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Friday, Mar 6

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Title hopes at stake: England braced for French forward assault in Paris

The atmosphere in Saint-Denis is electric as France prepares to host England in a defining moment of this year’s Six Nations.

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Archie McParland embracing bigger Northampton Saints role ahead of Prem Rugby Cup semi-final

Northampton Saints scrum half, Archie McParland, highlights the excitement within the group ahead of this weekend’s Prem Rugby Cup semi-final against Exeter Chiefs.

Thursday, Mar 5

17

Premiership Rugby: Which Clubs Are Building for Long-Term Success?

Rugby Union success requires more than spending power; it demands strategic patience and infrastructure investment. Building a winning squad takes years, not seasons. Much like choosing a trusted platform at Lukki casino, sustained success…

Tuesday, Mar 3

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Six Nations 2026 preview: Ireland meet an improving Wales side in Dublin

Round four of the Men’s Six Nations will take us to the first Friday game of this tournament.

2026 Super Rugby Americas – Round Two summary: Tarucas stun the defending champions

Round Two kicked off in Montevideo as Peñarol fell to a second defeat in as many games, with Tarucas claiming a deserved 28-18 victory over the defending champions.

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Why You Should Support Your Local Rugby Team

In today’s fast-paced world, finding meaningful connections can often feel challenging. For many, the struggle with issues like alcohol withdrawal, mental health or drug abuse highlights the need for community support and engagement. One…

Six Nations 2026 news: England make nine changes to team for clash against Italy in Rome

Steve Borthwick has reacted to England’s Six Nations slump by completing a radical overhaul of his team to face Italy, including the return of Fin Smith at fly-half as part of a whole new back line.

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Best Payment Methods to Use at Rugby Betting Sites

When you’re backing your favourite rugby teams, whether it’s Six Nations drama, Premiership clashes, Super Rugby intensity, or international Test action, having flexible and secure payment options at your disposal is just as important as…

Monday, Mar 2

21

Six Nations 2026 preview: Italy know they can make history against England

Both England and Italy find themselves in the bottom half of the table, though the mood in each camp is very different.

Sunday, Mar 1

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Ollie Chessum backs England to revive Six Nations campaign

Defiant Ollie Chessum has told England fans to stick with the team and watch them rescue some respect from the wreckage of their Six Nations campaign.

Lawrence Dallaglio: Time for England to go back to the basics after Six Nations defeats

Lawrence Dallaglio admits it is “tough” being an England fan right now, but he has urged disgruntled followers to keep the faith ahead of the trip to Rome.

England’s George Ford will ignore outside noise, says brother & Sale Sharks coach Joe

Joe Ford says the noise over whether his brother George should keep his place in the England side after the defeats to Scotland and Ireland will not get to the Sale Sharks outside-half.

Tom West: I want to win silverware with Northampton Saints

Tom West is relishing the final months of the season with Northampton Saints after nine months of injury misery.

Mike Brown says England are now ‘desperate’ for a win to avoid a Six Nations ‘diaster’

England are a “desperate” side badly needing to rule in Rome to avoid a Six Nations “disaster”, according to former Test fullback Mike Brown.

Bristol Bears 36-41 Sale Sharks: Sam Bedlow times it right to get Sale in winning mood

A last-minute try from Sam Bedlow eased Sale Sharks’ woes as they won an action-packed game against Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate.

Campbell Ridl quick to make a name for himself at Exeter Chiefs

Last season it was Paul Brown-Bampoe, now it is Campbell Ridl who has very quickly made his name at Exeter Chiefs.

Brendan Gallagher: My Six Nations Top 20 – The good, the bad and the rugby

And breathe! In the blink of an eye, we are 60 per cent through the 2026 Six Nations, and we are coming to the end almost before we have really started.

Wales’ Joe Hawkins admits that any head contact in rugby leaves you ‘in bother’

Joe Hawkins has admitted it was “squeaky bum time” following his sin-binning in last weekend’s Six Nations clash with Scotland.

Northampton Saints 35-33 Saracens: George Furbank gets into gear for England call

George Furbank is ready to help England try and get their stuttering Six Nations campaign back on a winning track in Rome if required.

Harlequins 35-14 Newcastle Red Bulls: Cadan Murley and Chandler Cunningham-South fire up Quins

England internationals Cadan Murley and Chandler Cunningham-South were among the scorers as Harlequins comfortably saw off Newcastle Red Bulls to provide some much-needed positivity for their supporters.

Dragons 15-15 Benetton: The Welsh side go close to making it five in a row

There was late drama at Rodney Parade as the Dragons narrowly missed out on a fifth successive home win after drawing with Benetton, Angus O’Brien’s last-minute touchline conversion just drifting wide.

London Scottish 24-21 Chinnor: Quick-fire Scots hold on to deny the Villagers

London Scottish, putting on one of their best displays of the season, held on at the death to secure five points at home, in a physical, fiery, and often frantic encounter against Chinnor.

Plymouth Albion 26-34 Blackheath: The Club rings proudly to prove three is a crowd

Blackheath kept up the pace in the promotion race, with a thoroughly deserved victory over nearest rivals Plymouth Albion.

Peter Jackson: Mike Gibson remembers the Welsh lions of ’76

When he sits at home in Belfast next Friday night to watch Ireland-Wales, Mike Gibson could be forgiven for recalling a day he would rather forget. The day the visitors painted the purple patch to end all purple patches.

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RFU defends move to franchise model at the top of English club rugby

Promotion and relegation is set to be scrapped in a major restructure at the top of English club rugby.

Italy wing Paolo Odogwu out to add to England’s despair in Six Nations clash

Paolo Odogwu aims to help Italy heap more Six Nations misery and despair on Henry Pollock and England when they visit Rome next weekend.

Nottingham chief Alistair Bow concerned by RFU’s franchise plans

Nottingham chairman Alistair Bow aired his concerns over the proposed franchise structure of the Prem in the match programme ahead of Friday’s clash with Worcester.

Hamstring injury rules Mitchell out of Six Nations

ENGLAND’S first-choice scrum-half Alex Mitchell, right, has been ruled out of the remainder of their Six Nations campaign with a hamstring injury suffered in last Saturday’s 42-21 defeat by Ireland. Mitchell has started England’s last 10…

Ireland lose Lowe

WING James Lowe has been ruled out of Ireland’s two remaining Six Nations matches with a groin injury. Lowe was replaced by Tommy O’Brien just 20 minutes into Ireland’s 42-21 victory at Twickenham. Ireland, who sit third in the table, face…

Kyran Bracken: Steve Borthwick has work to do but calls for him to lose his job are over the top

I’ll be honest, I’m as surprised as anyone by what we’ve seen from England over the last two weeks.