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Scotland Six Nations 2026 squad: New-look front row for France challenge, Jack Dempsey returns

Pierre Schoeman and Gregor Brown are both in the starting line-up for the Scotland Six Nations 2026 squad’s match against France (Ross Parker/SNS Group via Getty Images)Gregor Townsend makes five personnel changes to starting line-up for top-of-the-table clashFind out who Gregor Townsend has selected for Scotland [...]

France Six Nations 2026 squad: Depoortère and Moefana return at centre for Scotland match

Yoram Moefana returns to the France Six Nations 2026 squad’s starting line-up against Scotland (David Rogers/Getty Images)Charles Ollivon and Mickaël Guillard also back in second row as Fabien Galthié makes four changes to starting line-upWho will Fabien Galthié choose for the tournament? Find out here [...]

“One of my own teammates said to me, ‘What are you f**king doing? Why did you say yes?’”: When Italy flanker Mauro Bergamasco played scrum-half against England in the Six Nations to disastrous effect…

When Italy flanker Mauro Bergamasco played scrum-half against England in the Six Nations (Getty Images)Long before the likes of Ben Earl and Andre Esterhuizen, Italy flanker Mauro Bergmasco was forced to moonlight at scrum-half against England in the Six Nations... Long before the likes of Ben Earl and Andre Esterhuizen, Italy flanker Mauro Bergmasco was forced to moonlight at scrum-half against England in the Six Nations [...]

Here is how to watch England v Fiji in style at the brand-new Hill Dickinson Stadium

Fiji host England at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool during this year's Nations Championship. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)Steve Borthwick's team will play a rare Test outside of Twickenham as Fiji host England at the swanky football stadium in LiverpoolSteve Borthwick's team will play a rare Test outside of Twickenham as Fiji host England at the swanky football stadium in Liverpool [...]

Ireland Six Nations 2026 squad: Farrell makes four changes for starting line-up to face Wales

Jack Conan and James Ryan are both in the Ireland Six Nations 2026 squad’s starting line-up to face Wales (Seb Daly/Sportsfile via Getty Images)Jacob Stockdale, Tom O’Toole, Jack Conan and Nick Timoney all come into XV for Friday night match in Dublin.Andy Farrell's squad are without Johnny Sexton after his retirement [...]

Wales Six Nations 2026 squad: Steve Tandy makes three changes to XV for trip to Ireland

Dan Edwards returns to the Wales Six Nations 2026 squad’s starting line-up to face Ireland (Michael Steele/Getty Images)Ellis Mee, Dan Edwards and James Botham all come into starting line-up in Dublin.Who has made Warren Gatland's Wales squad for the Six Nations in 2025? [...]

Who is Dave Rennie? 10 things you need to know about the new All Blacks head coach

New New Zealand All Blacks Head Coach Dave Rennie. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)Former Chiefs, Glasgow Warriors and Australia head coach Dave Rennie will lead New Zealand into the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Here's what you need to know about him... Former Chiefs, Glasgow Warriors and Australia head coach Dave Rennie will lead New Zealand into the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Here's what you need to know about him [...]

“It was absolute chaos”: Lawrence Dallaglio, Sergio Parisse and more recall the wild early days of Italy in the Six Nations

Italy flanker Mauro Bergamasco had a torrid afternoon at scrum-half against England in 2009 (ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)Before this heavyweight side, Italy spent many years struggling at the bottom of the Six Nations with more than one chaotic moment.Before this heavyweight side, Italy spent many years struggling at the bottom of the Six Nations with more than one chaotic moment. [...]

England Six Nations 2026 squad: Borthwick unleashes new-look back line for Italy match

Fin Smith returns to the England Six Nations squad’s starting XV to face Italy in Rome (Dan Mullan - RFU/The RFU Collection via Getty Images)Fin Smith, Cadan Murley, Seb Atkinson, Ben Spencer and Elliot Daly make first starts in this year’s championship.Steve Borthwick has picked his England squad for the 2025 Six Nations championship with a change of captain [...]

Who are the top 10 most capped men’s rugby players of all-time?

Wales and British & Irish Lions legend Alun Wyn Jones is the most capped men’s rugby player of all time (David Ramos - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)An elite group of centurions whose legendary status is assured, here are the top 10 most capped men's rugby players of all-timeWho are the top 10 most capped men's rugby players of all-time? [...]

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Scotland are only interested in keeping their Six Nations hopes alive, with head coach Gregor Townsend insisting he has given little consideration to the prospect of France securing the title at Murrayfield on Saturday. [...]

He was given the honour in 2024 before he admitted a charge of domestic abuse against his now estranged wife. [...]

England Under-20 star Lucas Friday on his anterior cruciate ligament recovery and learning off Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care. [...]

Ireland captain Caelan Doris says his side are "nowhere near" reaching their full potential as they prepare to face Wales following a record away victory over England. [...]

Wales captain Dewi Lake says his side believe they can defy the odds and beat Ireland on Friday night in Dublin. [...]

Full-back Elliot Daly believes England are not far from rediscovering the form they showed on a year-long 12-match winning streak. [...]

Tom Dunn agrees a two-year contract extension with Prem champions Bath to keep him at the club until 2028. [...]

Steve Thompson speaks to former England team-mate Ben Youngs about his early onset dementia. [...]

Former England player Anthony Watson reveals he cheated a concussion test during the 2017 Lions tour of New Zealand. [...]

Former England captain Lewis Moody discusses his motor neurone disease diagnosis with former team-mate Ben Youngs. [...]

Watch the trailer for new BBC documentary Ben Youngs Investigates: How Safe Is Rugby? [...]

England and Saracen's Jamie George say's he feels 'very safe' in rugby right now [...]

Exeter lock Lewis Pearson has the potential to become one of the side's frontline players according to boss Rob Baxter. [...]

Leicester Tigers head coach Geoff Parling says being two wins away from claiming the first piece of silverware this season is all the motivation his players need for their Prem Cup semi-final. [...]

Scarlets wing Ellis Mee is given a Wales recall in Friday's Six Nations game against Ireland, while there could be a new cap off the bench. [...]