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Cardiff Rugby: United Rugby Championship 2026-27 preview

Can Cardiff Rugby continue their upward trajectory in the 2026-27 season? (Harry Trump/Getty Images)Can the side from the Welsh capital build on last year’s sixth place?Can the side from the Welsh capital build on last year’s sixth place? [...]

Exeter Chiefs: Gallagher PREM 2026-27 season preview

After several disappointing seasons in the PREM, Exeter Chiefs returned to the play-off final last season (David Rogers/Getty Images)After last season’s play-off final defeat, can Rob Baxter’s men go one better this year?After last season’s play-off final defeat, can Rob Baxter’s men go one better this year? [...]

Connacht: United Rugby Championship 2026-27 preview

How will Connacht cope with the extra distraction of European Champions Cup rugby this season? (Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile via Getty Images)Can Stuart Lancaster’s squad balance URC commitments with a return to the Champions Cup?Can Stuart Lancaster’s squad balance URC commitments with a return to the Champions Cup? [...]

Gloucester Rugby: Gallagher PREM 2026-27 season preview

Gloucester will be looking to fly-half Charlie Atkinson to help lift them above last season’s eighth place (David Rogers/Getty Images)Can Welsh stars Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake help bring the good times back to Kingsholm?Can Welsh stars Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake help bring the good times back to Kingsholm? [...]

How to watch WXV Global Series 2026: Official broadcasters, TV & streaming guide

Watch the WXV Global Series as the best sides in the world compete in the revamped tournament (Alex Livesey - RFU/The RFU Collection via Getty Images)Everything you need to know to watch the new-look WXV Global Series online, on TV, and from anywhere.Watch the WXV Global Series as 12 of the best sides on the planet compete in a revamped tournament designed …Continue reading » [...]

Vodacom Bulls: United Rugby Championship 2026-27 preview

After reaching four finals in five years, can the Bulls get their name on the URC trophy at long last? (Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)Can the URC’s perennial nearly men overcome the loss of some big names to claim an elusive URC title?Can the URC’s perennial nearly men overcome the loss of some big names to claim an elusive URC title? [...]

Bristol Bears: Gallagher PREM 2026-27 season preview

Few teams in the PREM are as unpredictable as Bristol Bears (Alex Davidson/Getty Images)Will Pat Lam’s men blow hot, cold or both when the new season gets underway?Will Pat Lam’s men blow hot, cold or both when the new season gets underway? [...]

When does the Gallagher Prem start?

Harlequins' Stu Townsend in action during the PREM Rugby Cup match between Harlequins and Northampton Saints at Twickenham Stoop on September 12, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Bob Bradford - CameraSport via Getty Images)The English top-flight will return in SeptemberThe English rugby top-flight will return in September and here is all the details [...]

Meet Blackheath Rugby FC: The world’s oldest open rugby club that earned a surprise promotion back to professional rugby

Blackheath's Noah Sloot enjoying a win last season (Blackheath FC)Blackheath FC have made it into the Championship but is there more success to come?Blackheath FC have made it into the Championship but is there more success to come? [...]

Benetton: United Rugby Championship 2026-27 preview

Benetton, now coached by former Welsh boss Wayne Pivac, will be aiming to push for place in the URC play-offs (Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)How will the Italian side fare under Wayne Pivac’s management in the upcoming URC season?How will the Italian side fare under Wayne Pivac’s management in the upcoming URC season? [...]

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Wales return to winning ways in emphatic fashion with an eight-try victory over South Africa at Cardiff Arms Park. [...]

England fly-half Fin Smith says an under-par autumn would trigger fundamental questions about the team's direction. [...]

Former Scotland scrum-half Mike Blair reveals his excitement after teaming up with Dave Rennie as New Zealand attack coach and the prospect of facing up against his home country. [...]

Canada captain Sophie de Goede says she still loses sleep over their World Cup final loss to England last year. [...]

Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson tells the BBC's Saints Show that the club has better chance of defending their title. [...]

History favours Wales, but a slump in form leaves their WXV opener against South Africa finely poised. [...]

The club says there has not been enough demand for the project. [...]

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says the Prem club has been sharing knowledge with Premier League side AFC Bournemouth. [...]

Wales and Bristol back Louis Rees-Zammit says he will be a winger who can play full-back this season for club and country. [...]

Hooker Bryony Field will make her first start for England as the Red Roses take on Canada, who they beat in last year's World Cup final, in the WXV Global Series [...]

Connacht back row Jemima Adams Verling is handed her senior Ireland debut in Sunday's WXV Global Series opener against the United States in Dublin. [...]

Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe is still hungry for action despite signing up for a supporting role with Scarlets in United Rugby Championship. [...]

Ospreys could field a side that is a third Australian after a summer recruitment drive that brought in four players from the southern hemisphere. [...]

Tom English chats with former Scotland captain turned All Blacks attack coach Mike Blair. [...]

Scrum-half Ceitidh Ainsworth will make her first start for Scotland Women, while lock Sarah Bonar makes the match-day squad for the first time since the 2025 Rugby World Cup, for Saturday's visit by New Zealand. [...]