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.
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.
England will face Wales, Tonga and Zimbabwe in the pool stages of the Rugby World Cup in 2027.
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.
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…
Full schedule for the 2025 Autumn Nations Series, as England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and France welcome New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and Argentina.
Eight of rugby's leading unions have released a shared statement in which they state any player who joins R360 will be banned from playing for their country.
New Zealand won the Bronze Final at the Women's Rugby World Cup on Saturday, surviving a late French surge to triumph 42-26 in front of more than 50,000 fans.
A nervy Red Roses Rugby World Cup semi-final performance eventually saw England kick on to defeat France 35-17 at Ashton Gate and secure their place in a home final.
Red Roses matchwinner Ellie Kildunne has allayed fears she picked up an injury late in England's 35-17 Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final victory over France in Bristol.
Relive England's 35-17 win over France in Bristol as the Red Roses set up a World Cup final against Canada at Twickenham on September 27.
John Mitchell has heralded the return of world-class duo Ellie Kildunne and Hannah Botterman as England's bid to reach a home World Cup final comes down to 'Le Crunch'.
Head coach John Mitchell had made four changes to his Red Roses side to play France in the Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final at Ashton Gate on Saturday.
Axelle Berthoumieu will miss the remainder of France's World Cup campaign despite her 12-match ban for biting Ireland's Aoife Wafer being reduced to nine games.
France could be without Axelle Berthoumieu for their World Cup semi-final against England after she was cited for an alleged bite on Ireland's Aoife Wafer.
Wales suffered their 18th successive international defeat after surrendering a half-time lead to lose 24-19 to Japan in Kitakyushu.
Fixtures and results from the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup as hosts England look to win the tournament for a third time and first since 2014.
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso was sent off on his return from injury as England's summer tour preparations were dealt a major blow during a 26-24 warm-up defeat to a France XV.
Steve Borthwick has named 16 uncapped players in a 36-man England training squad to prepare for the upcoming match against France, United States and Argentina.
France's home fixture against Ireland will launch the 2026 Six Nations, with the shortened six-week tournament opening on a Thursday for the first time.
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