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.
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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.
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Scotland were booed off at Murrayfield after botching a 21-0 lead in a remarkable 33-24 defeat at the hands of in-form Argentina.
A Scotland comeback from 17 points behind in search of a historic first victory over New Zealand fell short on Saturday, as the All Blacks broke Scottish hearts to win 25-17 late on.
Duhan van der Merwe, Jamie Ritchie and Zander Fagerson are all notable absentees from Scotland's 23-man squad for Saturday's Murrayfield showdown with New Zealand.
Captain Caelan Doris returns for Ireland as one of eight changes to the side to face Japan in Dublin on Saturday.
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.
England's forwards bulldozed a path into the World Cup semi-finals with a wet-weather masterclass underpinning a 40-8 victory at Ashton Gate.
Live commentary from Bristol where England and Scotland do battle in the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.
John Mitchell England will aim to "hunt weaknesses" that he feels remain in Scotland's "improved" side in Sunday's Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final.
Zoe Aldcroft will return to captain England for their Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Scotland in Bristol on Sunday.
Francesca McGhie stole the show with a brilliant hat-trick as Scotland started their Women's World Cup campaign with a 38-8 bonus-point win over Wales.
Full-back Ellie Kildunne is set to miss England's World Cup quarter-final against Scotland after suffering a head injury during Saturday's 47-7 win over Australia.
Live updates as Scotland face Wales in the opening Pool B match at the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.
Few stories will embody the spirit of Women's Rugby World Cup more than Scotland international Emma Wassell’s extraordinary comeback.
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.
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