Gerry Thornley: What autumn internationals tell us about each contender ahead of World Cup draw
Chasing pack will be hoping reigning champions peaked too early
England Rugby
Tadhg Beirne named in World Rugby team of the year
South Africa dominate team with Beirne being Ireland’s only representative
Ireland’s 50% win rate in Autumn Nations Series is not where Andy Farrell wants or needs to be
There were positives, but head coach only has a little over two months until Six Nations starts
England asked for CCTV footage of Tom Curry’s alleged tunnel scuffle with Felipe Contepomi
Post-match incident follows anger over Curry’s tackle that left fullback Juan Cruz Mallía with a torn ACL
Ireland’s fixtures unveiled as Nations Championship details announced for 2026
New 12-team competition to be played every two years and replaces tradition summer and November tours
George Ford leads England to first home win over New Zealand since 2012
England scored 25 unanswered points after going 12-0 early on at Twickenham
Ireland are receiving more cards than before – is it a problem and why is it happening?
Some may blame coaching or rule changes, but evidence suggests team behaviour is a factor, too
England recall Ford and Steward but drop Genge to bench for New Zealand clash
Injured pair Ollie Chessum and Tommy Freeman ruled out of Twickenham encounter
Rassie Erasmus’s coaching takes South Africa to a higher level
Victory in Paris with 14 men warns us what the world champions are capable of
Rugby wrap: Italy stun Wallabies with Australian influence to the fore
All Blacks beat Scotland in Murrayfield at the death; England too strong for Fiji
Joe Marler: From hair-raising rugby antics to breakout star of Celebrity Traitors
BBC viewers have been won over by the quick-witted and quirky former England international
Henry Pollock proves the key before England cavalry seal victory over Australia
Steve Borthwick’s team secure an eighth successive Test victory against an understrength Wallabies side
Australia’s Harry Wilson rejects claims Wallabies use illegal breakdown tactics
Borthwick has highlighted entering rucks from the side
Henry Pollock could line up on the wing for England as Steve Borthwick plans to experiment
Head coach may also consider playing Ben Earl at centre as he prepares side for November internationals
The Only Way I Know by Andy Farrell: An absorbing insight into the mind of a leader
Fascinating on family and drive, not so forthcoming about Ireland’s recent successes and failures
Owen Farrell to miss out on England recall for autumn internationals
Steve Borthwick expected to omit former captain despite injury concerns in midfield
Luther Burrell claims speaking out about racist abuse ended his rugby career
Former England centre made allegations in 2022 and said he had to retire
Owen Doyle: Modern lineouts are a nonsense – here’s why they need to change
England’s skill in 2003 Rugby World Cup-winning manoeuvre a far cry from what we see today
Connacht squad boost gives Stuart Lancaster cause for optimism ahead of Cardiff clash
Bundee Aki, Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen available for URC game against ‘tricky’ opponents
Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody reveals motor neuron disease diagnosis
Geordan Murphy starts up GoFundMe page for his ‘fearless’ former Leicester team-mate
The All Blacks have become patchy while France and Ireland build
Several players have made strong cases for starting berths for the British and Irish Lions, while France impressed in New Zealand
Owen Doyle: Let’s hope the Lions’ penalty try is a sign of things to come
And let’s hope recent changes don’t mean something horrific will have to happen before a referee shows a red card
Tom Curry says Lions need to be more clinical with ball in Australia
English flanker says team cannot take defeat to Argentina too personally
Are Ireland fans getting a raw deal when it comes to Six Nations fixtures?
Schedule for next year’s championship shows little regard for match-going supporters
Ireland to open 2026 Six Nations campaign against France on a Thursday night
Decision taken to avoid clashing with Winter Olympics opening ceremony
Tommy Freeman overcomes adversity to become a standout Northampton Saints player
Freeman can trouble Leinster in their Champions Cup clash, having blossomed into a player of Test-match stature
Fin Smith meets Sam Prendergast in latest test of young outhalves under constant scrutiny
Both players will have big says in the outcome of the Champions Cup semi-final between Leinster and Northampton
Ireland’s women to get true test of their progress against England
England, chasing a 32nd successive Six Nations win, remain the benchmark
Women’s Six Nations: Team by team guide, fixtures and predictions
Ireland begin their Six Nations campaign against France in Belfast on Saturday
Gerry Thornley: It’s staring us in the face, this Ireland team is simply not what it was
Perhaps Ireland’s third place feels more anti-climactic because they also finished behind England
Gerry Thornley’s Six Nations Team of the Tournament: Three Irish players make the cut
Ireland backs conspicuous by their absence
Ireland’s number 10 debate isn’t over, refereeing is in question and what else we learned from Six Nations
Ireland probably underachieved this year amid patchy campaign
England end Ireland’s Six Nations title hopes after 10-try mauling of Wales
Wales condemned to a second successive wooden spoon and 17th Test defeat on the bounce
England boss Steve Borthwick rolls the dice by recalling Marcus Smith for Wales match
Tommy Freeman picked at outside centre while Tom Roebuck earns debut on the right wing
Seven-try England maintain Six Nations title hopes with emphatic win over Italy
Ollie Sleightholme scores two tries while Marcus Smith also impresses in bonus-point win
Maro Itoje urges England to prioritise victory over big points haul against Italy
England’s slim hope of winning Six Nations depend on Ireland losing to France
Marcus Smith faces uphill battle to regain England place after Italy axe
Eliot Daly named at fullback while Fraser Dingwall replaces Henry Slade at centre
Felix Jones will return to coaching role with South Africa
Former Ireland international had previously helped Sprinboks win two World Cups before joining England’s backroom team
Inaccurate Ireland A well beaten by England A
Hugh Gavin one of the few to stand out in disappointing display from the junior ranks
Finn Russell misses last-gasp conversion as England hold on to end Scotland run
England claimed a 16-15 win to regain Calcutta Cup and keep Six Nations hopes alive
Ciarán Frawley and Nathan Doak join forces at halfback for Ireland A clash against England
Leinster’s Max Deegan to captain Mike Prendergast’s side in Ashton Gate
Finn Russell fit for Scotland but Darcy Graham misses England clash
The two backs collided during the first half of the defeat to Ireland at Murrayfield
England make one change from win over France for Scotland’s trip to Twickenham
Ollie Chessum to start ahead of George Martin in the secondrow
Six Nations half-term report: Ireland can improve but may still regret late lapses against England
A lack of humility cost France in Twickenham but they won’t be complacent when they visit Dublin
How Ireland’s new attacking plan has fuelled their perfect Six Nations start
Subtle tweaks appear to be working for Simon Easterby's side
Gerry Thornley: There is a theory France losing to England is good for Ireland, but is it?
England’s bonus point win makes them real contenders again while Ireland will host a hugely motivated France in round four
England end losing run with dramatic Six Nations win over France
Late converted try gives Steve Borthwick’s side one-point win at Twickenham
England may struggle with France’s physical threat through the middle and pace on the wings
France will have Antoine Dupont fire cross-kicks off both feet to get the ball to width very fast
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