All the fixtures and schedule for the 2026 Men's Six Nations as France look to defend their title against England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Italy.
England Lionesses and England Red Roses were recognised with awards in the New Year Honours list after securing more major silverware in 2025.
England flanker Tom Curry will not face disciplinary action following his alleged tunnel bust-up with Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi.
At the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the four best sides in the world by a considerable margin - and ranked in the top four as such - were Ireland, South Africa, France and New Zealand. Yet, all four ended up on the same side of the draw and met in the quarter-finals.
Kevin Sinfield has passed his fundraising target of £777,777 with two days remaining of his latest challenge to raise awareness for Motor Neurone Disease.
England captain Maro Itoje and head coach Steve Borthwick have both said their aims are "definitely to win the 2027 Rugby World Cup" in Australia, reacting to Wednesday's pool stage draw.
England will face Wales, Tonga and Zimbabwe in the pool stages of the Rugby World Cup in 2027.
Former England centre Manu Tuilagi has left the door open in terms of potentially switching his international allegiance to Samoa for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
England Red Roses wing and Women's Rugby World Cup winner Abby Dow has announced her retirement from professional rugby at the age of 28.
Rugby's key dates, fixtures and schedule for 2026: England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Red Roses, Six Nations, Nations Championship summer and Autumn Tests, Women's Six Nations.
The Rugby Football Union has no immediate plans to extend Steve Borthwick's contract as head coach beyond the 2027 World Cup despite England's success this year.
Tom Curry has been backed by the RFU after the England international was accused to have "smacked" Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi.
England must provide their version of events surrounding the tunnel confrontation between Tom Curry and Felipe Contepomi before Six Nations can decide whether to launch an investigation.
What a difference a year makes.
Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has labelled England flanker Tom Curry a "bully" and claimed to have been "smacked" by the player in the tunnel following England's 27-23 win on Sunday.
Max Ojomoh starred in his first home start as England just held off an Argentina fightback to clinch an Autumn Nations Series clean sweep via a 27-23 victory.
England's centre Fraser Dingwall has been ruled out of their clash against Argentina at Allianz Stadium on Sunday, with Max Ojomoh replacing him.
Ollie Lawrence, Tom Roebuck and Jamie George have been ruled out but Freddie Steward looks clear to return as England seek an Autumn clean sweep against Argentina.
It's been labelled a "tectonic shift", set to shake up the world of rugby union, but what is the Nations Championship - and how will it revolutionise the game? Here's all you need to know…
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