Andy Farrell has signed a new deal to stay as Ireland head coach until 2031, ruling out a possible move back to England. The extension covers two World Cup cycles and comes after a successful spell in charge.
An RFU council member, Matthew Smith, has been suspended for seven months for making a discriminatory Facebook comment about pundit Maggie Alphonsi. He questioned her knowledge of men's rugby, leading to a ban on his RFU privileges, though he retains voting rights.
The US is reportedly considering deploying nuclear-capable aircraft to more NATO member states in Europe, according to The Financial Times. Nations on NATO's eastern flank have expressed interest in hosting these bases, though an agreement is not imminent.
French rugby teams achieved a clean sweep in European competitions, with Bordeaux Begles winning the Champions Cup and Montpellier claiming the Challenge Cup. France also retained their Six Nations title.
French rugby teams achieved a clean sweep in European competitions, with Bordeaux Begles retaining their Champions Cup title, Montpellier winning the Challenge Cup, and France winning the Six Nations.
Le championnat de rugby féminin Élite 1 fait face aux "doublons", périodes où les internationales sont retenues en sélection. Cette situation, complexe pour les clubs aux effectifs réduits, offre cependant des opportunités de développement aux jeunes joueuses.
England captain Meg Jones and Ireland's Aoife Wafer are among the nominees for the Women's Six Nations Player of the Year award. France's Pauline Bourdon Sansus and Italy's Francesca Sgorbini are also shortlisted. The winner will be decided by an online fan vote.
England's Women's rugby team secured their eighth consecutive Six Nations title, demonstrating squad depth amidst numerous injuries. This victory is seen as a crucial step towards defending their 2029 Rugby World Cup title, with the team aiming for continuous improvement and further development of new talent.
Wales Women's rugby team has suffered another Six Nations clean sweep of defeats, culminating in a loss to Italy and the Wooden Spoon. Despite a quiet optimism entering the tournament, the team's performance has led to questions about coach Ioan Lynn's future.
The weekend's sports action saw Lille qualify for the Champions League, France's women's rugby team lose to England, Jannik Sinner win in Rome before Roland-Garros, Jonas Vingegaard dominate the Giro, and a dramatic MotoGP race with crashes.
England's Red Roses clinched their eighth consecutive Women's Six Nations title and fifth Grand Slam with a 43-28 victory over France. Despite facing early challenges and defensive questions, the team extended their unbeaten streak to 38 Tests, showcasing resilience and emerging talent.
England secured their eighth successive Six Nations crown with a hard-fought 29-21 victory over France, demonstrating resilience and quality despite significant adversity. The win highlighted individual brilliance and team resolve, earning praise for maintaining excellence at the highest level.
L'équipe de France féminine de rugby a de nouveau échoué en finale du Tournoi des Six Nations, s'inclinant 28-43 face à l'Angleterre le 17 mai à Bordeaux. Les Bleues terminent deuxièmes pour la septième fois consécutive.
England secured their eighth consecutive Women's Six Nations title by defeating France in Bordeaux. Despite a French comeback, England's late try sealed the victory, extending their unbeaten streak to 38 Tests.
England's Red Roses secured their eighth consecutive Women's Six Nations title and fifth Grand Slam in a row, defeating France in the final match. Despite facing injuries, the team showcased dominance with standout performances from Ellie Kildunne and Amy Cokayne.
England secured their eighth consecutive Women's Six Nations title by defeating France 29-23 in Bordeaux, despite a late French comeback. The Red Roses extended their winning streak to 38 Tests.
Ireland concluded their Six Nations campaign with a dominant 45-10 victory over Scotland at the Aviva Stadium, setting a new attendance record for a women's rugby match. The team secured their second-highest winning margin against Scotland.
Italy defeated Wales in the Six Nations, extending Wales' winless run to nine Tests. Despite a close first half, Italy's superior performance in the second half secured their victory.
Wales face Italy in their final Six Nations game on Sunday, May 17, with head coach Sean Lynn under pressure to avoid a record losing streak and a third consecutive Wooden Spoon.
France are set to challenge England's dominance in the Women's Six Nations final on Sunday, aiming to break a six-year runner-up streak and end England's 37-game winning run. Despite England's strong record, they face challenges with injuries and retirements, while France boasts strong defensive statistics and an in-form attack.
Lucy Packer, England's introverted scrum-half, is crucial to their Grand Slam hopes against France, balancing rugby with a master's in neuroscience and overcoming pre-match nerves.
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Liz Crake joins England's squad for the Six Nations grand slam decider against France due to Kelsey Clifford's injury, highlighting the team's depth challenges amid injuries and part-time player contributions.
England strengthens pack with return of World Cup winners for Six Nations Grand Slam decider against France in Bordeaux, seeking a record-extending fifth successive clean sweep.
