Northampton Saints or Exeter Chiefs are set to end a six-year long Gallagher PREM record. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) A run of six different winners in six seasons will come to an end at Twickenham on Saturday A run of six different winners in six seasons will come to an end at Twickenham on Saturday

Watch Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs to see which of these West Country rivals can earn a place in the Gallagher PREM final (Bob Bradford - CameraSport via Getty Images) Which of these West Country giants will earn themselves a trip to face Northampton Saints at Twickenham? Watch Bath Rugby v Exeter Chiefs as two of the Gallagher PREM’s best sides battle to prolong their seasons, and …Continue reading »

Can Exeter Chiefs beat reigning champions Bath to make it through to their first Gallagher PREM final since 2021? (Bob Bradford - CameraSport via Getty Images) The reigning champions Bath face a visit from West Country rivals in the second of this weekend’s play-offs. Here is how we see it going... The reigning champions Bath face a visit from West Country rivals in the second of this weekend’s play-offs. Here is how we see it going...

Watch Northampton Saints v Leicester Tigers to see which of these East Midlands giants makes it to Twickenham (David Rogers/Getty Images) A place in the Gallagher PREM final is up for grabs in tonight’s East Midlands derby Watch Northampton Saints v Leicester Tigers as two of the most successful sides in English rugby face off for a …Continue reading »

Northampton Saints take on Leicester Tigers in the first of this weekend’s Gallagher PREM semi-finals (David Rogers/Getty Images) Prem rugby play-offs weekend gets off to a blockbuster start when the table-toppers welcome their East Midlands rivals to Franklin’s Gardens. Prem rugby play-offs weekend gets off to a blockbuster start when the table-toppers welcome their East Midlands rivals to Franklin’s Gardens.

The new viral social media rugby draft game, Invincible XV What is Invincible XV? The draft game that asks you to build the greatest rugby team of all-time and go unbeaten... What is Invincible XV? The draft game that asks you to build the greatest rugby team of all-time and go unbeaten...

'There's a real sense of carrying the baton forward,' says Moody, who was diagnosed with MND last year The late Doddie Weir's wife and son will join former England captain Lewis Moody on his 500-mile charity cycle challenge to raise funds for MND research The former England captain is preparing for a 500-mile charity ride

Italy's number 8 Sergio Parisse leaves the pitch at the end of the Six Nations international rugby union match Italy vs France (Getty Images) The former Italian captain has the most Six Nations appearances of all-time but no title to his name The former Italian captain has the most Six Nations appearances of all-time but no title to his name

Watch Bath Rugby v Leicester Tigers to see which of these giants of the Gallagher PREM can secure a home play-off semi-final (David Rogers/Getty Images) Second place in the Gallagher PREM table is up for grabs at the Rec. Watch Bath Rugby v Leicester Tigers as the Gallagher PREM’s second- and third-placed sides battle for the prize of home …Continue reading »

Watch Exeter Chiefs v Saracens as the sides battle it out for the last place in this year’s Gallagher PREM play-offs (Eddie Keogh/Getty Images) Which one of these fierce rivals will secure a place in the Gallagher PREM play-offs? Watch Exeter Chiefs v Saracens as two sides with a long-standing rivalry face off for the final spot in the …Continue reading »

Leicester's Leon Lloyd and Mark Regan of Leeds tangle during the Zurich Premiership match (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) So many clubs have come and gone in the English top-flight. Here we list who they were, how they did and where they have gone... So many clubs have come and gone in the English top-flight. Here we list who they were, how they did and where they have gone...

A United States fan watches as the team takes on Argentina (Getty Images) As the Men's Football World Cup descends on the USA amid a wave of controversy, we look ahead to rugby's own bid to break America... As the Men's Football World Cup descends on the USA amid a wave of controversy, we look ahead to rugby's own bid to break America...

How France have becomes the masters of professional rugby (Getty Images) Columnist Paul Williams believes that only France have truly mastered the art of professionalism in rugby and others need to follow suit Columnist Paul Williams believes that only France have truly mastered the art of professionalism in rugby and others need to follow suit

Watch Bristol Bears v Bath Rugby as two West Country rivals clash under the Friday night lights (Bob Bradford - CameraSport via Getty Images) Can Bath get a step closer to securing a home play-off semi-final in this West Country derby? Watch Bristol Bears v Bath Rugby as the two fierce West Country rivals meet in the penultimate round of this …Continue reading »

Watch the European Champions Cup final to see if Louis Bielle-Biarrey can add to the Six Nations title he won in March (Lionel Hahn/Getty Images) It’s URC v Top 14 but who will lift European club rugby’s biggest trophy in Bilbao? Watch the European Rugby Champions Cup final for free on ITVX or France TV, as perennial runners-up Leinster meet reigning …Continue reading »

Watch the European Challenge Cup final to see if Montpellier can round off an impressive season against Irish opposition (Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images) An epic weekend of European finals kicks off in Bilbao. Who will lift the Challenge Cup trophy? Watch the European Challenge Cup final for free on ITVX (UK) and France TV (France) as the second-placed side in …Continue reading »

The Top 12 players in European Cup rugby history (Getty Images) Ahead of the Champions Cup final, here are 12 Players and coaches who’ve helped define Europe’s premier club competition since it kicked off in 1995 Players and coaches who’ve helped define Europe’s premier club competition since it kicked off in 1995

The lack of promotion/relegation has removed the hardship of sports fandom in English rugby (Getty Images) Rugby World editor Joe Robinson has been through the emotional wringer with West Ham and believes rugby fans are missing out on the true pain of sports fandom Editor Joe Robinson has been through the emotional wringer with West Ham and believes rugby fans are missing out on the true pain of sports fandom

The Red Roses beat Les Bleues in last year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup. Can they come out on top in Bordeaux? (Dan Mullan/Getty Images) It’s the epic conclusion to the 2026 Women’s Six Nations but who will claim the Grand Slam? Watch France v England as the Red Roses travel to Bordeaux for a Grand Slam decider in the 2026 Women’s …Continue reading »

Watch Leicester Tigers v Northampton Saints as the two sides continue their push for the play-offs (David Rogers/Getty Images) It’s first v third in the East Midlands derby. Watch Leicester Tigers v Northampton Saints as two giants of the East Midlands meet in the biggest Gallagher PREM 2025-26 …Continue reading »

Prem Rugby Away Zone Trial (Alex Duffill) Rugby World’s Josh Graham watches a game from one of the Gallagher PREM’s new 'away zones' – but can they really improve the matchday atmosphere? Rugby World’s Josh Graham watches a game from one of the Gallagher PREM’s new 'away zones' – but can they really improve the matchday atmosphere?

Bath met Wigan in the 1996 Clash of the Codes (Mike Hewitt/Allsport via Getty Images) In May 1996, Bath met Wigan in a two-legged showdown between the reigning champions of rugby’s rival codes. In May 1996, Bath met Wigan in a two-legged showdown between the reigning champions of rugby’s rival codes.

Aged just 22, France’s Louis Bielle-Biarrey is already one of the most exciting rugby talents on the planet (David Rogers/Getty Images) The remarkable rise of the electric France and Bordeaux Bègles winger To say that Louis Bielle-Biarrey exploded onto the scene would be an understatement. Since making his senior debut in January …Continue reading »

George North is a modern great of Welsh rugby (Getty Images) The giant back retires with 121 caps, multiple Six Nations titles and as one of the best to ever play for Wales The giant back retires with 121 caps, multiple Six Nations titles and as one of the best to ever play for Wales

Watch Bordeaux Bègles v Bath as the trophy holders take on the PREM Rugby champions for a place in the Champions Cup final (Dan Mullan/Getty Images) An epic weekend of European rugby ends with a true clash of the titans Watch Bordeaux Bègles v Bath Rugby for free on France TV as two of the best sides in Europe clash …Continue reading »

Bilbao awaits for the winners of this Saturday evening clash in Belfast Watch Ulster v Exeter Chiefs as URC meets Gallagher PREM for a place in the Challenge Cup final in three …Continue reading »

Watch Leinster v Toulon to see if the Irish side can reach their fourth final in five years(Seb Daly/Sportsfile via Getty Images) Can Leinster reach their fourth final in five years? Watch Leinster v Toulon for free on France TV (France) as two sides who’ve won seven European Champions Cups between …Continue reading »

The 12 best fly-halves in world rugby (Getty Images) Their playing styles may vary, but these 12 players are the best men's fly-halves in world rugby right now... Their playing styles may vary, but these 12 players are the best men's fly-halves in world rugby right now

The Red Roses haven't lost an England rugby union fixture since the World Cup final in 2022 (Molly Darlington - RFU/The RFU Collection via Getty Images) Your complete guide to confirmed England rugby union fixtures, including the Nations Championship, WXV and the 2027 Six Nations Your complete guide to confirmed England rugby union fixtures, including the 2026 schedules for the Men’s and Women’s Six Nations.

Watch Scotland v England as the Red Roses aim to extend their epic winning streak at Murrayfield (Paul Harding/Getty Images) Can Scotland slow down the all-conquering Red Roses in front of a record-breaking Murrayfield crowd? Watch Scotland v England as the Red Roses travel to Murrayfield in the second round of the 2026 Women’s Six …Continue reading »

Jonny Wilkinson's performances at the 2003 World Cup ensured his place in England rugby legend (Chris McGrath/Getty Images) Jonny Wilkinson is remembered as one of the greatest fly-halves to have ever played the game. So what was it like competing with him for the England No 10 jersey? Jonny Wilkinson is remembered as one of the greatest fly-halves to have ever played the game. So what was it like competing with him for the England No 10 jersey?

Watch Bordeaux v Toulouse to see which of these French titans makes it through to the Champions Cup semi-finals (ROMAIN PERROCHEAU / AFP via Getty Images) Sunday will be the end of the Champions Cup road for one of the best sides in Europe Watch Bordeaux Bègles v Toulouse free on France TV (France) in a blockbuster Champions Cup encounter that would have made …Continue reading »

CANBERRA - MAY 9: George Gregan of the Brumbies looking dejected after the teams 28-21 loss during the Super 12 match between the ACT Brumbies and the Canterbury Crusaders on May 9, 2003 at Canberra Stadium in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Nick Wilson/Getty Images) As Spanish football celebrates classic kits of the past, we look back on club jerseys that deserve to make a comeback. As Spanish football celebrates classic kits of the past, we look back on club jerseys that deserve to make a comeback.

The winners of Bath Rugby v Northampton Saints may play their Champions Cup semi-final in Milton Keynes (David Rogers/Getty Images) “Home country advantage” could mean a last-four tie at Stadium MK for England's Champions Cup hopefuls “Home country advantage” could mean a last-four tie at Stadium MK for England's Champions Cup hopefuls

Watch Bath v Northampton Saints to see which of the PREM Rugby pace-setters makes it to the Champions Cup semi-finals (David Rogers/Getty Images) The top two sides in the Gallagher PREM meet under the Friday night lights for a place in the Champions Cup semi-finals Watch Bath v Northampton Saints as the two pace-setters in this season’s Gallagher PREM meet for a place in the …Continue reading »

Watch the Women’s Six Nations to see if England can follow up September’s World Cup win with yet another Grand Slam (Bob Bradford - CameraSport via Getty Images) Everything you need to know to tune into every Women's Six Nations game wherever you are in the world Watch the Women’s Six Nations 2026 as Europe’s best sides kick off their campaigns this weekend. England, the world’s number …Continue reading »

Richie Mo'unga returns to the All Blacks (Rugby World) Richie Mo'unga talks exclusively to Rugby World about life in Japan, his return to the All Blacks, the World Cup and his bond with Scott Robertson Richie Mo'unga talks exclusively to Rugby World about life in Japan, his return to the All Blacks, the World Cup and his bond with Scott Robertson

Watch Bordeaux v Leicester Tigers as Geoff Parling’s side travel to the home of the European champions (ROMAIN PERROCHEAU / AFP via Getty Images) Can Leicester hold off one of the most scintillating backlines in European rugby? Watch Bordeaux Bègles v Leicester Tigers free on France TV (France) as the East Midlanders pay a visit to the …Continue reading »

Watch Toulouse v Bristol Bears, as Louis Rees-Zammit and co head to the south of France (Bob Bradford - CameraSport via Getty Images) Pat Lam’s exciting side face a tricky evening at the home of the Top 14 champions. Watch Toulouse v Bristol Bears as two of the most exciting teams in Europe face off for a place in …Continue reading »

Watch Northampton Saints v Castres, as last year’s losing finalists make a bid for the quarter-finals (ROMAIN PERROCHEAU / AFP via Getty Images) The Gallagher PREM leaders welcome Top 14 opposition to Franklin’s Gardens. Watch Northampton Saints v Castres as the Gallagher PREM leaders push for a place in the European Rugby Champions Cup …Continue reading »

Liam Williams scoring a try for Wales against Australia in 2024 (Getty Images) The former Wales full-back has announced his retirement from all rugby after struggling with a knee injury March 2026 saw Liam Williams retire from all rugby at the age of 34, thus ending one of the most …Continue reading »

Watch Saracens v Northampton Saints in this year's Showdown at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (David Rogers/Getty Images) Saracens welcome the Gallagher PREM leaders to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Watch Saracens v Northampton Saints as two of the Gallagher PREM’s most successful sides face off at the Tottenham Hotspur …Continue reading »

Bath celebrate winning the Premiership (Getty Images) Bath Rugby are the reigning champions Bath Rugby are the reigning champions

A look at the different roles played by members of a rugby team and what skills they need A look at the different roles played by members of the team and what skills they need

Ellie Kildunne of England passes the ball (Getty Images) Your complete guide to confirmed England rugby union fixtures, including the 2026 schedules for the Men’s and Women’s Six Nations. Your complete guide to confirmed England rugby union fixtures, including the 2026 schedules for the Men’s and Women’s Six Nations.

Charlie Ewels of Bath wins the lineout ball (Getty Images) Each half is 40 minutes split by half-time Each half is 40 minutes split by half-time

Pau are becoming French rugby's new stars (Alex Duffill) Pau are fast becoming one of the best clubs in France’s Top 14 and have a wicked matchday atmosphere to match… Pau are fast becoming one of the best clubs in France’s Top 14 and have a wicked matchday atmosphere to match…

A general view of the pyrotechnics as the teams run out prior to the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Semi Final match between Bath Rugby and Bristol Bears at The Recreation Ground on June 06, 2025 in Bath, England. (Photo by Patrick Khachfe/Getty Images) A move to bigger football stadium for the PREM play-offs is part of plans to increase the league's Big Game success A move to bigger football stadium for the Prem play-offs is part of plans to increase the league's Big Game success

England's Defence Coach Sarah Hunter during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Final match between Canada and England (Getty Images) Sarah Hunter tops the charts but who else in the list? Sarah Hunter tops the charts but who else in the list?

Frank Sackey packs down for Ghana and (inset) Peter Morris with the ball for Austria International rugby players aren't always global stars – there's plenty of grass-roots players representing their nations International rugby players aren't always global stars – there's plenty of grass-roots players representing their nations