Rugby Union News

Ireland hand contract extensions to Bundee Aki, Dan Sheehan, Jamison Gibson-Park and Josh van der Flier with World Cup 2027 in mind
Jun 08, 2026

Ireland hand contract extensions to Bundee Aki, Dan Sheehan, Jamison Gibson-Park and Josh van der Flier with World Cup 2027 in mind

The Irish Rugby Football Union has announced contract extensions for Bundee Aki, Dan Sheehan, Jamison Gibson-Park and Josh van der Flier as they look...

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Six Nations: Will Greenwood expects RFU to stick with Steve Borthwick and lead England into 2027 World Cup
Jun 08, 2026

Six Nations: Will Greenwood expects RFU to stick with Steve Borthwick and lead England into 2027 World Cup

Former World Cup winner Will Greenwood says he expects England to stick with head coach Steve Borthwick despite a shocking Six Nations campaign.After...

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England Red Roses announce squad for Women's Six Nations as Megan Jones captains side
Jun 08, 2026

England Red Roses announce squad for Women's Six Nations as Megan Jones captains side

England Red Roses head coach John Mitchell has named seven uncapped players in his 38-player squad ahead of the Women's Six Nations. Megan Jones takes...

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Champions Cup: Bordeaux thrash Leicester Tigers and Leinster edge Edinburgh in thriller to complete quarter-finals
Jun 08, 2026

Champions Cup: Bordeaux thrash Leicester Tigers and Leinster edge Edinburgh in thriller to complete quarter-finals

Salesi Rayasi scored a hat-trick as Bordeaux ran in nine tries and thumped Leicester 64-14 in the Investec Champions Cup at Stade Chaban Delmas.The ro...

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Wales great George North to retire from rugby at end of season, 16 years after making international debut
Jun 08, 2026

Wales great George North to retire from rugby at end of season, 16 years after making international debut

Wales great George North has announced he will retire from rugby at the end of the season.The 34-year-old made his Wales debut as a teenager in 2010 a...

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Women's Six Nations: England's Red Roses change seven for Wales as wing Millie David given debut
Jun 08, 2026

Women's Six Nations: England's Red Roses change seven for Wales as wing Millie David given debut

England's Red Roses have made seven changes to their side ahead of facing Wales in Saturday's Women's Six Nations round three clash, with wing Millie...

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Motor neurone disease explained: What is it? How does it affect people? What links are there to sport and why is there hope?
Jun 08, 2026

Motor neurone disease explained: What is it? How does it affect people? What links are there to sport and why is there hope?

Motor neurone disease (MND) is a rare condition, but it can affect any adult of any age, although typically it's likely to affect people over 50. Up t...

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Women's Six Nations 2026: England vs Wales updates, scores, commentary from Ashton Gate
Jun 08, 2026

Women's Six Nations 2026: England vs Wales updates, scores, commentary from Ashton Gate

Mourinho set for Real Madrid return after Perez re-electedJose Mourinhos return to Real Madrid is set to be confirmed after Florentino Perez was re-el...

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RFU seek to host more concerts at Allianz Stadium and expand number of non-sport events from three to 15 per year
Jun 08, 2026

RFU seek to host more concerts at Allianz Stadium and expand number of non-sport events from three to 15 per year

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has set out plans to increase the number of non-sport events at the Allianz Stadium from three to 15 per year.The RFU w...

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Will British & Irish Lions tour France after 2029? Maro Itoje says 'it's about exploring new opportunities'
Jun 08, 2026

Will British & Irish Lions tour France after 2029? Maro Itoje says 'it's about exploring new opportunities'

Will the British & Irish Lions tour France after 2029? Maro Itoje admits there is "scope" to play games against Les Bleus in the future.The Britis...

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