Baxter saddened at end of merit-based Prem promotion
Exeter boss Rob Baxter says he is saddened to see the end of merit-based promotion and relegation to and from the Prem.
Exeter boss Rob Baxter says he is saddened to see the end of merit-based promotion and relegation to and from the Prem.
It's a championship that has thrown up all manner of surprises - but Scotland derailing French Grand Slam hopes would top the lot.
Dave Rennie is appointed the new head coach of New Zealand, becoming the first person of Pasifika heritage to lead the side as they target a fourth World Cup triumph.
Nick Timoney is unconcerned whether he starts against Wales on Friday or is used as a replacement, but will be ready whatever his role may be.
Steve Thompson reveals how early-onset dementia is erasing his memories of England's World Cup triumph, in an interview with former teammate Ben Youngs.
Ashy & Chris react to a much-changed England team and chat to Scotland's Gregor Brown.
Ashy & Chris react to a much-changed England team and chat to Scotland's Gregor Brown.
In a new-look team Seb Atkinson and Fin Smith's teenage days in the Worcester academy could be key for England against Italy in Rome.
In a new-look team Seb Atkinson and Fin Smith's teenage days in the Worcester academy could be key for England against Italy in Rome.
Scarlets wing Ellis Mee is in line for a Wales recall in Friday's Six Nations game against Ireland.
Wales and Saracens prop Rhys Carre signs a new contract with the north London club.
Bristol Bears sign number eight Khalik Kareem from Championship side Worcester Warriors for the 2026-27 season.
Bristol Bears sign number eight Khalik Kareem from Championship side Worcester Warriors for the 2026-27 season.
St Helens prop Alex Walmsley is ruled out for six weeks to recover from a foot injury, although he does not need surgery.
Former England and Worcester wing Kat Merchant wants women's rugby to learn lessons from the men's game to improve player safety over head injuries.
Former England and Worcester wing Kat Merchant wants women's rugby to learn lessons from the men's game to improve player safety over head injuries.
Former England and Worcester wing Kat Merchant wants women's rugby to learn lessons from the men's game to improve player safety over head injuries.
England head coach Steve Borthwick makes 12 changes - nine personnel switches and three positional shifts - as he revamps his side to face Italy on Saturday
The RFL grants membership to a new Halifax Panthers club which will take over the former club's participation in the second-tier Championship this season.
England back row Sam Underhill signs a new contract with Bath until 2028.
England back row Sam Underhill signs a new contract with Bath until 2028.
The Welsh Rugby Union is being urged to rethink plans to cut a men's professional side by Welsh government politicians.
The Welsh Rugby Union is being urged to rethink plans to cut a men's professional side by Welsh government politicians.
Wigan Warriors full-back Jai Field faces four to six weeks on the sidelines after being diagnosed with appendicitis.
England's entire backline could change from the game against Ireland for the Six Nations match in Italy on Saturday.
Scotland face unbeaten France in the Six Nations on Saturday looking to keep their title hopes alive. Here are the areas they must get right.
Scotland face unbeaten France in the Six Nations on Saturday looking to keep their title hopes alive. Here are the areas they must get right.
Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell insists we "don't expose ourselves" to the narrative that Wales are rank outsiders when the sides meet on Friday.
Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell insists we "don't expose ourselves" to the narrative that Wales are rank outsiders when the sides meet on Friday.
Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell insists we "don't expose ourselves" to the narrative that Wales are rank outsiders when the sides meet on Friday.
Former England player Anthony Watson reveals he cheated a concussion test during the 2017 Lions tour of New Zealand.
Former British and Irish Lions wing Anthony Watson says he memorised answers to circumvent head injury protocol in the 2017 series in New Zealand.
Former British and Irish Lions wing Anthony Watson says he memorised answers to circumvent head injury protocol in the 2017 series in New Zealand.
Former British and Irish Lions wing Anthony Watson says he memorised answers to circumvent head injury protocol in the 2017 series in New Zealand.
England hooker Jamie George says that rugby's relationship with head injuries has changed dramatically during his career.
England hooker Jamie George says that rugby's relationship with head injuries has changed dramatically during his career.
England hooker Jamie George says that rugby's relationship with head injuries has changed dramatically during his career.
Bristol Bears sign back-row forward Ethan Staddon from fellow Prem side Bath for the 2026-27 season.
Bristol Bears sign back-row forward Ethan Staddon from fellow Prem side Bath for the 2026-27 season.
England and Saracen's Jamie George say's he feels 'very safe' in rugby right now
Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell says it is pleasing to see pre-match plans come to fruition as Ireland aim to build on their Six Nations win over England when they play Wales on Friday.
Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell says it is pleasing to see pre-match plans come to fruition as Ireland aim to build on their Six Nations win over England when they play Wales on Friday.
Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell says it is pleasing to see pre-match plans come to fruition as Ireland aim to build on their Six Nations win over England when they play Wales on Friday.
Wales fly-half Sam Costelow is ruled out of the Six Nations trip to face Ireland on Friday night.
Wales fly-half Sam Costelow is ruled out of the Six Nations trip to face Ireland on Friday night.
Wales fly-half Sam Costelow is ruled out of the Six Nations trip to face Ireland on Friday night.
Scotland are boosted by the unexpected return of Jack Dempsey to their squad before Saturday's game with Grand Slam-chasing France.
Scotland are boosted by the unexpected return of Jack Dempsey to their squad before Saturday's game with Grand Slam-chasing France.
Scotland are boosted by the unexpected return of Jack Dempsey to their squad before Saturday's game with Grand Slam-chasing France.
The Six Nations trophy is to be "retired from ceremonial use" and replaced with a new one after being damaged by fire in an accident during transit.