallagher PREM 2025-26 resumes after making way for the Six Nations. – Date: …Continue reading »
McCloskey and Steyn up for Player of Six Nations award
Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey and Scotland winger Kyle Steyn are shortlisted for the 2026 Six Nations Player of the championship award.
‘They call me Grandpa Joe’: coach Schmidt in a hurry as clock ticks down on Wallabies reign
Australia rugby’s outgoing boss celebrates the high points, ‘not end points’, as he prepares to guide the side in three Tests before handing over the keys Joe Schmidt was in Melbourne’s west coaching Footscray RFC’s under-18s on Monday night, then conducting a 20-minute Q&A that ran to two hours. The next day he called together the Wallabies leaders and challenged them to set the standards at their Super Rugby clubs. By Wednesday he was deep in meetings with Queensland Reds boss Les Kiss, the co
Russell and Earl among starters as Prem returns - team news from every game
Scotland's Finn Russell, England internationals Ben Spencer, Ben Earl, Marcus Smith and Wales' Tomos Williams all start for their Prem clubs.
‘It’s not about punishing’: Five key issues for English rugby to resolve after the Six Nations
Steve Borthwick will be reprieved by the RFU’s review but there are other factors at play from the makeup of his backroom team to the conveyor belt of talent The Rugby Football Union’s review into England’s least successful championship for 50 years is already up and running with an alacrity that would impress Louis Bielle-Biarrey. And one detail seems clear: barring something spectacular, Steve Borthwick will still be coaching the team this summer. As one well-placed insider put it: “This revie
Exeter's England forward Roots out for six weeks
Exeter's England forward Ethan Roots will be out for up to six weeks after suffering a calf injury.
Meg Jones to captain England at Women’s Six Nations with Zoe Stratford pregnant
Centre to lead team in Six Nations opener against Ireland Seven uncapped players named in Six Nations squad Meg Jones has been chosen to lead England’s world champions in 2026 after the regular Red Roses captain, Zoe Stratford, announced her pregnancy on Wednesday. Jones, who was vice-captain when England beat Canada to lift the World Cup last September, will take over from Stratford for the upcoming Women’s Six Nations. England kick off their campaign against Ireland on 11 April at Twickenham
Sports quiz of the week: youngsters, old timers, records, protests and posh grub
Have you followed the big stories in football, rugby, golf, baseball, horse racing, winter sports, F1, snooker and more? Continue reading...
Women's 6N: England name seven uncapped players
England have named seven uncapped players in a 38-strong squad for the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations.
England Women’s Six Nations 2026 squad: Meg Jones named captain as seven uncapped players make squad
The England team in a huddle before the Ireland V England (Getty Images) England start their Six Nations title defence at the Allianz Stadium against Ireland in front of a record crowd Three players are pregnant and so will not be a part of the squad
Seven uncapped players in new-era Red Roses squad
Head coach John Mitchell includes a clutch of new faces in England's Women's Six Nations squad as he aims to build on September's Rugby World Cup triumph.
How injury crisis made Bristol Bears stronger
Bristol Bears return to the Prem as the in-form team, but against the backdrop of an injury crisis that has pushed them to the limit.
England captain Stratford announces pregnancy
England's World Cup winning captain Zoe Stratford has announced she is pregnant with her first child and will therby miss the upcoming Women's Six Nations.
Italy Six Nations squad 2026: All the line-ups from the 2026 tournament
The Italy Six Nations squad were more competitive than ever in 2026, and even grabbed a first-ever victory over England (Evan Treacy/Getty Images) Every player Gonzalo Quesada picked in the Italy Six Nations squad’s run to fourth place in the 2026 championship Who has been selected for the Azzurri in the 2025 Italy Six Nations squad?
France Six Nations 2026 squad: All the line-ups from the 2026 tournament
Louis Bielle-Biarrey was in electrifying form for the 2026 France Six Nations squad, scoring nine tries to help his side to the title (David Rogers/Getty Images) Every player Fabien Galthié picked in the France Six Nations squad’s run to winning the 2026 championship Who will Fabien Galthié choose for the tournament? Find out here
Scotland Six Nations 2026 squad: All the line-ups from the 2026 tournament
The Scotland Six Nations squad's 50-40 victory over France was one of the matches of the championship (Ross Parker/SNS Group via Getty Images) Every player Gregor Townsend picked in the Scotland Six Nations squad’s run to third place in the 2026 championship Find out who Gregor Townsend has selected for Scotland
Wales Six Nations 2026 squad: All the line-ups from the 2026 tournament
Rhys Carré gave the Wales Six Nations squad one of its most memorable moments in 2026, scoring a wonder try against Ireland (Tim Clayton/Getty Images) Every player Steve Tandy picked in the Wales Six Nations squad’s run to sixth place in the 2026 championship Who has made Warren Gatland's Wales squad for the Six Nations in 2025?
England Six Nations 2026 squad: All the line-ups from the 2026 tournament
The 2026 England Six Nations squad put in a much improved performance in their final match against France (Dan Mullan - RFU/The RFU Collection via Getty Images) Every player Steve Borthwick picked in the England Six Nations squad’s run to fifth place in the 2026 championship Steve Borthwick has picked his England squad for the 2025 Six Nations championship with a change of captain
Jones to captain Red Roses in Stratford absence
Centre Meg Jones will take over the England captaincy after Zoe Stratford announced that she is expecting her first child.
Ireland rugby fixtures: Schedules for the men’s and women’s teams
Jamie Osborne of Ireland celebrates with teammates (Getty Images) A guide to confirmed Irish men and women's fixtures in 2026 A guide to all the Irish men and women's fixtures
Four Irish but no English in Six Nations team of year
Four Ireland players are chosen in the Six Nations Team of the Tournament, which also includes players from France, Italy, Scotland and Wales, but no England players make the XV.
New Zealand rugby fixtures 2026: When the All Blacks and Black Ferns are playing this year
Ruben Love of New Zealand celebrates scoring his team's second try against Wales (Getty Images) Every upcoming All Blacks and Black Ferns fixture in one place Every upcoming All Blacks and Black Ferns fixture in one place
South Africa rugby fixtures: When the Springboks and Springbok Women are in action
Every confirmed Springboks and Springbok Women fixture in 2026 Every upcoming Springboks and Springbok Women fixture in one place
Rugby’s Greatest Rivalries. A Deep Dive into Historic Clashes
Rugby, a sport steeped in tradition and passion, thrives on the intensity of its rivalries. From bone-crunching international showdowns to fiercely contested club derbies, these historic clashes define the game’s spirit. In 2026, as rugby continues to grow globally with new tournaments and fan engagement, the rivalries that have shaped the sport remain as captivating […] The post Rugby’s Greatest Rivalries. A Deep Dive into Historic Clashes appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Prem ‘train’ returns with Saracens looking for instant lift at Bath
After Six Nations, focus is back on clubs with Saracens’ director of rugby saying ‘there’s everything to play for’ Remember the Prem? It’s been in hibernation almost as long as your tortoise. The last sighting of England’s elite men’s domestic league was on 24 January but now, finally, it is re-emerging from the shadows of the Six Nations, starting under the Friday night lights at the Rec where second-placed Bath are hosting sixth-placed Saracens. It has certainly felt like a protracted hiatus,
Scotland Women’s Six Nations squad 2026 – Fukofuka names first team
Rachel Malcolm of Scotland looks on, as she watches the TMO replay during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Quarter Final match (Getty Images) Sione Fukofuka is in charge of his first Six Nations Sione Fukofuka is in charge of his first Six Nations
Ireland Women’s Six Nations squad 2026 – King to captain side
Erin King before the Women's Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and France (Getty Images) Scott Bemand has named his squad for the 2026 tournament Scott Bemand has named his squad, who is included? Find out here
New Rugby Paper Roundup: Best Six Nations ever? How does rugby crack America?
Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by rugby analyst Sam Larner on this week’s Rugby Paper Roundup to reflect on what many are calling the greatest Six Nations ever — and ask the big question: is Test rugby in its strongest place yet? The post New Rugby Paper Roundup: Best Six Nations ever? How does rugby crack America? appeared first on The Rugby Paper.