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๐ŸŒESPN Rugby

Wales great Halfpenny announces retirement

Wales great Leigh Halfpenny will retire at the end of the season to bring down the curtain on a professional career spanning almost two decades.

about 1 month ago
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Super Rugby R13: Reds boosted; Alaalatoa returns

With just four rounds left, the battle for the top six is heating up. Check out all the Round 13 team news here!

about 1 month ago
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RFU backs England head coach Steve Borthwick

The RFU has backed England men's head coach Steve Borthwick after undertaking a "detailed and robust review" of their dismal Six Nations campaign.

about 1 month ago
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Wales rugby great North to retire end of season

Wales great George North has announced he will retire from rugby at the end of the season.

about 1 month ago
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Super Rugby R12: Converts Suaalii, Lomax set for battle

Super Round was definitely super, but now we turn towards the run to the final. Check out all the Round 12 team news here!

about 1 month ago
๐ŸŒESPN Rugby

England score 10-try win in Women's Six Nations

Meg Jones and Marlie Packer both scored twice as world champions England ran in 10 tries in a 62-24 Women's Six Nations demolition of Wales.

about 1 month ago
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England 'learn new roles' in Women's Six Nations

England won again in the Women's Six Nations and are admirably coping with a lengthy list of absent players.

about 1 month ago
๐ŸŒRugby World

How to watch Northampton Saints v Bath Rugby: Live streams for PREM Rugby top-of-the-table clash

Watch Northampton Saints v Bath Rugby to see which of the Gallagher PREM pace-setters comes out on top (Bob Bradford - CameraSport via Getty Images) The top two sides in the Gallagher PREM meet at Franklinโ€™s Gardens. Watch Northampton Saints v Bath Rugby as the two best sides in the Gallagher PREM 2025-26 meet in a top-of-the-table โ€ฆContinue reading ยป

about 1 month ago
๐ŸŒESPN Rugby

Moloney-MacDonald, Aitchison return for Red Roses

Winger Claudia Moloney-MacDonald and fly-half Holly Aitchison have been named to start for the Red Roses against Wales this week while Millie David will make her debut.

about 1 month ago
๐ŸŒESPN Rugby

Super Rugby R11: Tahs move Jorgo; shock Saders call

. Check out all the Round 11 team news here!

about 1 month ago
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England vs. Wales, Women's Six Nations: How to watch in UK, kick-off time, TV channel, team news

Everything you need to know ahead of England vs. Wales in the Women's Six Nations.

about 2 months ago
๐ŸŒESPN Rugby

84-point England demolish Scotland in Women's 6N

England continued their Women's Six Nations title defence with an 84-7 demolition of Scotland on a landmark day at Murrayfield.

about 2 months ago
๐ŸŒESPN Rugby

Rugby star Russell signs for Hearn's talent agency

Finn Russell has joined England's Henry Pollock as the latest rugby star to join Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Talent Agency.

about 2 months ago
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Botterman and Campbell ruled out of W6N

England's squad depth continues to be tested after front rows Hannah Botterman and May Campbell became the latest players to be ruled out of the Guinness Women's Six Nations.

about 2 months ago
๐ŸŒESPN Rugby

Super Rugby R10: Wright returns; Lomax starts

Tom Wright will play his first game for the season for the Brumbies, while there are All Blacks galore in the crunch Chiefs-Hurricanes clash. Check out all the Round 10 team news here!

about 2 months ago
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England off to W6N flier in front of record crowd

World champions England started the defence of their Women's Six Nations title with a 33-12 bonus-point victory over Ireland in front of a record attendance of 77,120 at Allianz Stadium.

about 2 months ago
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England name experienced XV for W6N opener

England head coach John Mitchell has named an experienced side for their Women's Six Nations opener against Ireland on Saturday.

about 2 months ago
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England vs. Ireland, Women's Six Nations: How to watch, kick-off time, TV channel, team news

England begin their Women's Six Nations title defence on Saturday, hosting Ireland at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. Here's everything you need to know.

about 2 months ago
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Meet Bo Westcombe Evans, the flying winger who loves war films, is named after an ancient tribal queen and is aiming for an England Red Roses starting spotโ€ฆ

Bo Westcombe Evans on pitch foBo Westcombe Evans on pitch for Loughborough Lightning (Dennis Dixon)r Loughborough Lightning (Getty Images) The Loughborough Lightning winger is back from long-term injury and aiming a starting Six Nations spot with England The Loughborough Lightning winger is back from long-term injury and aiming a starting Six Nations spot with England

about 2 months ago
๐ŸŒESPN Rugby

Super Rugby R9: Alaalatoa back; Lomax on bench

Allan Alaalatoa will play his first game of the season as the Brumbies head to Highlanders, while the Crusaders have been hit by the loss of two key All Blacks.. Check out all the Round 9 team news here!

about 2 months ago
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Super Rugby R8: Gordon back, Lomax to debut

Check out all the Round 8 team news here!

2 months ago
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Wallabies add Ireland Test for stacked RWC prep

The Wallabies will return to Canberra for a Test match for the first time in 10 years after Rugby Australia confirmed a final Rugby World Cup warmup match against Ireland next year.

2 months ago
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Hearn signs England star Pollock to talent agency

England and Northampton Saints rugby star Henry Pollock has signed with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Talent Agency.

2 months ago
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Top 14 Rugby - Watch these 10 rugby stars shine in France

France star Antoine Dupont, the highest-profile name in the Top 14 league, is back from a long injury layoff - while Jiuta Wainiqolo has been lighting up screens this season.

2 months ago
๐ŸŒESPN Rugby

Super Rugby R7: Lynagh returns, D-Mac switch

Tom Lynagh will make his playing return off the bench for the Reds, while the Waratahs have opted for a 6-2 bench split for their huge derby clash with the Brumbies. Check out all the Round 7 team news here!

2 months ago
๐ŸŒESPN Rugby

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.

3 months ago
๐ŸŒESPN Rugby

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.

3 months ago
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Super Rugby R6: Slipper to set new caps mark

James Slipper is set to become the most-capped Super Rugby player of all time when he runs out for his 203rd appearance on Friday night. Check out all the Round 6 team news here!

3 months ago
๐ŸŒESPN Rugby

Six Nations 2026 awards: Moment, try and team of the tournament

ESPN's 2026 Six Nations awards including try, moment and tournament team of the year.

3 months ago
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England's worst-ever Six Nations ends with blueprint, but frustration - and a search for answers

After England suffered their worst-ever Six Nation's campaign, ESPN's Tom Hamilton looks at where it all unravelled -- and if there's any hope for the future.

3 months ago
๐ŸŒESPN Rugby

Six Nations grades: Did England fail? Results for every team, from champions France to Wales

ESPN grades each team after the 2026 Six Nations, with France crowned champions once more.

3 months ago
๐ŸŒESPN Rugby

George backs Borthwick despite worst-ever 6N

Jamie George has backed head coach Steve Borthwick and his staff to continue coaching the team into the 2027 Rugby World Cup after England fell to their worst ever return in the Six Nations.

3 months ago
๐ŸŒESPN Rugby

England player ratings after heartbreak in Paris

ESPN's player ratings after England's narrow defeat to France in the Six Nations.

3 months ago
๐ŸŒESPN Rugby

Borthwick: Six Nations pain will help England grow

England head coach Steve Borthwick has said the hurt his team experienced in this Six Nations will make them stronger in the future.

3 months ago
๐ŸŒESPN Rugby

Rare Irish cheers for England in vain but Ireland finish strong in Dublin

Ireland's Six Nations dream fell agonisingly short in the end, but spirits remain high after a promising campaign for Andy Farrell's side which was capped off with a Triple Crown.

3 months ago
๐ŸŒESPN Rugby

Six Nations: France, England end tournament with a bang, but questions remain

ESPN's Tom Hamilton writes from Paris where France clinched the title in one of the most remarkable Six Nations campaigns in history.

3 months ago
๐ŸŒESPN Rugby

Six Nations: France retain title after chaotic tournament

France secured the 2026 Six Nations with a dramatic, chaotic victory over England on Saturday, with Thomas Ramos kicking penalty to win the match with the last kick of the game.

3 months ago
๐ŸŒESPN Rugby

France win 6N after last-gasp penalty vs. England

France won the 2026 Six Nations in dramatic fashion with a last-minute penalty helping them to a 48-46 win over England in Paris on Saturday.

3 months ago
๐ŸŒESPN Rugby

Wales beat Italy, snap 15-match 6N losing run

Wales won their Six Nations game since 2023 on Saturday with a 31-17 victory over Italy in Cardiff.

3 months ago
๐ŸŒESPN Rugby

6N: Ireland see off Scotland, face title wait

Ireland could become Six Nations champions after they saw off Scotland 41-21 at the Aviva Stadium.

3 months ago
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Six Nations finale: Can England upset France?

The Six Nations reaches its thrilling conclusion with the aptly named Super Saturday and all eyes take to Dublin, Cardiff and Paris for the final chapter of a sensational competition.

3 months ago
๐ŸŒESPN Rugby

6N: Itoje insists no rifts in England squad

Maro Itoje insists there is "no crack" in England's leadership group following the on-field disagreement during the defeat to Italy on Saturday.

3 months ago
๐ŸŒESPN Rugby

6N: Lawes takes aim at England's 'sheltered' stars

Former captain Courtney Lawes has called for England's young players to step up against France on Saturday, warning them it's figuratively "kill or be killed."

3 months ago
๐ŸŒESPN Rugby

Change inbound: How Dave Rennie might bring the All Blacks together

Dave Rennie's appointment as All Blacks head coach sent tongues wagging as to how many changes his new regime will bring. Liam Napier dives into how Rennie's All Blacks will operate, and whether we could see a fresh wave of talent brought in.

3 months ago
๐ŸŒESPN Rugby

Super Rugby R5: Tahs rejig backline; Frost back

Waratahs coach Dan McKellar has swung the axe after last week's obliteration by the Hurricanes, while the Brumbies have some fresh legs for their tough trip to Fiji. We have Round 5 covered. here!

3 months ago
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6N: Borthwick insists he can reverse England form

Steve Borthwick has insisted he has the solutions to revive England's fortunes as he prepares to fight for his future after Saturday's Six Nations clash with France in Paris.

3 months ago
๐ŸŒESPN Rugby

6N: England make one change for France clash

England have made one change for the match against France on Saturday with Ollie Chessum starting at blindside as they look to avoid their worst ever Six Nations campaign.

3 months ago
๐ŸŒESPN Rugby

Six Nations permutations: How can France, Scotland, Ireland all win title?

Everything you need to know about the final round of the Six Nations and how France, Scotland and Ireland can all win the title.

3 months ago
๐ŸŒESPN Rugby

England insist game plan works, won't change

England insist their game plan is working and don't plan on making too many changes ahead of their final Six Nations match against France this week.

3 months ago
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England's worst ever Six Nations? What's gone wrong, why, and what's next after Italy defeat

This was meant to be a Six Nations where England headed into this final weekend chasing a Grand Slam. But things have fallen apart. ESPN answers the big questions ahead of the final weekend.

3 months ago
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