Rugby Union News

Gallagher Prem shake-up: Promotion and relegation to be scrapped as English rugby's top tier heads for franchise league
Mar 16, 2026

Gallagher Prem shake-up: Promotion and relegation to be scrapped as English rugby's top tier heads for franchise league

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has confirmed a major overhaul of English rugby's top tier that will see the Gallagher Prem expanded but fundamentally...

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Six Nations 2027: Ireland vs England starts men's tournament with England vs Scotland on final weekend
Mar 16, 2026

Six Nations 2027: Ireland vs England starts men's tournament with England vs Scotland on final weekend

The 2027 Men's Six Nations will begin with a clash between Ireland and England in Dublin.That heavyweight contest will take place on Friday February 5...

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Steve Borthwick receives England player backing ahead of RFU review after disappointing Six Nations ends in France defeat
Mar 16, 2026

Steve Borthwick receives England player backing ahead of RFU review after disappointing Six Nations ends in France defeat

England coach Steve Borthwick has received backing from one of his players ahead of a Rugby Football Union review despite his side's worst-ever perfor...

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Ireland Rugby: IRFU investigating 'cowardly' racist abuse directed towards Edwin Edogbo after debut vs Italy
Mar 16, 2026

Ireland Rugby: IRFU investigating 'cowardly' racist abuse directed towards Edwin Edogbo after debut vs Italy

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is investigating racist abuse directed at Edwin Edogbo following his international debut.Munster second row Edog...

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Six Nations trophy damaged by fire in vehicle incident and will be replaced for 2027 edition of tournament
Mar 15, 2026

Six Nations trophy damaged by fire in vehicle incident and will be replaced for 2027 edition of tournament

The Six Nations championship trophy has sustained fire damage and will be replaced for 2027.After the latest round of the tournament, the vehicle tran...

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RFU backs head coach Steve Borthwick despite 'hugely disappointing run'
Mar 15, 2026

RFU backs head coach Steve Borthwick despite 'hugely disappointing run'

England RFU CEO, Bill Sweeney remains confident in Steve Borthwick's side despite suffering a damaging defeat to Italy in Rome.In what had been dubbed...

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Edwin Edogbo: Racist abuse will have marred Ireland debut, says Johnny Sexton
Mar 15, 2026

Edwin Edogbo: Racist abuse will have marred Ireland debut, says Johnny Sexton

Ireland coach Johnny Sexton says online abuse directed at debutant Edwin Edogbo will have marred a special day for him and his family.Munster second r...

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Six Nations: Maro Itoje says England 'are going places' despite record fourth tournament loss but will Steve Borthwick remain in charge?
Mar 15, 2026

Six Nations: Maro Itoje says England 'are going places' despite record fourth tournament loss but will Steve Borthwick remain in charge?

Maro Itoje insists England "are going places" despite enduring their worst Six Nations campaign, while head coach Steve Borthwick remains adamant he i...

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Six Nations 2026 review: France's winning contradictions, England's optimistic loss, Scotland's eternal issue, Wales' relief, and Ireland's slip up
Mar 15, 2026

Six Nations 2026 review: France's winning contradictions, England's optimistic loss, Scotland's eternal issue, Wales' relief, and Ireland's slip up

It is being touted as the most entertaining Six Nations ever, and looking at the pre-tournament script compared to the end credits, you can see just w...

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Stuart Hogg: Former Scotland captain stripped of MBE after pleading guilty to domestic abuse charges
Mar 15, 2026

Stuart Hogg: Former Scotland captain stripped of MBE after pleading guilty to domestic abuse charges

Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg has been stripped of his MBE by King Charles, after pleading guilty to domestic abuse against his then-estra...

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